PT TOMORROW: AL West—Who's closing in SEA?
Jun 30 2015
Following a horrendous 8.18/5.69 ERA/xERA and 1.82 WHIP in May, Fernando Rodney (RHP, SEA) effecitvely lost his closer role to Carson Smith (RHP, SEA) on June 6, when the SEA rookie picked up the first of his five saves. But now after a 2.79 ERA in June, Rodney was inserted into the ninth inning vs. LAA and converted his first save opportunity in almost a month, with Smith used in an eighth inning setup role. And afterward, Mgr Lloyd McLendon was quoted as saying, "My hope," McClendon said, "is Rodney becomes that lock-down ninth-inning guy again. I think we’re a better club if he’s in the ninth, Carson is in the eighth and (Mark) Lowe and (Charlie) Furbush in the seventh. It closes the gap tremendously. That’s my...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Chase Meidroth is about to return to a crowded Sox infield, a look at the Minnesota pen, and more from around the division.
Aug 15 2025 3:10am
Aug 15 2025 3:10am
Fermin seizes starting C role in SD; almost Lawlar time in ARI; youngsters getting a look in COL; bullpen reinforcements coming in LA; RF opportunity for Gilbert in SF
Aug 14 2025 3:05am
Aug 14 2025 3:05am
Paul Goldschmidt's struggles against righties and Austin Wells' offensive struggles have led to an uptick in Ben Rice's playing time. Plus, France is emerging in Toronto, and more.
Aug 13 2025 3:10am
Aug 13 2025 3:10am
With the return of Jake Burger and Evan Carter soon, the Rangers have a major platoon situation brewing.
Aug 12 2025 3:08am
Aug 12 2025 3:08am
Graham Pauley and the plucky Marlins try to keep riding the wave in Miami. Plus: Cacalli in WAS; Profar in ATL; Walker in PHI; SPs at NYM; more.
Aug 11 2025 3:08am
Aug 11 2025 3:08am
