Hot relievers in August
Aug 30 2026
It is crunch time, and you already know the 2026 results to-date and remaining projections. There is a lot of variability in grabbing a guy who was hot in August, but these are relievers that will get leverage in September.
The first three are all lefties with an xERA in August under 2.00:
| L31 | Sv | Hd | IP | ERA | xERA | WHP | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sommers, Drew DET | 0 | 4 | 14.0 | 0.64 | 1.17 | 0.71 | 47% |
| Montgomery, Mason PIT | 4 | 0 | 11.1 | 0.00 | 1.31 | 0.62 | 51% |
| Miller, Erik BOS | 2 | 2 | 12.2 | 0.00 | 1.72 | 0.87 | 41% |
Detroit Tigers lefty Drew Sommers (LHP, DET) has been nothing short of spectacular with four holds, a 0.64 actual ERA, 1.17 xERA, and 0.71 WHIP. Sommers has had a 47% K%, which is all likely to regress, but he has looked the part and could vulture a save or two while setting up from the left side.
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