Reliever Roulette: Who Will Secure the Saves in 2025?
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:31 pm
The landscape of relief pitching in fantasy baseball is evolving, and it’s time we dive into the implications of this shift. With many teams moving away from traditional closers and opting for bullpen committees, how do you think this will impact our draft strategies for the upcoming season?
Mason Miller and Edwin Díaz are currently leading the pack in projected saves, but with the rise of fireman roles and multi-inning relievers, can we really rely on saves as a stable category? Are we better off targeting pitchers with elite strikeout rates and WHIP instead?
Let’s talk about the volatility of the relief pitcher position. Players like David Bednar and Tanner Scott are in precarious situations, and their job security is questionable. How do you approach drafting these types of pitchers? Are you willing to take a risk on them, or do you prefer to play it safe with more established options?
And what about the emerging talents like Orion Kerkering and Justin Martinez? Do you see them breaking into the top tier of closers this season?
Bold prediction time: which reliever do you think will surprise everyone and finish as a top-10 closer this year?
Let’s hear your thoughts, strategies, and any insights you have on navigating the ever-changing world of fantasy relief pitching!
Mason Miller and Edwin Díaz are currently leading the pack in projected saves, but with the rise of fireman roles and multi-inning relievers, can we really rely on saves as a stable category? Are we better off targeting pitchers with elite strikeout rates and WHIP instead?
Let’s talk about the volatility of the relief pitcher position. Players like David Bednar and Tanner Scott are in precarious situations, and their job security is questionable. How do you approach drafting these types of pitchers? Are you willing to take a risk on them, or do you prefer to play it safe with more established options?
And what about the emerging talents like Orion Kerkering and Justin Martinez? Do you see them breaking into the top tier of closers this season?
Bold prediction time: which reliever do you think will surprise everyone and finish as a top-10 closer this year?
Let’s hear your thoughts, strategies, and any insights you have on navigating the ever-changing world of fantasy relief pitching!