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Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Update: Brewer's Craig Yoho Emerges as a New Closer Option
The latest insights into MLB bullpens including Craig Yoho's rise with the Brewers and the return of David Bednar for the Pirates.
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Key Insights
The latest bullpen updates indicate that the Brewers’ Craig Yoho is emerging as a closer option after his impressive performances in the minors. Despite a rocky debut, his changeup has garnered attention, drawing comparisons to previous closer Devin Williams. In contrast, David Bednar is making his comeback for the Pirates and could reclaim his role despite recent challenges.
Bullpen Situations to Watch
- Brewers: Craig Yoho could take over the closer role from Trevor Megill, who has been solid but faced competition from Abner Uribe.
- Pirates: Bednar is looking to establish himself again despite Dennis Santana performing well in his absence.
Other Key Bullpens and Emerging Pitchers
- Marlins: Jesus Tinoco and Calvin Faucher are struggling to secure a defined closer role.
- Guardians: Emmanuel Clase continues to battle his own inconsistency while Cade Smith has begun to emerge as an alternative.
- Tigers: Watch Tommy Kahnle and Will Vest, who recently swapped saves.
- Giants: Camilo Doval is proving to be a backup plan while Ryan Walker retains the primary closer role for now.
In all these situations, closely monitoring performance and managerial decisions is crucial for fantasy implications.
