The Bullpen Tracker: AL
A weekly article looking for saves and holds across the league
Back with a look at the current situations in the AL bullpens!
Baltimore Orioles
Closer: Rico Garcia (Ryan Helsley expected back ~6/16)
Garcia continues dominating in the closer role. At this point, Baltimore may actually have a decision to make once Helsley returns.
Holds Targets: Anthony Núñez, Andrew Kittredge
Kittredge joins the list and should continue seeing leverage work given his long track record of success.
Boston Red Sox
Closer: Aroldis Chapman
Still one of the safest and best closers in baseball right now.
Holds Targets: Justin Slaten (Garrett Whitlock expected back ~6/9)
Whitlock’s IL stint opens the door for Slaten, who has quietly posted excellent strikeout numbers.