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Lucas Sims 2022 Player Outlook: Risky Pick Due To Reds Offseason Moves And Injuries
3 years agoCincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (back) is expected to start the 2022 season on the injured list due to back spasms and an illness that prevented him from ramping up his activity during Spring Training. He had a career year in 2021. The right-hander threw 47 innings for the Reds, registering 76 strikeouts, 18 walks, a 4.40 ERA, and a 3.00 FIP. The FIP was a career-high for Sims, as were the seven saves and nine holds he registered. He's one of a handful of impact veterans remaining in Cincinnati following several offseason departures – notably Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, Sonny Gray, Tucker Barnhart, Wade Miley, and Amir Garrett – Sims' fantasy value has undoubtedly taken a hit this offseason. That's mainly to do with all the roster subtraction in Cincinnati. The Reds like to rotate save opportunities among all their relief pitchers as four different Cincinnati relievers registered at least seven saves last season. Art Warren is the favorite to handle closing duties with Hunter Strickland and Luis Cessa in the mix while Sims is sidelined. Sims currently has an ADP of 213, though that may be too high considering his injuries and the Reds' lengthy list of offseason departures.
