3 years agoThe Detroit Tigers placed reliever
Will Vest on the paternity list on Thursday. Vest is currently with his wife. The couple has welcomed a son named Bennett. The 27-year-old has been one of the Tigers' top relievers this season. Across 30 appearances, he's pitched to a 3.41 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. He's maintained a 26.6% strikeout rate to go along with a 3.4 K/BB ratio. With the Tigers sitting at 38-56, there's a good chance that a few relievers are sold by the team prior to the trade deadline. Vest would need both
Gregory Soto and
Michael Fulmer to be traded in order for him to have a chance at a ninth inning role.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: Tigers PR
3 years agoThe Detroit Tigers activated relief pitcher
Will Vest from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. The move was made after the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, so Vest will be available for Game 2 of the set. Fellow relief pitcher
Drew Carlton was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Vest. Vest has been fantastic out of the pen for the Tigers this year. Over 17 innings, he's pitched to a 2.12 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP to go along with a 5.5 K/BB ratio. He's someone worth watching as a potential saves source for the team should
Gregory Soto's struggles continue.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: Jason Beck
3 years agoDetroit Tigers pitcher
Will Vest (illness) rejoined the team on Thursday after clearing the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He will ramp up his activity and pitch in a rehab game before returning to Detroit's bullpen. The 26-year-old is 1-for-1 in save opportunities while posting a 2.12 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and a 22:4 K:BB across 17 innings in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to roster Vest in deep-league formats, as he could see some save chances if Detroit's primary closer,
Gregory Soto, falters.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Jason Beck of MLB.com
3 years agoDetroit Tigers pitcher
Will Vest struck out two over 2/3 of a scoreless inning to earn the save during Friday's 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Gregory Soto entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 27-year-old plunked back-to-back batters, struck out one-hitter, and a walk that put the tying run on second base. Manager A.J. Hinch pulled Soto from the game for Vest, who struck out both batters he faced to earn his first career save. Vest has been efficient this season, posting 1.17 ERA, 0.46 WHIP, and a 20:3 K: BB across 15 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers should look to add Vest in all league formats as the right-hander could be Detroit's primary closer moving forward if Soto continues to struggle.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Jason Beck of MLB.com
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