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ANALYSIS: The Colorado Rockies have played the fun game of "Closer Carousel" for most of this season, seemingly using anyone who can muster up the strength to pitch in the 9th inning. John Axford had the job, lost it, and essentially won it back again by default earlier this month. He's...uh....not been the greatest. His 5.68 ERA with one save, one win, and two holds in the month of August are not inspiring.
To put grease on the fire, Axford has 5.31 BB/9 and an elevated BABIP. The 4.10 FIP is slightly down and his 9.30 K/9 is merely fine.
And yet the bottom line is this - most leagues count saves and Axford has the gig. In deeper leagues, Axford is as close to an immediate add as it gets. He did not get traded out of Colorado so unless come September 1st the Rockies decide to try someone else, Axford will keep the job for the rest of the season.
With about a month to go in the season a safe bettor would be to count on Axford getting 5-10 saves the rest of the way. It's not much but it could tip the scales in a H2H weekly matchup.
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