February 24, 2025
The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent left-hander
Andrew Chafin to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Chafin began last year with the Tigers but also spent time with the Texas Rangers. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw reliever had a combined 4-3 record, 3.51 ERA (3.54 FIP), a 1.47 WHIP, one save, a career-high 70 strikeouts and 31 walks in 56 1/3 innings out of the bullpen. He was better with Detroit, sporting a 3.16 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 50 strikeouts and 16 walks in 37 relief innings. If Chafin makes the big-league bullpen, he'll provide additional left-handed relief depth alongside
Tyler Holton and
Sean Guenther. The best thing Chafin has boing for him is experience, having pitched in 11 major-league seasons while compiling 20 saves, a 3.42 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 25.9% strikeout rate in 508 1/3 total innings.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Tigers PR
December 27, 2024
Free-agent relief pitcher
Andrew Chafin is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Yankees. The 34-year-old became a free agent this winter after the Texas Rangers declined his $6.5 million option for the 2025 campaign. Last season, Chafin posted a 3.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 70/31 K/BB ratio across 62 appearances with the Detroit Tigers and Rangers. The veteran southpaw has been a capable and trustworthy option for years now. The Yankees desperately need a reliable left-handed reliever, so the addition of Chafin would make sense for this roster. This bullpen already features
Devin Williams,
Luke Weaver, and
Mark Leiter Jr., so Chafin's chances of getting regular saves is unlikely in the Bronx. That being said, Chafin wouldn't have ideal fantasy value there, but is a good fit for the team.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jon Heyman
November 5, 2024
The Texas Rangers have declined their 2025 club option on left-handed pitcher
Andrew Chafin. The 34-year-old opened the 2024 campaign in Detroit but was eventually shipped to Texas before the trade deadline. Across 56 1/3 innings of work, Chafin held a 3.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 31:70 BB:K ratio. The southpaw generated whiffs at an elite 34.5% mark, which was evident in his excellent 28.5% K rate. However, he struggled to control his pitches as he carried a hefty 12.6% walk rate. Given his ability to generate swings and misses, fantasy managers should expect Chafin to have a high-leverage role in 2025. He could eventually become a target in leagues that score holds if he is pitching on a competing club.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers
July 30, 2024
The Texas Rangers are finalizing a deal on Tuesday to acquire left-handed reliever
Andrew Chafin from the Detroit Tigers, according to sources. It's unknown what the Rangers are sending Detroit's way in exchange for Chafin. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw has had a strong year for the Tigers in relief, going 3-2 with a 3.16 ERA (2.53 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP, one save, 50 strikeouts, eight holds and 16 walks in 37 innings out of the bullpen in 41 appearances. In his new home in Texas, he'll most likely operate as a late-inning setup man in front of current closer
Kirby Yates for the defending World Series champions. Chafin could have some more opportunities to pick up holds in his new digs, but the trade won't drastically affect his fantasy value in leagues that count holds.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
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