Brusdar Graterol Grabs Save Thursday
1 year agoLos Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol recorded his fifth save of the season on Thursday, closing out the Colorado Rockies in a 2-1 victory. Graterol pitched a clean ninth, striking out one while not allowing a baserunner. The 24-year-old has been terrific this season in a high-leverage role, pitching to a 1.62 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 37 strikeouts over 50 IP. Evan Phillips is the clear closer in L.A., but if he falters or gets hurt Graterol should step into the ninth-inning role. For now, the latter will have to settle for a bunch of holds and the occasional save when Phillips needs a night off. Graterol should be rostered in deeper leagues and leagues where holds count.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com