Gregory Soto Remains Detroit's Closer
3 years agoDetroit Tigers Gregory Soto remains the team's primary closer for now. According to manager A.J. Hinch, "Gregory Soto will pitch the ninth tomorrow with the lead." This season, the 27-year-old has struggled with his command, posting a 7.7 BB:9 and a 1.71 WHIP across 9 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old plunked back-to-back batters, struck out one-hitter, and a walk that put the tying run on second base in Friday's 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Will Vest replaced Soto and struck out two over 2/3 of a scoreless inning to earn the save on Friday. Soto remains the closer; for now, fantasy managers should add Vest in all league formats as Hinch could make the switch if the southpaw can't turn things around.
Source: Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press
Source: Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press