Lucas Sims Picks Up Sixth Save On Sunday
Lucas Sims threw a scoreless ninth to preserve an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Sims struck out two and worked around two hits to pick up the save. He made things interesting as the Cardinals were able to get runners on first and third with no outs but Sims then managed to rattle off three straight outs to pick up his sixth save of the season. Overall, the right-hander has a 3-1 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts over 23 innings of work. He continues to strengthen his grip on the ninth-inning role in Cincy while Tejay Antone works mostly as the team's setup man.
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Cincinnati Reds right-hander Source: MLB.com
Lucas Sims Signs With Nationals
Lucas Sims officially signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Nationals placed right-hander Mason Thompson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to open up room on the 40-man roster. Sims, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2012, is a bit behind the other pitchers in camp but is confident he'll be ready for Opening Day in late March. While Jorge Lopez is considered the favorite for saves in 2025, the Nationals could go with a closer committee, potentially giving Sims a chance to factor into the late innings with his new team. The 30-year-old has a career 26.9% strikeout rate, 4.50 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, 12 saves and a 12.1% walk rate in 306 career major-league innings. Washington is hoping to return Sims to his earlier form, but he's going to need to limit the free passes to secure a trusted high-leverage spot at the back of the bullpen. UPDATE: Sims' one-year deal is worth $3 million.
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Free-agent right-hander Source: MASN Sports - Mark Zuckerman
Lucas Sims Nearing Agreement With Nationals
Lucas Sims is nearing an agreement with the Washington Nationals, sources told Mass Live's Chris Cotillo. Sims opened last year with the Cincinnati Reds and finished the year in Boston, going a combined 1-6 with a 4.38 ERA (5.23 FIP), 1.44 WHIP, one save, 49 strikeouts and 30 walks in 49 1/3 relief innings over 58 appearances out of the bullpen. The 30-year-old veteran would give the Nationals another option for high-leverage innings out of the bullpen, and he could even be in the mix for saves with Jorge Lopez, Derek Law and Jose Ferrer. Still, Sims wouldn't have much fantasy appeal outside of deeper NL-only leagues. In his eight years in the majors after being drafted by the Atlanta Braves 21st overall in 2012, Sims has a 4.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 12 saves and a 353:159 K:BB in 306 innings pitched.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Former Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Red Sox Still Deciding If Lucas Sims Can Return This Year
Lucas Sims (lat), who has been inconsistent since joining the Red Sox last month, was shut down on Aug. 27 with a right-lat strain. Manager Alex Cora said the team will have a better idea if the righty will return this year in around 10 days. "He's moving, he's working out and all that stuff," said Cora. "Obviously it bothers him when he reaches out. Hopefully [we'll] re-evaluate in 10 days and see where we're at." The 30-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Since the Red Sox acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds at the trade deadline, he has allowed nine runs while walking seven and striking out seven in 10 innings of work. In 54 relief outings in 2024, Sims is 1-6 with a bloated 4.57 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP, one save and a 47:27 K:BB in 45 1/3 innings. Sims hasn't ben on the fantasy radar at all.
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Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Source: MLB.com
Lucas Sims Traded To Boston
Lucas Sims is being traded to the Boston Red Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Sims has logged 35 ⅓ innings of relief in Cincinnati this season with a 3.57 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 20:40 BB:K ratio with one save. The right-hander has typically operated in a set-up role, pitching in the eighth inning. Under the hood, he holds a 26.0% K rate and 34.4% hard-hit rate, which are both above average among qualified pitchers. Current Boston closer Kenley Jansen, has struggled across his last five appearances with a 9.00 ERA and 2.17 WHIP, which could open the door for Sims to earn an occasional save opportunity.
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Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Source: Jeff PAs
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