Tony Watson Faces Hitters Friday
4 years agoSan Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tony Watson (shoulder) faced hitters in game conditions on Friday for the first time this year and topped out at 88 mph. Watson's command was a little erratic, but it's understandable given his long layoff. It's not exactly a vote of confident, though, with Opening Day less than a week away. But Watson is the most experienced member of the team's bullpen and should be the favorite for saves, with Tyler Rogers being a dark horse. The 35-year-old left-hander is a low-end closing option because he could be used based on the matchups late in games, but he does have 30 career saves despite not earning one since 2017 with the Pirates.
Source: The Athletic - Andrew Baggarly
Source: The Athletic - Andrew Baggarly