1 month agoAccording to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
Trevor Megill (undisclosed) has been "pushed back" by a minor health issue in a recent throwing session. However, manager Pat Murphy said Megill is "fine." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Megill's status during spring training in case he continues to face delays in his progression schedule. With
Devin Williams now in the Bronx, Megill is slated to be the team's top closer. However, given this potential injury, he may carry some risk, especially if he continues to be limited during the spring. If Megill were to miss time,
Abner Uribe and
Joel Payamps would compete for the save opportunities. Last season, Megill tallied 21 saves across 46 1/3 innings. He posted a 2.72 ERA with a 1.01 WHIP. If Megill is healthy heading into Opening Day, he should provide a high floor for save totals during the 2025 season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Adam McCalvy
3 months agoAccording to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, both
Trevor Megill and
Abner Uribe have a viable path to operate as the closer during the 2025 season. With
Devin Williams being traded to the New York Yankees, the ninth-inning role in Milwaukee is currently vacated. When Williams missed time during the first half of last summer with a back injury, Megill and Uribe both saw ample opportunities. Megill converted 20 saves, while Uribe only tallied three. However, Uribe was given the first save opportunity of the season but struggled to hold the job. Megill generated a solid 2.83 xERA, while Uribe posted a high 4.78 xERA. In addition, southpaw
Aaron Ashby could also be a sleeper candidate for the role as he posted a stellar 1.37 ERA and 0.76 WHIP across his final 19 2/3 innings of relief last summer. For now, Megill should be viewed as the frontrunner and the name to target in early drafts.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 months agoMilwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever
Trevor Megill (back) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. Megill lost most of his fantasy appeal when regular closer
Devin Williams returned from a lengthy injured-list stint, but Megill should return to a high-leverage bullpen role once he's activated from the 15-day injured list. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf with a lower-back injury since late July but is nearing a return to the big-league bullpen. The former seventh-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2015 out of Loyola Marymount University currently leads the Brewers relief corps with the first 20 saves of his career, and he's also posted a career-best 2.41 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP and a strong 40:8 K:BB in 33 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. Megill will continue to be valuable in holds leagues when he's back in Milwaukee.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
8 months agoThe Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed reliever
Trevor Megill (back) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a lower-back injury, according to manager Pat Murphy. Megill will undergo an MRI exam. Megill will miss at least the next two weeks and possibly longer, depending on the results of his tests. The 30-year-old veteran reliever served as Milwaukee's closer during the first half of the 2024 season with
Devin Williams on the injured list, posting a career-best 2.41 ERA (2.73 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP, the first 20 saves of his career and a great 40:8 K:BB in 33 2/3 innings pitched. He was headed for a big drop in fantasy value with Williams returning to the fold after the All-Star break, and now his value has hit a new low in 2024 with his placement on the IL. With Megill out, Milwaukee will lean more on
Jared Koenig and
Nick Mears as late-inning setup men in front of Williams.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Bally Sports Wisconsin - Sophia Minnaert
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