There are not many holes in the current construction of the Los Angeles roster.
Many starting pitchers are expected to return, and combined with a lineup scoring run with a very high clip, we expect Andrew Friedman to work on the fringe rather than aiming to trade for a major name.
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With the bullpen relying heavily on left-handed, it makes sense for Friedman and the front office to source right-handed reliefers.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today dials in the same way as the constant fluctuations in the MLB trade market. He recently published a work aimed at understanding what is coming this month. With rumors of trade similar to a massive tornado in rural Oklahoma, Night Engale has specifically mentioned the along with his highly familiar trading partner.
“The are always looking for help from the bullpen and want another slow rescuer like Rays Closer Fairbanks.”
The Fairbanks will be a massive addition to this bullpen. The 31-year-old will have a club option of just $7 million next year. Given the potency he throws, this could be a multi-year bargain worth investing in.
The Fairbanks are 3-2 in the season, with 2.53 ERA and 15 saves. Walks have become a bit of a problem this year, but the deeper analytical collapse favorably portrays Fairbanks as someone who can be an eighth or nine inning option given the opportunity.
That year, Fairbanks ranked in the 100th percentile in baseball overall by barrel percentage. Batters narrow down the Fairbanks pitch by 1.1%. The two-pitch relief ball is largely dependent on heaters and sliders, with his four-seam fastball averaged 97.2 miles. Fairbanks is also ranked in the 89th percentile of Zera in a reasonable manner.
Without a doubt, it’s important to add this caliber arm to a virtual healthy bullpen featuring Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, Blake Trainen, Alex Vescia, Brusdal Gratel and more.
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