Fantasy Baseball 2019: Relievers That Need to be Owned More

Here are the relief pitchers that need to be owned in more fantasy baseball leagues if you are looking for the next closer up in your search for saves.

Relief pitchers are getting more work now compared to previous seasons. Managers are pulling their starters earlier and turning to the bullpen to finish the game. This gives relievers more opportunities for holds, saves and even wins, which helps their fantasy baseball value.

League scoring affects how valuable relief pitchers are. They can contribute to the main pitching stats. Saves, wins (to an extent), ratios and strikeouts. If you play with holds, more relievers have value. Using K/9 gives a boost to those high-strikeout middle relievers.

Regardless of which stats you use, there are plenty of available of relief pitchers that can help in one way or another. Here are those relief pitchers to add.

Luke Jackson, ATL

Since Arodys Vizcaino landed on the IL, Jackson took control of the closer position. Since his first save on April 28, he has a 3.55 ERA, six saves, two blown saves and a 19:2 K:BB ratio in 12.2 innings.

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The Braves have one of the best offenses, leading to plenty of save chances. Though, his four earned runs in two of his last three appearances may scale back his usage. Sean Newcomb is rising on the bullpen depth chart.

Hector Neris, PHI

The Phillies bullpen injuries have led to Gabe Kapler using a committee in the ninth inning. Neris has converted all eight of his chances. In May, Neris has a 1.08 ERA, nine strikeouts, four walks and four saves in 8.1 innings.

Neris may not consistent work like the rest of the relievers on the list. Though, his skills have shown that when he comes in for the save, he’s lights out.

Zack Britton, NYY

I could list all of the Yankees relievers in this post. But, I chose Britton because when Aroldis Chapman is unavailable, Britton is getting the save chance. Since May 6, Britton has a 0.00 ERA, 9:1 K:BB ratio, one save and five holds.

His usage might dwindle if/when Dellin Betances returns but there is no timetable for what that date is. Britton pitching about every three days, giving him chances for holds and strikeouts.

Ryan Pressly, HOU

Pressly is in the same situation as Britton. The Astros have a solid closer in Roberto Osuna but if he’s unavailable, Pressly comes in for the save.

As the clear set-up man, Pressly is getting a lot of work. When he does come into the game, Pressly dominates his opponents. He has a 0.00 ERA, 0.429 WHIP, 22 strikeouts and zero walks in 21.0 innings.

If you need help with ratios and strikeouts, Pressly is your main target.

Amir Garrett, CIN

With Raisel Iglesias complaining about his usage, Garrett hasn’t pitched in the ninth inning since his first appearance. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t have value. Garrett hasn’t allowed a run since May 3. In that span, he has a 0.00 ERA, 15 strikeouts, four walks, four hits and four holds in 7.0 innings.

While the Reds offense has been up-and-down this season, Garrett is still productive. He even has three wins on the season. Garrett can strike out enough batters and manage his ratios to help you.

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Relief pitchers can help you with more than just saves. Depending on your roster settings, you may not want to waste a roster spot on a non-closer but finding a reliever on the waiver wire that will get you 25 saves is pretty difficult. At least you can get help in other categories with a middle reliever.

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