Fantasy Baseball 2019: 5 Relievers to Add for Potential Saves

Here are five relievers that have been getting save opportunities to add to your fantasy baseball team.

Finding reliable relief pitchers has been difficult this season. With the ball flying out of the park more and owners using a committee approach, there aren’t many 35-plus saves relievers available to fantasy baseball owners.

If you’re looking to improve saves, I’d stock up on four or five relievers instead of relying on just three arms. You’ll get more chances because you don’t know when your relievers will get work. If you play in a holds league, this is a better strategy because relievers are getting more use than ever.

Even if they pitch in a non-save situation, they can still provide your team with strikeouts and low ratios. Here are the five relief pitchers you should add for save speculation and help in the other pitching categories.

Shawn Kelley, TEX

Since May 3, Kelley has a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 ERA, six strikeouts, three walks and five saves (one blown). He had one bad outing where he allowed two runs to earn a blown save and a loss. He’s been reliable since that outing.

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Jose Leclerc hasn’t sniffed a save chance since his blown save on April 30. Even with job security, Kelley is owned in just 13.4 percent of ESPN leagues. He’s one of the few closers without competition still available on the waiver wire.

Shawn Armstrong, BAL

No this whole list won’t be pitchers named Shawn, though that would be a cool idea. Armstrong had a poor April, posting a 14.73 ERA after four appearances with Seattle. He’s managed to lower that to a respectable 5.52 on the season since traded to Baltimore.

Over the last 10 games, Armstrong has one save in two chances and three holds with a 2.79 ERA, 10 strikeouts and five walks. Though, he hasn’t been used since May 27. The Orioles aren’t the best team, so save chances may be few and far between.

John Gant, STL

the hard-throwing Jordan Hicks may still be listed atop the Cardinals closer depth chart, but his leash may be a bit shorter. He’s allowed six runs in his last six appearances, 5.2 innings.

Over his last 5.0 innings, Gant has a 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, seven strikeouts, one win, one save and three holds. He earned a save in the last Cardinals game while Hicks got the hold.

If Hicks continues to struggle, especially on Sundays, Gant may be used more in the ninth inning.

Luke Jackson, ATL

Jackson has had some bad outings of his own, allowing five runs in his last six appearances. He has two saves in four chances in those games.

The big thing that Jackson provides is strikeouts. He has 14 strikeouts and one walk in his last 7.1 innings, including striking out all five batters he faced on Saturday.

As long as he can control his hits allowed, Jackson is the Braves closer. If he continues to blow saves, then Sean Newcomb may see the ninth inning more.

Scott Oberg, COL

Oberg has recorded two saves in his last three appearances. Over his last four games, 3.1 innings, he’s allowed one hit, one walk and six strikeouts.

The Rockies haven’t been hitting well on the road, but they are on an eight-game winning streak and 9-1 in their last 10. The only thing to look for is Wade Davis‘ return. He completed a bullpen session last week.

Though, it was his first since he last pitched May 14. The veteran will likely need another session or two before the team decides whether a rehab assignment is necessary. Hold onto Oberg until a change to the bullpen is made.

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These five relievers aren’t the most consistent names. They give up a couple of runs here and there but provide you with saves and holds (if you use them). Adding low ratios and strikeouts will also benefit your fantasy baseball team.

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