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Yuki Matsui faces a $13.5 million contract choice. His 1.83 ERA strengthens his case, but the Padres also have a control concern to consider. The post Padres’ Breakout Lefty Faces $13.5 Million Choice Before Key Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
The San Diego Padres will have Wandy Peralta back in their bullpen next season, as the veteran left-hander has opted into the final year of his contract worth roughly $4.5 million for 2027. The 35-year-old exercised his $4.45 million player option for 2027, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The decision keeps […] The post Padres relief pitcher Wandy Peralta opts into $4.5 million 2027 option appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cincinnati Reds just had their worst season in four years and came stone cold last in the National League Central Division. There is a lot to do, and a lot of holes to plug in both the line-up and the pitching stuff. It will not help them, then, that their roster just got worse. […] The post Reds to Lose Two Best Relievers From Already Bad Bullpen appeared first on HEAVY.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a division rival to strengthen their pitching staff, reportedly bringing in San Diego Padres bullpen coach Ben Fritz as their next pitching coach. Fritz will replace Brian Kaplan, who was not retained after two seasons. Arizona has agreed to hire the 45-year-old, although final details still need to be […] The post Diamondbacks lands news bullpen coach from Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If the New York Yankees want to make another postseason run, their bullpen must be addressed this offseason. This is where the San Diego Padres could come in. They hold one of the most dominant closers in the big leagues right now. Should New York make a splash? Yankees Could Acquire Padres’ Mason Miller Dayn […] The post Yankees Named Potential Landing Spot for MLB’s Most Dominant Closer appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees were named a potential landing spot for one of the Milwaukee Brewers‘ World Series pitchers. Acquiring a player fresh out of the Fall Classic — let alone a champion — would bring fresh eyes to New York. Let’s take a look at how this arm could help the bullpen. Yankees Named […] The post New York Yankees Trade Pitch Acquires MLB All-Star World Series Champ appeared first on HEAVY.
Bryan Abreu’s strikeouts offer Seattle a possible bullpen upgrade in free agency, but one concern deserves a closer look. The post Mariners Could Find Their Next Bullpen Weapon Across the Division appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees have several important decisions to make this offseason, but what they do with David Bednar is a major one. After bringing stability to the ninth inning, the closer has made a strong case for another season in the Bronx. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the 2025 trade deadline, Bednar had […] The post Potential Yankees-David Bednar reunion’s importance draws honest opinions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On to the 2026-27 offseason! The Seattle Mariners are keeping closer Andrés Muñoz for another season but moving on from starting pitcher Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles after declining their respective options, according to Bob Nightengale. Seattle exercised Muñoz’s $9 million option, ensuring one of the most reliable relievers in baseball remains in its […] The post Mariners pick up Andres Munoz contract, but declines 2 other options appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Phillies had the worst bullpen ERA of any team in the playoffs during 2026.Outside of closer Jhoan Duran, the Phillies had no consistent help after their reliable starting pitchers. That could soon change this offseason if president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, so desires.The Athletic’s Jim Bowden put together a list of the […] The post Phillies Named Best Fit for $20 Million Free-Agent Reliever appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Mets get to watch the Milwaukee Brewers on the verge of a World Series. Currently, the franchise with one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball must undergo another reconstruction. This time, they will implement a reload rather than a total overhaul of the roster. Although he lacks the star appeal […] The post Mets Urged to Sign Dominant All-Star Relief Pitcher to Stabilize Bullpen appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees had the best bullpen ERA in baseball in 2026. A large chunk of that was due to star closer David Bednar.Bednar converted 35 of 39 save opportunities this season with a 2.47 ERA. He was one of the best closers in baseball despite not making the All-Star Game, and will enter […] The post Yankees Urged to Make $23.15 Million Decision Ahead of MLB Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
The Dodgers didn’t have a number of relievers in the postseason. The back-to-back World Series champions were swept in the National League Championship Series by Brewers, missing key bullpen staples such as Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casparius, Jack Dreyer, and Will Klein. Winning Dodgers pitcher Will Klein celebrates with teammates Blake Treinen (49) and...
Adrian Morejon offers strikeouts and a strong recent record. Would a Red Sox bullpen investment leave room to fix the lineup? The post Red Sox Have a 107-K Bullpen Option With One Important Question appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees are holding their breath amid the recent medical diagnosis of Fernando Cruz. Cruz pitched the 6th inning Tuesday in the Yankees’ 9-7 loss to the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. He was later seen leaving the team’s clubhouse with trainer Tim Lentych. Cruz, who surrendered two runs … The post Standout Yankees pitcher feared to need Tommy John surgery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Brent Headrick lowered his ERA to 1.38, continuing to be a godsend for a bullpen that needed more trustworthy arms.
Los Angeles Dodgers relievers Edwin Díaz and Evan Phillips are making progress toward a return. Here's the latest update on the pair of bullpen arms.
Early predictions suggest Aroldis Chapman could be a target for an NL West contender as speculation builds ahead of the trade season.
The New York Yankees bullpen has been laboring. Fortunately, the solution to the ninth-inning problem might already be in the Bronx–and his name is Fernando Cruz. Fernando Cruz Should Close Games for New YorkYankees’ closer David Bednar hasn’t been the same pitcher this season. Although the right-hander has earned 11 saves, he also owns a 4.91 […] The post Yankees’ Dominant Reliever Is Pushing for Closer Role appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees could make a rather surprising move in the bullpen and the closer’s role.The Yankees’ backend of the bullpen has been an issue this season, even after the additions the team made last year to acquire David Bednar and Camilo Doval. With the backend struggling, MLB insider Mark Polishuk of MLBTradeRumors believes […] The post Yankees Urged to Make Surprise Brent Headrick Move Amid Bullpen Woes appeared first on HEAVY.
The Philadelphia Phillies have started to play better baseball as of late, and that could lead to the team being buyers ahead of the trade deadline.Philadelphia is chasing down the Atlanta Braves for the division lead, but the focus will be on a Wild Card spot. If the Phillies are going to make the playoffs, […] The post Insider Reveals Phillies Trade Deadline Plans Amid Resurgence appeared first on HEAVY.
Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday. Nightengale notes that the Padres are looking for more bullpen help ahead of the Aug. 3 … The post Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The San Diego Padres are reportedly eyeing two standout relievers on the trade market, including eight-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman.
The Kansas City Royals on Friday signed veteran relievers Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera to minor league contracts as the team deals with injuries and inconsistent pitching throughout May. The bullpen has been one of Kansas City’s biggest concerns. Royals relievers own a collective 4.51 ERA this season, placing them in the bottom third of […] The post Royals add pair of veteran relievers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
