Cole Sands
SP,RP - Minnesota Twins
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Cole Sands recorded a clean inning for the save on Tuesday against the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact
Sands collected his third save of the season. He holds a 4.63 ERA across 70 innings in relief.
Cole Sands is serving as the opener for the Twins in Saturday's game against the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Sands figures to pitch the first inning or two. Minnesota recalled Travis Adams to work as the bulk reliever behind him.
Cole Sands struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's win over the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s performance, Sands now holds a 2.55 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 2 saves across 19 games this season. He has been a reliable weapon out of the bullpen for Minnesota this season.
Cole Sands allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
Fantasy Impact
With a perfect 0.00 ERA and a solid 0.50 WHIP through two appearances this season, Sands is establishing himself as a reliable option in the Twins' bullpen. His impressive strikeout rate of 9.0 K/9 and low BABIP suggest he can maintain this level of performance, making him a potential asset for fantasy teams looking for relief help.
Cole Sands delivered a flawless inning to notch a save in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact
He faced the minimum, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one. This performance underscores Sands's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, enhancing his fantasy value as a potential late-inning option. His season metrics, including a 3.23 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP, combined with a strong 10.2 K/9 rate, suggest he could be a sneaky pick for saves and holds moving forward, especially given his improving command and ability to minimize base runners. Sands's role may continue to expand if he maintains this level of efficiency.