Justin Topa

Justin Topa will open the season on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Topa is dealing with tendinitis in the knee sustained when he jammed his foot while backing up home plate. The reliever was part of the trade this offseason that sent Jorge Polanco to Seattle. He should hold a role in the middle innings out of the bullpen for the Twins when he is healthy.

The Seattle Mariners are trading Justin Topa as part of a package to the Minnesota Twins that is sending Jorge Polanco to Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Topa posted a strong 2.61 ERA across 69 innings out of the Mariners' bullpen last season with three saves. He should hold a role with the middle innings out of the Twins' bullpen with potential to see some high leverage appearances as well.

Justin Topa signed a one-year deal worth $1.25 million with the Mariners to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Topa posted a 2.61 ERA across 69 innings out of the bullpen for Seattle. He should remain in a similar role in the middle innings.

Justin Topa earned his second career save on Saturday against the Blue Jays, allowing one run one three hits across one inning with one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

Topa drew the save opportunity with Andres Munoz pitching in the eighth inning and Paul Sewald unavailable. He will continue to mostly pitch in the middle innings out of the Mariners bullpen.

Justin Topa earned the save on Sunday against the Astros, working around a hit to toss a scoreless inning with one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

Topa earned the nod in the ninth inning to protect a 3-1 Mariners lead with Paul Sewald unavailable. He allowed a leadoff single to Yordan Alvarez that was quickly wiped away with Jose Abreu grounding into a double play. He then struck out Kyle Tucker to end the game. Topa has posted a 1.29 ERA this season earning a bigger role in higher leverage situations in the Mariners bullpen.