Kevin Ginkel

Kevin Ginkel recorded the save on Sunday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel recorded three strikeouts for his third save on the season.

Kevin Ginkel recorded the final out for the save on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Brandyn Garcia opened the inning, but allowed a single before another runner reached base on an error. Ginkel was called upon to record the final out.

Kevin Ginkel threw a clean inning with two strikeouts in a save on Sunday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel recorded his first save of the season. Brandyn Garcia was unavailable after pitching the previous two days. He still seems the likely favorite to be the closer for Arizona.

Arizona's bullpen heading into Opening Day consists entirely of right-handed pitchers, and Ginkel and Juan Morillo have been tasked with handling tough left-handed hitters. Ginkel's career splits are nearly identical against both sides (.312 OBP vs. righties, .311 vs. lefties), though in 2025 he was more effective against lefties, posting a 90 OPS+ against them compared to 137 OPS+ when facing right-handed hitters.

Fantasy Impact

The role could see him deployed in high-leverage seventh- or eighth-inning situations, which may limit his save opportunities. Arizona has no set closer, with Ginkel expected to share ninth-inning duties in a committee alongside Paul Sewald and Ryan Thompson.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that he’s not locked into a particular closer to open the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

Kevin Ginkel, Paul Sewald and Ryan Thompson are all potential candidates to see save opportunities for Arizona. This will be a situation to monitor over the next month.