Shawn Tolleson

Shawn Tolleson and the Tampa Bay Rays agree to a deal worth $1M.

Fantasy Impact

Tolleson was a stud in 2015 where he had 35 saves and a 2.99 ERA. In 2016 he wasn't nearly as good finishing the year with a 7.68 ERA and 11 saves. See how the bullpen situation plays out but it doesn't seem that Tolleson will have any relevance this season.

After nine straight scoreless appearances, the roof caved in on Shawn Tolleson Thursday night in the Rangers 10-1 loss to the Twins. Tolleson surrendered seven hits and five runs in just one inning of work bringing back bad memories as to why he lost his closer role earlier this year.

Fantasy Impact

Tolleson appeared to have righted the ship of late, but tonight's meltdown showed that he still has a ways to go. The Rangers pen is exhausted and beat up after several ineffective starts by the rotation.

Deposed closer Shawn Tolleson has quietly run his scoreless streak to nine straight appearances out of the pen for the Rangers. Tonight, in the 7-2 win over the Red Sox, Tolleson tossed 0.2 of an inning, allowing one hit.

Fantasy Impact

Tolleson's season has been a disappointment for sure, but he has been fairly effective of late. Despite giving up hits in five of his last nine appearances, he has not given up any runs. For a team that is short on bullpen depth, Tolleson's role as a set-up guy is critical.

Shawn Tolleson picked up his first victory of the season with a scoreless eighth inning of work in the Rangers 4-3 win over the Cardinals Saturday. Tolleson walked one and struck out one on the day.

Fantasy Impact

Tolleson has been relegated to a set up role after he lost the closer job - a job that Sam Dyson doesn't appear to want to relinquish any time soon. He is going to be needed as fellow relievers Keone Kela is still out and Matt Bush shouldn't be used extensively.

Shawn Tolleson has been granted a family emergency medical leave to be with his father who is battling lymphoma and colon cancer.

Fantasy Impact

Tolleson, who was removed from the closer role recently, can be away from the Rangers for up to seven days. Jurickson Profar was called up from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster, and also fill in while Roughned Odor serves his suspension.