Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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20.
Drew Pomeranz
Pomeranz likely would have, at the very least, factored into the closer's mix for San Diego prior to the Mark Melancon and Keone Kela signings. After finally switching into a full-time reliever role last year, Pomeranz shined, with a 1.45 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and a 39.7% strikeout rate. Although he may still be in line for save opportunities, the presence of Melancon, Kela, and Emilio Pagan muddy the waters. That's especially true given that Pomeranz is currently the only healthy and reliable left-hander in the bullpen. Pomeranz is worth a late selection until and unless Jayce Tingler declares that he's not an option for the ninth inning.
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34.
Mark Melancon
Melancon had another fine year as the Braves' closer, and now joins the back end of the Padres bullpen. It's unclear if he'll serve as the closer, a Drew Pomeranz and Emilio Pagan also may have a claim to the role. Melancon is entering his age-36 season and his strikeout rate is mediocre at best. Although he is still performing well, his lack of pure stuff suggests that the wheels could come off at any moment. That said, he'll have plenty of value if he can earn the ninth-inning role, so monitor the reports out of spring, and draft him late until and unless he's officially ruled out for the role.
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61.
Emilio Pagan
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95.
Adrian Morejon
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98.
Keone Kela
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127.
Austin Adams
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128.
Pierce Johnson
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139.
Matt Strahm
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157.
Craig Stammen
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203.
Tim Hill
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267.
Jose Castillo
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279.
Dan Altavilla
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319.
Taylor Williams
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340.
Michel Baez
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389.
Nick Ramirez
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411.
Nabil Crismatt
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535.
Ryan Weathers
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