PT TOMORROW: AL West—Bullpen issues in TEX and OAK
May 16 2017
Apart from some short-lived shoulder soreness, Matt Bush's (RHP, TEX) ascent to the closer role has gone off without a hitch, as punctuated by 10 consecutive scoreless appearances, a 151 BPV and four successful save opportunities. But the remainder of what not long ago projected to be a plus pen is mostly in tatters. Following a DL time-out (hand contusion) and 2 IP minor league rehab, ex-closer Sam Dyson (RHP, TEX) is no closer to recovering anything close to his former skills. While he still generates the big GB%, Dyson has whiffed just one batter in his last nine appearances while generating a paltry 3% SwK for the season. His velocity is down, and he's issued seven BBs along with four HR over 13 IP. A 10.66 ERA has...
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