Bryan Abreu Fantasy Stats

Houston Astros interim closer Bryan Abreu picked up his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. Abreu came in to pitch the top of the eighth inning up by two with two outs and a runner on second. He allowed a walk and an RBI single, then got the third out on a pop-out. He stayed on to pitch the top of the ninth inning. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first two outs on a strikeout and a fly-out, allowed another single, and ended the game with a strikeout. The 28-year-old has struggled at times since filling in for Josh Hader (shoulder) as the team's closer, converting six of seven save opportunities but with a 5.84 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP. Overall, Abreu has still been an effective fantasy reliever, earning 25 holds to go with a 2.37 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, and a 13.57 K/9 rate in 68 1/3 innings of work.

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu turned in a rare poor performance in a 4-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Abreu fell to 3-4 on the season after surrendering three earned runs on four hits and two walks (two strikeouts) in two-thirds of an inning. The Astros called on Abreu to pitch the ninth in a 1-1 game, but the right-hander wasn't up to the task. After striking out Jo Adell to lead off the inning, Abreu yielded four straight singles and later walked in a run. It was a surprising blowup by Abreu, whose ERA jumped from 1.47 to a still-excellent 1.89 in the span of one game. Even though Saturday didn't go well, Abreu should remain the Astros' primary choice for saves with injured closer Josh Hader (shoulder) unlikely to return during the regular season.

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu collected his fourth save of the year in a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Abreu threw a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning, struck out two, and racked up 11 strikes on 12 pitches. The right-hander hasn't allowed a run in August over a dozen appearances and 13 innings, and he has given up just five hits while totaling 17 strikeouts against three walks. With star closer Josh Hader (shoulder) out of commission because of a shoulder injury, Abreu has gotten all but one of the Astros' five saves in August. Hader is likely done for the regular season, meaning Abreu should continue to serve as the Astros' top choice for saves. Between his superb work as a setup man and a closer this year, Abreu has been one of the game's elite relievers. He has recorded a spectacular 1.47 ERA with a .98 WHIP, 93:25 K:BB, and 25 holds in 61 1/3 innings.

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu closed out the Boston Red Sox to log his first save of the year in a 4-1 win on Wednesday. With closer Josh Hader now on the 15-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, the Astros called on Abreu to pitch the ninth. While Abreu did allow back-to-back singles to start the inning, he retired three in a row and punched out the last two hitters he faced in a scoreless frame. Manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that he won't name a full-time closer in Hader's absence (which may be lengthy), but Abreu has excelled this season and should continue to receive save opportunities. The 28-year-old right-hander has pitched to a 1.64 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP, 81:25 K:BB, and 25 holds in 55 innings.

The Houston Astros have placed relief pitcher Bryan Abreu on the paternity list. As a result, AJ Blubaugh will take his spot on the roster. Through the early part of the campaign, Abreu has been deployed in his typical setup role in front of the ninth-inning option, Josh Hader. Across 13 innings of work, Abreu has held a strong 2.08 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP. Abreu has tallied nine holds and struck out 18 batters. Under the hood, he generated an elite 2.9 percent barrel rate while generating whiffs at a strong 34.0 percent rate. While he is sidelined for the time being, Taylor Scott, Bryan King, or Kaleb Ort should see time in the eighth inning. When he is cleared to return, Abreu will remain a top option in leagues that reward holds, given his high strikeout potential.

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader and right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu are both unavailable on Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Joe Espada. Hader pitched three of the first four games of the season against the New York Yankees over the weekend, and Abreu threw on Saturday and Sunday during the team's four-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees. If a save situation arises for the Astros on Monday versus the Blue Jays, it will likely be Ryan Pressly who gets the save chance. Hader, a five-time All-Star, has been busy in the early going in his first year in Houston, but he doesn't have a save to show for it after the team got swept by the Yankees in the four-game series over the weekend. He's allowed an earned run on two hits while walking one and fanning seven in his first three innings of work.

Major League Baseball said on Monday that Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu's two-game suspension for throwing at Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday is upheld, but the suspension will be served in the first two games of the 2024 season. Abreu, who pitched an inning in the Game 6 loss on Sunday, will be available out of Houston's bullpen in Game 7 on Tuesday and would be available to pitch in the World Series if the Astros are able to take care of business at home in the winner-take-all. The 26-year-old right-hander is a shutdown relief weapon for Houston and has been all year. He's allowed two earned runs (both in the ALCS) in 7 1/3 postseason innings while striking out 13 and walking only two.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu's appeal of his two-game suspension for throwing at Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday is being heard on Monday. While he was appealing the suspension, the Astros used Abreu for an inning of relief in the 9-2 loss in Game 5 on Sunday. In that outing, Abreu allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out two. It's highly unlikely that the 26-year-old right-hander will be available for Game 7 on Monday. Abreu was lights-out all year for the Astros and had five saves, a 1.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 100 strikeouts in 72 innings out of the bullpen, so not having him available for a pivotal Game 7 on Monday is a big deal.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was given a two-game suspension Saturday for hitting Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia with a pitch during Game 5. Abreu can appeal the decision, and likely will, meaning he should be available for the rest of the ALCS. The 26-year-old was also fined an undisclosed amount for his actions.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was called upon to protect a one-run lead versus the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Normally, Ryan Pressly is the closer in Houston, but he received an off day here. In his absence, Abreu came in and retired all three batters he faced, including two strikeouts. The 26-year-old recorded his third save of the season with his scoreless outing here. He holds a 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and a 71/19 K/BB across 47 1/3 innings this season. He's worth rostering in leagues where holds matter, but doesn't usually get many save chances.