Texas Rangers relief pitcher Cory Gearrin has been carving out a nice role with the Rangers since being acquired from the San Francisco Giants. Gearrin has been working in Rangers victories, with seven of his previous eight outings coming in games that the Rangers went on to win. Since coming to the Rangers, Gearrin has a 2.93 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings. If Gearrin continues producing good results then he could find himself closing games before the season ends. The Rangers may be motivated to let him close games as that would increase his trade value ahead of his walk year in 2019. In deeper leagues Gearrin makes for a good speculative add if you are looking for saves.
Cory Gearrin And Tony Watson Will Handle Eighth Inning For Giants
With San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (elbow) on the 10-day disabled list and Hunter Strickland promoted to closer, relievers Cory Gearrin and Tony Watson will operate as the clubs setup guys. Watson has closer experience and could see some save opportunities if Strickland struggles. Both Watson and Gearrin will offer holds, but aside from that wont offer much value at this point in time. Watson is the better stash for fantasy owners, but Strickland should now be owned in all leagues after he was announced the interim closer in Melancon's absence. Strickland picked up the save against the Dodgers on Opening night.
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Cory Gearrin avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract. The financial details are not yet known. Gearrin was eligible for arbitration for the second time this winter.
