Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Josh Fields notched his first save of the season on Monday since regular closer Kenley Jansen had been used on Sunday. Jansen has been off to a rough start, blowing two saves and losing a game while dealing with diminished velocity on his signature pitch, the cut fastball. Fields got two saves last year and has struck out 14 batters in 11 innings while walking three. He'll likely be the setup man for Jansen moving forward and could vulture some saves in cases like this. He's worth owning in leagues that count holds and should be an immediate must-add if Jansen goes down for any reason.
Zach Neal Called Up, Josh Fields Put On Paternity Leave
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Zach Neal was called up on Tuesday, adding depth to a taxed bullpen that had played 15 innings into Tuesday morning in Arizona. Reliever Josh Fields is being placed on paternity leave. Neal played with Oakland last season and wasn't very good. In 14 2/3 innings, he gave up more hits (13) than strikeouts (10) but holds a career 1.157 WHIP. With few options left after Monday night's marathon, the Dodgers will be looking for some innings from their starter, Clayton Kershaw. Neal is not on the 40-man roster, however, so the Dodgers will need to make a corresponding move.
