Kevin Ginkel Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel has emerged as a good reliever to target in SV/HLD formats after recording his sixth hold of the season on Sunday. That's six holds now in 13 games for Ginkel, who sports a 3.27 ERA and a 26.1 percent strikeout rate over 11 innings of work. Ginkel is now tied for fifth on the holds leaderboard this season with Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter, and is only two holds away from tying for the major league lead. He should also get a handful of save opportunities for Arizona, and should be one of the top pitchers to target on the waiver-wire.

over a year ago

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel (illness) was one of the team's only relievers who didn't take to the mound on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks went 13 innings deep against the Colorado Rockies. Along the way, relievers Chris Devenski and Yoan Lopez both blew save opportunities. After the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that Ginkel was unavailable because he was sick. Ginkel appeared in three games during the team's opening series against the San Diego Padres. He pitched 2.1 innings and allowed two hits, one walk and no runs while striking out three. With Joakim Soria (calf) on the injured list, Ginkel could see himself getting some save opportunities, but it will likely be more of a committee situation with Devenski and Lopez also in the mix.

over a year ago

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Kevin Ginkel was earning saves as recently as a week ago, yet he was demoted to the clubs alternate site Friday when a roster spot was needed for left-hander Caleb Smith. Ginkel has compiled a 6.75 ERA in 19 appearances this season, striking out 18 batters in 16 innings despite a gaudy 13 walks in that span. Travis Bergen earned his first career save Thursday, with the D-backs closers gig now firmly up for grabs. Fantasy managers can move on from Ginkel, who holds little fantasy intrigue when not earning save opportunities.

over a year ago