Yusmeiro Petit Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 252 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/22/1984 (39)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- None
Yusmeiro Petit Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Yusmeiro Petit News
The San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league deal with reliever Yusmeiro Petit on Thursday. The right-hander will get a $1.5 million salary while in the majors if he's added to the 40-man roster and would have a chance to earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched. The 37-year-old spent the last four seasons with the Oakland Athletics and went 8-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 78 relief appearances in 2021. In 14 major league seasons with the Marlins, Diamondbacks, Giants, Nationals, Angels and A's, Petit has gone 50-44 with a 3.93 ERA. He should continue to be a avoided in all fantasy leagues.
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit pitched a clean seventh inning to earn his 15th hold of the season Saturday at the Rangers. Petit has been one of the most valuable relievers in the league this season as he's got seven wins to go with his 15 holds and his 44 appearances lead all pitchers as we enter the All-Star break. Petit should continue to see plenty of high-leverage work for manager Bob Melvin making him a solid fantasy option in leagues that value holds. He doesn't have much value in most leagues, however, as his 12.8 percent strikeout rate and lack of save opportunities make him an afterthought in traditional fantasy formats.
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit allowed three runs in one inning pitched in a loss to the Twins on Saturday. Petit had no control as he walked two and gave up two hits before giving way to Jake Diekman, who served up the game-winning homer to Miguel Sano. Petit had been pitching well for fantasy managers as his ERA is only up to 1.90 after this rough outing. He's got three wins as Petit tends to pitch high-leverage innings at the end of games, but his fantasy impact is limited with Diekman and Lou Trivino splitting closer duties. Petit isn't a big strikeout arm so he's a risky fantasy option in leagues that don't reward holds.