Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been shut down for the rest of the regular season. Dyson began feeling pain in his right biceps again, so the team will take the cautious approach. He's scheduled to see doctor Dr. Neal elAttrache in two weeks, so Dyson shouldn't take the mound again in 2019. He hasn't pitched since September 3, and was ineffective when he did take the mound. This shouldn't make too much of an impact on the Twins bullpen.
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Dyson was placed on the injured list August 3, so he didn't miss too much time due to his biceps discomfort. Dyson has been horrible since joining the Twins, so it's unlikely that they throw him back in the ninth inning role again right away. He should get some save chances once he shows that he can pitch without exploding.
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Dyson has been crushed in his first two appearances with the Twins, so maybe a break will be good for him. He's dealing with right biceps tendinitis, so it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. Taylor Rogers should see more save chances with Dyson sidelined.
The Minnesota Twins acquired relief pitcher Sam Dyson from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for prospects Jaylin Davis, Kai-Wei Teng and Prelander Berroa. Dyson, who is 4-1 with a 2.47 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 51 innings this year, will serve as a setup man for Taylor Rogers and could see the occasional save chance. The right-hander is only worth chasing in the deepest of leagues for those desperate for saves. Davis, 25, is the most intriguing of the prospects and was hitting .298 with 25 home runs in 99 games for Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Rochester. None of the three youngsters checked in on Minnesota's list of top-30 prospects this year.
The San Francisco Giants avoided salary arbitration with second baseman Joe Panik and relief pitcher Sam Dyson on Friday. Panik reached an agreement on a one-year, $3.85 million deal, while Dyson agreed for one year and $5 million. Panik hit .254 with four home runs and 24 RBI in 2018 in 102 games while dealing with injuries. He doesn't do anything particularly well for fantasy owners and is mainly an NL-only asset. Dyson was 4-3 with a 2.69 ERA in a team-high 74 outings, and he also saved three games. Dyson has been up and down the last few seasons and won't have much fantasy value in a setup role.
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Dyson struggled to pick up the save Wednesday versus the Marlins. Over two-thirds of an inning, Dyson allowed two runs and four hits. Dyson picked up the save on Tuesday with Hunter Strickland (hand) placed on the disabled list, and manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that Dyson would serve as the teams primary closer. Reyes Moronta got the final out Wednesday for his first save, but Tony Watson, Mark Melancon and Will Smith are all likelier to get save chances if Dyson struggles again in the ninth inning.
San Francisco Giants reliever Sam Dyson was named the closer by Bruce Bochy after Tuesday's win against the Marlins. Will Smith initially started the ninth inning but walked a batter and Dyson was called on to close out the game. Dyson is a must-add while he has the job, but it wouldn't be surprising if his leash is short. Dyson has been known to be streaky in the past, and the Giants have Mark Melancon, Tony Watson and Smith, who are all capable of being the closer as well.
San Francisco Giants reliever Sam Dyson recorded his second save of the season on Tuesday against the Marlins. With Hunter Strickland recently hurting himself, the Giants bullpen looks to be wide open between Dyson, Mark Melancon and Will Smith for saves. Dyson brings a 2.45 ERA and 0.97 WHIP to the equation and has served as interim closer for the Giants in the past, but Smith's better numbers and Melancon's familiarity with the closer role makes it hard to tell who has a leg up. Dyson should be your first target on the waiver wire.
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Dyson picked up his first save of the season on Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Dyson recorded the final out of the game in the bottom of the 16th inning to get the job done. Dyson has closer experience, but Hunter Strickland is still safe as the Giants closer and that will limit Dyson's value to fantasy owners in leagues that don't count holds.
Sam Dyson And Hunter Strickland Could Get Save Opportunities
With San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (elbow) placed on the 10-day disabled list, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that relief pitchers Sam Dyson and Hunter Strickland are most likely to replace Melancon. Dyson filled in for Melancon last year, while Strickland excelled this spring and gave up zero runs. Free-agent signee Tony Watson also has closer experience and could receive consideration. The Giants wont have a clear-cut closer and their situation is a mess for fantasy owners.
