Over the last three games, the bullpen has held opponents scoreless over 12 inning on five hits, three walks and 12 strikeouts. That’s worth talking about.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher David Robertson delivers a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.in Wednesday’s 5-1 win over Seattle and it was no problem at all. It’s becoming something of a habit. And things may only be getting better there.combined for 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing just two baserunners.
The arrival of Hernández gives them another potential middle reliever with elite stuff . The return of Josh Sborz appears imminent. It should also lessen the workload on both Robertson and closer Kirby Yates, the two most senior members of the bullpen.“Roles are going to get even more defined,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “Jonathan had a really good debut. He had good command, a good sinker and a good slider. He’s going to help us.
Robertson has worked very hard in April. He leads the team in appearances with 12. Not necessarily a stat in which you want your team leader to be a 39-year-old. Texas Rangers' Wyatt Langford, right, rounds second base past Seattle Mariners shortstop Dylan Moore on a single by Jonah Heim during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.Jon Gray made another strong case for being an eventual key part of the Rangers’ bullpen at some point this season. He seems to be more aggressive and attacks hitters more confidently when he pitches in relief .
Carter entered the game in a 3 for 26 skid that had dropped his season batting average to .200. Langford entered in a 3 for 21., Rangers beat writer/insider. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. He has twice been named one of the top 10 beat writers in the country by the AP Sports Editors. His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue. Let's not discuss the cat.
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