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Emiliano Teodo Strikes Out The Side To Earn The Save On Wednesday
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo was brilliant in Wednesday's 5-3 Cactus League win over the Reds. The Rangers' sixth-ranked prospect pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the victory and the save. The 6-foot-1 flamethrower did not allow a hit or a walk while striking out all three batters faced. Although his sinker topped out at 99.8 mph, the righty recorded all three strikeouts with his slider. The Dominican isn't expected to make the Opening Day roster as he hasn't pitched past the Double-A level yet, but with the ability to start or come out of the bullpen, he would give the Rangers some options if needed. Last season in 19 starts at Double-A, Teodo posted a 1.98 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and a 30.7 percent K%, although it came with an ugly 14.0 percent BB%. As a reliever, he earned the 2023 Arizona Fall League Reliever of the Year award, so he should fit in fine there if that is the route they decide to take. For now, expect him to begin at Triple-A, but with the strikeout potential, he could be a viable fantasy add whenever he gets called up to the Show, whether it be as a starter or reliever.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
