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Bryan Abreu Could Begin Season as the Closer
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu could be asked to step up into the closer role to begin the regular season while Josh Hader (biceps) is dealing with biceps inflammation. Hader is playing light catch off flat ground and will need to ramp up his progress to be ready in time for Opening Day. Abreu is next in line after posting elite numbers as the set-up man for multiple years. The 28-year-old racked up a career-high seven saves with a 2.28 ERA, 1,15 WHIP, 25 holds, and a 105:31 K:BB across 71 innings last season. Abreu will handle ninth-inning duties if Hader starts the season on the injured list. He is currently RP23 in the latest RotoBaller rankings, and that number could rise if Hader remains sidelined.
Source: The New York Times
Source: The New York Times
