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Bryan Abreu Struggling in Closer Role So Far
Houston Astros right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu is off to a shaky start this season, allowing four earned runs over just 1 1/3 innings of work. He has allowed one hit and four walks over that span, struggling with free passes. He has also struck out three batters so far. Control has been a major issue for the 28-year-old, whose 40% strike rate is significantly below the league average. His fastball velocity is also way down, dropping from 97.2 mph in 2025 to 94.4 mph thus far. Abreu hasn't found himself in a save situation yet, but it's fair to question whether the Astros might start to lose faith in his ability to handle high-leverage outings. We already saw manager Joe Espada give a save situation to Bryan King, who converted and now has one save, five strikeouts, and a 1.64 FIP over 2.2 innings of work.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
