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Corbin Martin Earns Save for Cubs, the New Temporary Closer?
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Corbin Martin has emerged as a potential temporary closer solution for the organization. Martin faced the minimum three batters while preserving a two-run lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning on Friday. He struck out one batter over a perfect inning of work, earning his first save of the season. Moving forward, we could expect to see Martin get more high-leverage situations, including save opportunities. Primary closer Daniel Palencia (lat) is on the IL, so Chicago has adopted a closer-by-committee approach. Martin seems to be trending up more than other Cubs closer candidates, such as Ben Brown, Riley Martin, and Jacob Webb. The team is riding a 10-game winning streak, so there should be more save opportunities coming for Martin in the near future. He has waiver wire appeal as a short-term closer option in fantasy baseball.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
