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Brad Keller a Short-Term Solution for Saves in Fantasy Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Keller has emerged as a potential short-term solution for high-end production in fantasy baseball. Manager Rob Thomson said that Keller will earn the bulk of the team's save situations while Jhoan Duran (left oblique strain) is sidelined. With save opportunities on the way, Keller has the potential to accrue fantasy points as a short-term replacement option. Adding Keller doesn't come without some risk, though. He's up to a 4.78 FIP, and his 7.84 K/9 rate is nearly two units lower than last year. He also struggled in a high-leverage situation on Thursday as he surrendered a solo home run to Seiya Suzuki during a tied game in the ninth inning. With that being said, the Phillies remain committed to giving him leverage work, and we're encouraged by his 56.7% ground ball rate, 2.61 BB/9, and 2.58 xERA. He has additional upside greater than his current ranking as the #41 closer in RotoBaller's latest rest-of-season rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
