April 6, 2022

A longtime setup man for the Dodgers, Miami Marlins pitcher Dylan Floro got his first crack at the ninth inning last season with Miami, notching 15 saves in 21 chances while posting a 2.81 ERA. However, he's been behind schedule throughout camp due to arm soreness and won't be ready by Opening Day. The Marlins recently traded for Baltimore Orioles closer Cole Sulser, further complicating the closer situation in Miami. Six-blown saves are less than ideal, but Floro has been a reliable righty reliever over the last few years, posting an ERA of 2.81 or better in three of his previous four seasons. With an average fastball velocity of 93.7 MPH, Floro doesn't possess the electric stuff we typically expect from closers and profiles as more of a groundball specialist than a strikeout pitcher. His 21% strikeout rate would be underwhelming as a starter, but it's exceptionally low for a late-game reliever. He makes up for it by suppressing power and keeping the ball on the ground. For his career, the 31-year-old has a 52.5% groundball rate and 0.48 HR/9 rate, two skills that benefit someone trying to lock down saves. Floro is a low-end potential closer, but with a current NFBC ADP of 248, one can't be too picky about underlying skills. However, Floro is behind schedule in his recovery from arm soreness, and the addition of Sulser makes him a risky pick at his current ADP.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller