#bullpen-strategy

#bullpen-strategy

The D-backs have bolstered their rotation mix this winter by agreeing to a two-year reunion with Merrill Kelly and bringing Michael Soroka in on a one-year deal, but the bullpen remains largely untouched. Taylor Clarke's low-cost, one-year deal is the only addition of any real note. General manager Mike Hazen emphasized to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he still plans to add to his relief corps, but the focus for much of the winter was on the rotation.

If there's ever a time for Louis Varland to play the part of hero, it is now. The Toronto Blue Jays have their backs against the wall, or rather against the Bronx. Tuesday was honestly supposed to be their day, but they got served a 9-6 loss. Jays fans might not have noticed, but the Yankees lost Game 2, but also showed signs of coming alive.

It was Glasnow's first career relief appearance in the postseason and he enjoyed getting to experience a different side of pitching, via Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group: "Definitely different. I was in the bathroom and the phone rang and they yelled my name. I was like, 'Here we go.' I warmed up and it was kind of fun."