Louis Varland
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5 entries5 saves, has converted 5-of-6 since late April. Toronto's offense keeps games close enough that the volume is real. Top-15 RP rest of season.
3rd save Sunday with 4 K in 20 pitches. Jeff Hoffman continues to implode (3 blown saves, 7.59 ERA). Varland has clearly seized the role despite the 'committee' label. Must-add in all leagues — 49% rostered and climbing fast.
3rd save on Sunday. Still technically a 'committee' per the front office but he's clearly the guy — dominant peripherals and earning consecutive save chances. Must-add if not already rostered.
2nd save on 4/25 (allowed 1 run on 3 hits in the 9th). Still labeled a 'committee' by the front office but he's clearly the guy — 0.00 ERA, 19 K in 13 IP. The only knock: he gave up a run for the first time Friday. Still a must-add.
Hoffman removed after 7.59 ERA and 3 BS. Varland has a 0.00 ERA with 19 K in 13 IP — he is the frontrunner despite the 'committee' label. Add immediately.