Ryan Zeferjahn
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6 entriesYates is collapsing (4 ER in 2/3 IP, velocity down 2 mph). Zeferjahn is now the leverage choice for the Angels — first up for saves when chances come. Deep-league add but the Angels don't win many close ones.
Kirby Yates was activated from the IL Tuesday; Closer Monkey notes he'll be eased into leverage. Until then, Zeferjahn stays the lead Angels save candidate. Hold in saves-needy formats.
Continues to lead the LAA committee post-Suárez DFA. Kirby Yates was activated from the IL Tuesday and could re-enter the picture in the coming days. Hold Zeferjahn in saves-needy formats.
Closer Monkey says Zeferjahn is 'emerging as one of the most trusted relievers' for Kurt Suzuki post-Suárez DFA. Still a closer-by-committee with Sam Bachman, but Zeferjahn is the lead. Deep-league saves speculation.
Closer Monkey flagged Zeferjahn and Sam Bachman as the post-Suárez Angels save sources. Kirby Yates and Ben Joyce are on rehab paths and may take over later in May. Speculative-add Zeferjahn in deep saves leagues only.
Angels bullpen in full disarray after Jordan Romano was DFA'd (2.125 WHIP) and Kirby Yates' rehab is going poorly (velocity down, gave up 3-run HR in AAA). Zeferjahn leads a three-man committee with Drew Pomeranz and Sam Bachman. Avoid in shallow leagues.