The Seattle Mariners turned to relief pitcher
Gabe Speier to close out Sunday's 7-6 win over the Houston Astros, opting to use presumed closer
Andres Munoz in the eighth inning instead of the ninth. Munoz was called in to face the 9-1-2 batters in the Astros lineup, which means he is still likely the Mariners highest leverage reliever. However, this is just another development that suggests the M's are leaning towards a committee approach with Munoz at the top of the hierarchy instead of outright giving him the closer's job. Speier and
Matt Brash may be afforded some opportunities depending on the matchups, making things difficult for fantasy managers. Still, Munoz is worth rostering in all formats where saves matter.