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Wed Feb 1412:10Josh Hader To Close, Ryan Pressly To Serve In Setup Role
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-hander Josh Hader would be the team's closer in 2024, with right-hander Ryan Pressly serving in a late-inning setup role. "Hader will pitch the ninth inning if both guys are available," Espada said. It's no surprise that Hader will be Houston's closer after they signed him to a five-year, $95 million deal in free agency this winter, but it's now official. The 29-year-old hard-throwing left-hander is one of the most dominant late-inning relievers in the game and is now joining a strong Astros club that should give him plenty of save opportunities. Pressly will still likely pick up an occasional save or two, but his fantasy value is going to take a big hit with a permanent move to a setup role in front of Hader. With the San Diego Padres last year, Hader had a 1.28 ERA, 85 strikeouts and 33 saves in 56 1/3 innings.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2112:52Astros Manager Won't Name Closer Between Ryan Pressly, Josh Hader
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada would not name a closer when reporters asked him over the weekend at the team's FanFest. This is notable as the Astros just signed closer Josh Hader to a record-breaking contract. Ryan Pressly, who locked down 31 saves for Houston last season, was the clear incumbent before the Hader signing. Conventional wisdom says that Hader will eventually be given the job given his pedigree and contract situation. The 29-year-old southpaw finished the 2023 season with a 1.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 85:30 K/BB ratio to go along with 33 saves over 56 1/3 innings with the Padres. Pressly could shift into a setup role once Hader established himself so he should still hold fantasy value in NSVH leagues.
Source: Chandler Rome of The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 19 202300:14Ryan Pressly Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly blew his sixth save of the season in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles, falling to 3-5. Pressly came on to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed back-to-back singles, allowed a go-ahead three-run home run, and allowed a walk before ending the inning on back-to-back strikeouts. Despite the poor outing, the 34-year-old has been a higher-end fantasy contributor once again this season, securing 30 saves with a 3.84 ERA and a 10.48 K/9 rate.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 30 202321:26Ryan Pressly Secures 29th Save
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly has been one of the more reliable closers throughout this season. The 34-year-old was called upon to protect a three-run lead versus the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. He allowed a two-out single to Triston Casas, but was able to get out of the inning without any damage. The right-hander holds a 3.32 ERA with 63 strikeouts through 57 innings of work. Fantasy managers should continue to lean on him for saves down the stretch of the regular season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 15 202321:44Ryan Pressly Notches The Save On Tuesday
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly picked up the save on Tuesday when he allowed just one hit with a pair of strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning in a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins. Pressly entered in the bottom of the ninth with the Astros clinging to a one-run lead. He got Bryan De La Cruz to line out before Jesus Sanchez ripped a double. Pressly then settled in and struck out both Avisail Garcia and Joey Wendle to end the game. The 34-year-old stopper is not 28-for-32 on save chances this season and owns a solid 2.92 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 56:10 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 7 202300:24Ryan Pressly Unavailable Sunday Due To Soreness
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly was unavailable for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees, according to manager Dusty Baker. Pressly is dealing with general soreness, but Baker says he is healthy. The 34-year-old has appeared in 11 games since July 14, which is a fairly heavy workload for a reliever. It is likely that the Astros just wanted to give him some rest so he can freshen up for the stretch run. Bryan Abreu earned the save in place of Pressly on Sunday and appears to be second in line for opportunities if Pressly misses time in the future.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 1 202308:06Ryan Pressly Completes Monday's Save
Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly closed out Monday's 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, going one inning, striking out one, and allowing no baserunners. The outing earned him his 25th save of the season, and he's authoring a 3.17 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 26.8% strikeout rate across 48 1/3 innings to go along with it. Pressly has been one of the most trusted closers in baseball over the past few seasons, and that hasn't changed in 2023. Fantasy managers should start the 34-year-old in all formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 21 202301:42Ryan Pressly Picks Up 22nd Save
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly shut down the Oakland Athletics to preserve a 3-1 win on Thursday. Pressly made quick work of the A's, shutting them down in order while striking out one. It is a nice bounce-back outing for Pressly, who had allowed four runs in his last two appearances. Despite the recent struggles, he has been excellent this season, boasting a 2.91 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 43 IP. As the clear closer on one of the better teams in baseball, he is one of the elite bullpen options in fantasy.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 2 202323:19Ryan Pressly Notches 17th Save
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly continued his run of success with a perfect ninth inning on Sunday, protecting a 5-3 lead and preserving the win against the Texas Rangers. Pressly struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner. He has now thrown seven consecutive scoreless frames, with the last five being without allowing a baserunner. This comes immediately after a stretch of five outings where he allowed at least one run, so fantasy managers will be happy to see some zeroes thrown up. Pressly should continue to be one of the elite fantasy options out of the bullpen as the go-to guy on a solid Astros team.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 21 202309:10Ryan Pressly Closes Out Tuesday's Win
Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly was tasked with the ninth inning of Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets. He gave up one walk and no hits while striking out one to preserve the 4-2 win and secure his 13th save of 2023. Over 30.1 innings this year, Pressly is running a 3.26 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 26.2% strikeout rate. Fantasy managers would sure like more saves out of the 34-year-old, but he's pitching for a top team in the American League and will surely hit the 30-save mark by the end of the season. Pressly's a must-start in all formats as one of the more trustworthy arms in baseball.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 2 202300:33Ryan Pressly Records 11th Save Thursday
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly finished off a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, earning his 11th save in the process. Pressly allowed just a hit while striking out one in his inning of work. It was a nice bounceback for the righty, who had just blown his first save of the season on Monday. His ERA now sits at 3.09 and his WHIP at a stellar 0.90. He will see the majority of save opportunities for a good Houston team and is a top-tier closer in fantasy.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue May 30 202300:35Ryan Pressly Blows First Save Of Season Monday
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly blew his first save of the season in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Pressly came on to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, got the second out on a strikeout, allowed a walk, allowed the game-tying RBI single, and got the third out on a groundout. The 34-year-old has been a consistent fantasy option once again this season despite this stumble, converting 10 of 11 save opportunities with a 3.22 ERA and a 9.67 K/9 rate.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun May 21 202309:46Ryan Pressly Secures Save No. 8
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly notched his eighth save of the season in a 3-2 triumph over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. The 34-year-old once had a scary 8.44 ERA through his first six appearances of the year. Over his next 14 showings, however, Pressly has since lowered his ERA to a much more stable 3.26 number and he also has a fantastic 0.88 WHIP. The two-time All-Star has quelled any early-season fear that fantasy managers may have had regarding his grip on the closing gig. Pressly should continue to be treated as a top-shelf fantasy closer on the contending Astros.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Wed May 10 202300:19Ryan Pressly Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Angels. Pressly came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He struck out Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon before getting Hunter Renfroe to line out to end the game. The veteran has settled in nicely, converting all his save opportunities with a 3.14 ERA and 7.53 K/9 rate. He should continue to be a reliable fantasy option on one of baseball's stronger teams.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon May 1 202301:32Ryan Pressly Collects Third Save
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly recorded his third save of the season Sunday, closing out a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros closer was sharp in this one, setting down the side in order while striking out one. Pressley now has six scoreless outings in a row and has seemingly settled in after a rocky start to his season. His ERA dips to 3.97 and his WHIP to 0.71. He should remain the favorite for saves in Houston as long as he looks good.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 22 202310:42Ryan Pressly Converts First Save Of The Season Friday
Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly finally earned his first save of the season on Friday when his team beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4. He went one inning without allowing a run while walking and striking out one batter. Pressly hasn't been himself this season, as he owns a 5.40 ERA. The 34-year-old's 25.0% strikeout rate, 6.3% walk rate, and 3.70 FIP look more assuring, and given that he's recorded 71 saves from 2020-2022 with a 2.70 ERA, the Astros should continue to roll with him as their closer.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 12 202300:25Ryan Pressly Takes Another Loss Tuesday
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly continued to struggle in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Pirates. Pressly came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed another single, and then gave up a walk-off three-run home run to Ji Hwan Bae. The 34-year-old's performance has been a bit concerning so far, as he is 0-2 with no saves, an 8.44 ERA, and a dip in velocity on his main pitches. He does have six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings pitched and does have strong job security, so he should be given some time to figure things out. That being said, fantasy managers should keep an eye on him in his next several outings.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 1 202318:07Ryan Pressly "Under The Weather"
Houston Astros Closer Ryan Pressly (illness) is "under the weather," according to manager Dusty Baker. The skipper reported the 34-year-old was unavailable for Friday or Saturday's wins over the White Sox, resulting in Rafael Montero and Hector Neris each picking up saves. The Astros will cap off the four-game series with Chicago on Sunday before heading home to begin a three-game homestand against Detroit on Monday. However, it's anyone's guess when Pressly will return.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Thu Oct 20 202223:36Ryan Pressly Strikes Out Three In Save
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly shut the door Thursday, striking out three of the four batters he faced to earn his third save of the postseason. The only blemish on his record in this 3-2 victory was a two-out walk to Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson. Pressly has yet to give out a run in 4 1/3 postseason innings while striking out eight batters. He'll continue to see plenty of action the rest of the way.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 21 202222:12Ryan Pressly Earns 30th Save
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly fired a scoreless ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The right-hander earned himself his 30th save of the season during this contest. Pressley has converted 30 of his 34 save opportunities this season, which is fairly solid. He holds a strong 2.91 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 57/10 K/BB across 45 appearances this season. The 30-save mark is always a nice accomplishment for a relief pitcher.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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