Tony Cingrani – 1.3%
The Cincinnati Reds have recorded all of one save this season, and that was by J.J. Hoover, who has a 13.97 ERA and a 2.379 WHiP. Understandably, he was removed from the closer role.
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However, as it happens, the Reds have not had another save this year. Eventually, that will change, leading to someone in Cincinnati getting a save. Right now, that job may default to Tony Cingrani, who has been the best reliever on the Reds this year.
Thus far in 2016, Cingrani has posted a 3.55 ERA and a 1.421 WHiP, striking out 13 batters in 12.2 innings of work. There are also drawbacks, as he has walked nine while hitting another batter. However, in a bullpen almost entirely devoid of talent and upside, Cingrani may well emerge as the closer should the Reds ever find themselves in another save situation.
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The Cincinnati Reds are a bad baseball team, and have not had many opportunities for saves this year. However, that can be a boost for the smart fantasy owner, as players like Tony Cingrani could have a good deal of value going forward.