2 Arodys Vizcaino (Atlanta Braves)
Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2016 Stats: 29.1 IP, 2.15 ERA/2.54 FIP, 12.58 K/9; -3.15 WPA, 1.61 pLI, -0.17 Clutch
Career Stats: 85.1 IP, 2.64 ERA/2.92 FIP, 10.44 K/9; +1.50 WPA, 1.42 pLI, 0.02 Clutch
Age: 25
Handedness: Right
Contract Status: FA 2020
Depending on just how much of a rebuild the Braves are prepared to endure, one of the best emerging fireballing closers in the game may become available, for a very steep price, in the coming weeks. At just 25 he’s had his fair share of arm troubles, (which he seems to have gotten over with a little illegal help), but when he’s healthy there are few guys you’d rather have in the eighth or ninth inning. The insider rumors suggest the Braves are open to shopping Julio Tehran, so the same may be true of Vizcaino. Given his age, productivity, and his three and a half years of remaining club control, he could easily command a pair of top prospects, or a package that includes multiple big league pieces.
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