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Five Closers to Pick Up in Fantasy Baseball Leagues

By Anthony Sosa

April 8, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian (32) throws in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 8, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian (32) throws in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies reliever Greg Holland celebrates a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 4-2. The Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies reliever Greg Holland celebrates a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 4-2. The Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Greg Holland – Rockies – Owned in 68.7 percent of ESPN fantasy leagues

If Greg Holland is available in your fantasy league, pick him up right now. Holland’s looked great in his first four appearances for his new team, the Colorado Rockies. He’s currently four-for-four in save opportunities.

Holland missed the entire 2016 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Before closing games for the Rockies, Holland was a key piece in the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen. In six seasons, the 31-year-old recorded 145 saves in a Royals’ uniform. He only blew 16 saves in that span.

The right-hander made the All-Star Game in his two best seasons, 2013 and 2014. Holland posted a 1.21 ERA and 1.44 ERA in those two seasons.

Right now, Holland looks to be back to his stellar 2013-14 form. Of course, any pitcher in Colorado poses a risk because of the high altitude. Holland is worth the risk, though.

In four innings with the Rockies, Holland’s faced the minimum (12 batters), allowing just one walk and striking out six batters.

The improved Rockies’ team also can create more save opportunities for Holland. Pick him up before it’s too late.

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