Call to the Pen picks the 2019 All-MLB Team

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 31: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim talks with Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox during an at bat of a game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 31, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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2019 All-MLB Relief Pitchers

Kirby Yates – 11 votes

Aroldis Chapman – 7 votes

Others receiving votes: Josh Hader (6), Liam Hendriks (4), Roberto Osuna (1), Ken Giles (1), Seth Lugo (1), Brandon Workman (1)

The man who saved more games (41) than any other closer this season gets top billing in the All-MLB bullpen.

Yates was electric this past season with the Padres and even made his first all-star team. Yates was practically untouchable with a 1.19 ERA over more than 60 innings pitched. He also struck out 101 batters and surrendered just 13 walks.

Just two years ago, Yates was a struggling reliever claimed by the Padres off waivers and became an instant staple. Yates filled the role left by Brad Hand and he filled it to perfection.

Only fair that the bullpen has at least one righty and one lefty, and man oh man there may not be a better left-handed reliever than Chapman.

‘The Missle’ put together another stellar campaign in 2019 making a second-consecutive all-star game and continuing to be tough on hitters.

Chapman held a 2.21 ERA, struck-out 85 batters during the past season. A consistent piece at the top of the Yankee bullpen finds himself on the 2019 All-MLB team.

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