long reliever

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Manager Dave Roberts said the door is “slightly open” for Gonsolin to return, and if he does, it would likely be as a long reliever.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2024

He only needed 74 pitches to do so, as well, getting an early hook with long reliever Ryan Yarbrough available to take down the final three innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Mariners: McCaughan was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to add a long reliever to the bullpen.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2023

At the winter meetings in December, the Nationals took Ward with the first pick in the Rule 5 draft because they saw him as a starter or long reliever down the line.

From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2023

Of course, there is the status of Chris Flexen as the long reliever.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023