short reliever
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Late-game pitching decisions will be based more on matchups than defined roles this season, but whether he is closer, setup man or short reliever, Graterol will be an important part of the mix.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2023
Closer Kenley Jansen, setup man Blake Treinen and short reliever Brusdar Graterol were down because of excessive workloads in recent days, leaving Alex Vesia, Phil Bickford and Corey Knebel as the team’s best high-leverage options.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2021
But the motivation comes from within, from a belief that like his former teammate Kerry Wood, he could still have a second act as a short reliever.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2012
Roth performed splendidly when, as a short reliever, he was called on to start two games at last year's CWS.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2011
World-Herald, on 7-foot-1 Angels pitcher Loek van Mil: "I'm hoping for the most ironic moment in sports history if he ends up a short reliever."
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2011
