short reliever
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Erik Swanson, an unheralded part of the Paxton trade, has also blossomed as a short reliever.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
Dave Roberts has already met with Andrew Heaney and explained to him what his role will be: starter, opener, short reliever, long reliever, setup man and closer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2021
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
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
