Stefan Crichton

Crichton emerged as Arizona's primary closer following the midseason trade of Archie Bradley and went on to record the first five saves of his career. While his 2.42 ERA in 26.0 innings was closer material, the rest of his profile looks considerably more like a middle reliever. His sinker-slider profile led to an above-average (though hardly elite) 47.9% groundball rate, but neither his 21.1 K% or 8.3 BB% was anything special. In fact, both represented steps back from his 26.8 K% and 6.5 BB% in 30.1 innings the year prior, when he recorded a 3.56 ERA in a lower-leverage role. Barring a sudden talent change, Crichton will probably pitch at the level of solid middle reliever or setup man this season, but fantasy value in a reliever is as much a function of role as of talent. He has a good shot to close in 2021 if Arizona doesn't bring in anyone ahead of him, though he'll be a lower-tier closer at best.