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Kimbrel threw 23 innings for the White Sox, registering one save. He pitched to a 5. He walked 10 while striking out 36 in 24 appearances. There has been talk that Kimbrel, and eight-time All Star, may be available in trade. That remains possible, as there are several teams searching for a closer.

In parts of 12 seasons, Kimbrel has career saves. Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman throws during the ninth inning in Game 2 of To this writer, Kendall Graveman is the best option for Tony La Russa if he wishes to give Hendriks a night off or if Hendriks is injured or ineffective.

Graveman has completed parts of seven big league seasons, He has pitched for Toronto, Oakland, Seattle and Houston. To this writer, it was a very astute move by the White Sox front office. Graveman has ten career saves, all of them coming in , when he pitched for Seattle and Houston. The Mariners traded him to Houston in July Graveman appeared in 53 games last year, throwing 56 innings.

He struck out 61 and walked Graveman yielded only three home runs. He has to improve upon walking 4. He threw to a 3. Bummer saved two games. Has to develop secondary pitches. Command is inconsistent. Projects as a reliever. Last year, according to brooksbaseball. He also threw a slider and cutter.

He has that much potential. The question was whether it would sweep over major league baseball as defensive shifts had done a few years earlier. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Are you a Stathead, too? Subscribe to our Free Newsletter.

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