PT TOMORROW: NL East—Is Cishek's job at risk?
May 4 2015
Steve Cishek (RHP, MIA) has had a rocky start to the season. He has blown two saves in four chances while posting an ugly ERA and Ctl (although, FpK% and xERA suggest improvement is forthcoming). Adding to the concern is his decreased velocity. After averaging roughly 92 mph the past three years on his fastball, it has dropped to 90 mph this year. Interestingly, he had a similar issue last year, but gradually regained it (2014: 89.6 mph in April, 91.2 mph in May, and 92 mph in June).
A.J. Ramos (RHP, MIA) has established himself as the leading candidate to take over closer duties should Cishek continue to have issues. Ramos has shown swing-and-miss stuff over the years, but has always struggled with his control (2013: 4.8...
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