RELIEVERS—Tigers, Twins, Marlins, Nationals and fantasy trades

Yes, A.J. Ramos (RHP, NYM) is now closing for the Mets. The Cubs added Justin Wilson (LHP, CHC). The Red Sox got Addison Reed (RHP, BOS). Cleveland added Joe Smith (RHP, CLE).

But let's talk about the Tigers, Twins, Marlins, and Nationals. And then for some homework, we can tackle how to manage the saves category over the last two months.

Detroit traded away Justin Wilson (LHP, CHC) and promoted Joe Jiménez (RHP, DET). But the closer for now is Shane Greene (RHP, DET). Here is the new-look Tigers pen:

DET (L30)           IP   Dom  Cmd HR/9 xERA BPV CLEAN/APP  vL   vR
=================  ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== === ========= ==== ====
Sh.Greene          12.0 10.5  1.8  0.0 3.69  63   11/13   .210 .164
B.Rondon            9.3 14.5  3.8 ...

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