Looking at the Detroit Tigers' depth chart for 2024, the bullpen can seem overwhelming. Unlike prior years, there is closer experience and strong pitching overall amongst the Detroit bullpen arms, mixed in with early-career guys who have shown flashes of brilliance.Andrew Chafin has previous closing experience, particularly during his time with the Diamondbacks. Shelby Miller has extensive experience as both a starter and a reliever. These guys provide some veteran stability for the Tigers.On ...

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin notched his eighth save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over the Rockers. Chafin entered the game in the top of the ninth up by two with two outs and a runner on first, promptly ending the game with a strikeout. It was odd that Chafin was not called upon to start the inning, although he did pitch the day before. The veteran has provided fantasy value this season, converting all but two save opportunities with a 3.10 ERA and 13.72 K/9 rate. He ...

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his seventh save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. Chafin came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by three. He got the first two outs on strikeouts, allowed a walk, and got the third out on another strikeout. The 32-year-old has split save opportunities with Miguel Castro in May but leads the team in saves for the season while compiling a respectable 3.38 ERA and 13.98 K/9 rate. It does appear that Chafin has ...

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Andrew Chafin was the losing pitcher in Wednesday's 5-4 matchup with the Miami Marlins. The 32-year-old threw one-plus innings, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two. Chafin, the presumed closer in Arizona, came on to protect a 4-4 tie in the eighth to face the heart of the lineup. He then started the ninth inning but gave up a leadoff double to Jesus Sanchez before coming out of the game, with that run eventually scoring. Chafin now owns a 4.61 ...

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin was called upon to protect a two-run lead against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The left-hander immediately ran into trouble. He walked the first batter he faced and the following batter reached on a fielding error. Chafin settled down after that and got the next three batters out to earn his fourth save in five attempts. The 32-year-old appears to be the primary option in the ninth-inning for Arizona right now.

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Chafin recorded his third save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Chafin entered the ninth inning with a three-run cushion and needed 12 pitches to strike out the side. Only Drey Jameson and Scott McGough have recorded at least one save, aside from Chafin. With Mark Melancon and Joe Mantiply on the injured list, Chafin has played a vital role as the interim closer. If his efficient performance continues, he could be a candidate to become ...

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers. Chafin entered to pitch the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The veteran has converted both of his save opportunities and has yet to allow a run with two walks and seven strikeouts in 4 1/3 IP. Teammate Scott McGough has also seen two save opportunities, although he has not pitched well overall and pitched the eighth inning ...

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there's still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors -; especially with a number of the offseason's top free agents still without a team. And that's all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn't been an overabundance of deals made so far. The reports and rumors of free agent interest and trade interest, combined with actual free agent signings and trades, will continue to have significant ramifications for ...

Free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Chafin has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old signs a one-year contract worth $6.5 million for the 2023 season. It's odd that the lefty reliever lasted in free agency for this long. He has posted some consistent seasons in the past. Last season, Chafin finished with a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 67/19 K/BB ratio across 57 1/3 innings with the Detroit Tigers. The expectation is that he'll compete for the closing role with the ...

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there's still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors -; especially with a number of the offseason's top free agents still without a team. And that's all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn't been an overabundance of deals made so far. The reports and rumors of free agent interest and trade interest, combined with actual free agent signings and trades, will continue to have significant ramifications for ...