With Bryce Harper manning first base and no room at a corner outfield spot, Hoskins went to Wisconsin to play for the Brewers and has been lacking a bit with the bat. He’s hit .238 with six homers and 18 RBI, but he’s also been his usual patient self, seeing the fourth most pitches per at bat (4.49) of any hitter in the majors. He finds ways to be an asset wherever he plays.
Two weeks ago when we first checked in with one of the best closers of all time, the 35-year-old had a 1.13 ERA over his first eight appearances with four saves and three wins. Things have gone south since then. He has allowed four runs in his last three appearances with a blown save and another blown lead. He went nine games without issuing a walk, but then walked six hitters over his last four games. The Orioles knew there would be an ebb and flow. We’ll see if he rebounds quickly.
Falter was traded across the state for bench piece Rodolfo Castro last August and went 2-2 with a 5.58 ERA in 10 games for the Pirates after the move. He struggled in his most recent outing with Pittsburgh, surrendering five runs in a loss to the Athletics. He has a 4.22 ERA over six starts.
After earning an Opening Day roster spot in Philly, Brogdon melted down and was traded to the Dodgers. In one game for L.A., Brogdon surrendered a pair of solo homers. He is currently on the injured list with plantar fasciitis.
