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D-backs looking for answer at closer
- Updated: August 29, 2016
PHOENIX — Since the D-backs traded Brad Ziegler to the Red Sox on July 9 and dealt Tyler Clippard to the Yankees on July 31, they’ve had no reliever step up to claim the closer role.
Arizona manager Chip Hale has opted to use various pitchers in save situations based on either matchups or which pitcher has the hot hand. So far, it hasn’t worked all that well for any of the relievers thrown into those opportunities.
Jake Barrett was the first D-backs reliever to get a chance in the ninth-inning role. But since notching his most recent save on Aug. 9, the rookie right-hander has posted a 9.95 ERA in nine appearances.
After Barrett started to struggle, Enrique Burgos began to be used in save situations. However, the right-hander is just 1-for-4 in save opportunities since Aug. 18, posting a 16.62 ERA in six games during that span.
“Obviously he …
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