The name of the game hasn’t changed any - get outs. However, MLB’s new three batter minimum rule has changed expectations for the lefty specialist and his manager.
Torey Lovullo confesses that Mike Leake is approaching a “danger zone” with regard to having enough time to be ready for opening day. The right-handed veteran has yet to see any game activity this spring, recovering from aggravating an old break in his non-throwing wrist which he suffered when chasing after his dog.
Alex Young provided the team with some much-needed innings in 2019 after his mid-season, injury replacement call up.