I’m writing about Andrew Chafin and Ryan Tepera in a single article because I think the Cubs should bring both of them back for the 2022 bullpen. Why not put the band back together?
Chafin was a revelation in blue pinstripes in 2021. In 43 appearances he posted a 2.06 ERA and 0.839 WHIP, allowing just one home run in 39u2153 innings. Traded to the Athletics, he was just as good: 1.53 ERA, 1.057 WHIP in 29u2153 innings. All told in 2021: 1.83 ERA, 0.932 WHIP, 2.9 bWAR in 68u2154 innings. Without a doubt he was one of the best relievers in baseball last year.