Any sort of help in the Indians bullpen is greatly welcomed. The defending American League Champions’ perceived weakest unit has not been as horrible as expected through just over 10 percent of the season, boasting the league’s third-lowest bullpen ERA, eighth-best FIP, and the sixth-highest WPA.
By WPA, right-handed Nick Wittgren barely trails closer Brad Hand, 0.45 to 0.49, even ahead of starters Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco.
The 27-year-old, acquired from the Marlins for well-traveled minor league righty Jordan Milbrath on Feb. 4 was not even promoted until Mike Clevinger went to the 60-day injured list on April 9.