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Middle Relievers Need Love Too! Why Non-Closers Like Dellin Betances Are Valuable Fantasy Assets

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  • Teams are using their bullpens more differently than ever, meaning you can find incredible fantasy value in pitchers who don't log saves.

Building a competitive bullpen in fantasy baseball leagues was once an automated task in a draft or auction. You’d allocate as little capital as possible to the position, aiming to start the season with three closers. If you did that and were active on the waiver wire throughout the season, you could compete in saves while getting meaningful contributions from your relievers in strikeouts, ERA and WHIP.