In passing on RHP David Robertson, just two weeks ago, the Yankees left a bullpen spot open, as well as salary space, for an additional reliever; cue Adam Ottavino.
The former Colorado Rockie is coming off the best season of his career, 112 strikeouts for a 13.0 K/9. In collaboration with just five home runs allowed led Ottavino to a 2.43 ERA over 77.2 innings.
An impressive campaign for Ottavino, but a career not as fortunate would instigate that last season may have been a fluke. I don’t mean to say Ottavino is a bad pitcher; he’s not.