Xavier Cedeno has had a breakthrough season with the Tampa Bay Rays since being acquired back in late April in exchange for cash considerations. Especially for a reliever that had been designated for assignment earlier this season, he has been an extremely valuable reliever for the Rays in 2015. Let’s take at how this once-journeyman reliever has taken the next step in his career.
Through 59 appearances in 2015, Cedeno has posted a 2.16 ERA (3.34 FIP) with a 9.29 K/9 and a 2.81 BB/9 in 41.2 innings pitched. He’s produced a 52.7% ground ball rate and a 87.