The Texas Rangers have a lock at closer, but who will be responsible for setting up the closer in 2019? They have a few options, each of which comes with some setup experience. Here are the leading candidates…
Shawn Kelley
Career holds: 68
Career saves: 15
2018 stats: 54 appearances, 2.94 ERA, 0.898 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, .188 BAA (Batting Average Against)
Kelly is the most established setup man of the candidates. He had an outstanding 2018 season between the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics.