The MLB's Sans best Agent Relievers

Player Name If there is one thing that every team in baseball needs, it is quality arms in their bullpen. Our Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the top remaining free agent relievers for 2022

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When free agency re-opens after the lockout is over, we could see a mad dash of teams trying to lock up relief pitchers.

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Prior to the lockout, we saw a handful of relievers sign new deals, with Rasiel Iglesias, Aaron Loup and Mark Melancon headlining the bunch.

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While some great arms did come off the board, there are still plenty available right now that could impact your favorite team.

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Kelly still touches 100 and averaged nearly 98 MPH last season. He pairs that velocity with a curveball that ranks in the 93rd percentile when it comes to spin rate.

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His curve has a 10 MPH differential from his fastball and generated a 30% whiff rate in 2021.

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