middle reliever

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Minasian traded him last winter for outfielder Josh Lowe, and any general manager would trade a middle reliever for a middle-of-the-order bat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In the 2021 postseason, by choice, the Dodgers used an opener three times, a 20-game winner as a middle reliever, and a Hall of Fame starter as a closer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

Thatcher Hurd, who came from UCLA, was a weekend starter and middle reliever who matched his season high with six innings while earning the win in Monday’s 18-4 win.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

An opposing pro scout noted that Then has a plus arm with a “real changeup” and projects as a middle reliever and not a pitcher that would be used in leverage situations.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

Thompson said he considers holds and leverage index the most important statistics for a middle reliever or setup man such as himself.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023