short reliever

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Erik Swanson, an unheralded part of the Paxton trade, has also blossomed as a short reliever.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

Dave Roberts has already met with Andrew Heaney and explained to him what his role will be: starter, opener, short reliever, long reliever, setup man and closer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2021

Closer Kenley Jansen, setup man Blake Treinen and short reliever Brusdar Graterol were down because of excessive workloads in recent days, leaving Alex Vesia, Phil Bickford and Corey Knebel as the team’s best high-leverage options.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2021

But as a last-place team, the Padres could spare a short reliever as they build for the future.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2012

World-Herald, on 7-foot-1 Angels pitcher Loek van Mil: "I'm hoping for the most ironic moment in sports history if he ends up a short reliever."

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2011