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Lucas Erceg
Kansas City Royals
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Moving to high-leverage role
They Royals plan to use Erceg in the highest leverage spots in 2025, whether that be the ninth for a save opportunity or in the seventh inning, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Erceg gave up a run with two hits and two strikeouts in one inning during his spring debut Wednesday and reached 98.1 mph with his fastball.
ANALYSIS
Erceg racked up 11 of Kansas City's 15 regular-season saves last season after the team acquired him from Oakland in July and didn't have much competition for the closer role prior to the signing of Carlos Estevez. It appears Erceg will operate as more of a late-inning fireman that receives some save opportunities, while Estevez is likely to work the ninth inning with a bit more consistency.
Erceg racked up 11 of Kansas City's 15 regular-season saves last season after the team acquired him from Oakland in July and didn't have much competition for the closer role prior to the signing of Carlos Estevez. It appears Erceg will operate as more of a late-inning fireman that receives some save opportunities, while Estevez is likely to work the ninth inning with a bit more consistency.