7 years agoMLB.com reports the San Diego Padres will use closer Brad Hand in various situations rather than limiting him to the ninth inning. Hand's primary gig will still be slamming the door, but matchups and game circumstances may require his services earlier. A former starter, Hand appeared in several multi-inning outings last season and will still have a shot for saves entering in the eighth. The versatile lefty should be able to earn his share of saves while contributing to ERA, WHIP and strikeouts. Hand has a 2.56 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 since becoming a full-time reliever in 2016. His ADP is currently at 113, which provides reasonable value for a four-category reliever.--Andrew Le - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell