Jake Diekman top internal candidate to take over as A's closer
by Brendan Tuma | Wed, Dec 9th 2:38pm EST
A's GM David Frost says LHP Jake Diekman is currently the top internal candidate to take over as Oakland's closer in 2021. (Susan Slusser on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact:
The organization is fully expected to let closer Liam Hendriks leave as a free agent, which leaves the opening for Diekman to take over. The 33-year-old had a breakout season with the A's in 2020, posting a 0.42 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings. However, he also walked 12 batters during that time. Diekman was close to un-hittable, but control was an issue. There's a chance that Oakland brings in competition, but for now fantasy players can operate under the assumption that Diekman is the guy.
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