long reliever

jwaaa17 · 05-30-2019, 12:29 PM

is there an advantage or disadvantage to having a long reliever, and if so, should this be a starter ? geuss I should have asked this about 15 seasons ago

Rain King · 05-30-2019, 12:32 PM

The long reliever won't tire as quickly (but I assume doesn't get as much of the "reliever" bonus). Basically, they should be able to go 3-4 innings whereas most other relief positions will tire after 1 or 2.

chazzycat · 05-30-2019, 06:52 PM

The main benefit of a long reliever is performing mop up duty in blowouts ("avoid high leverage"). This can save the rest of your bullpen so they are better rested in the higher leverage situations.

Everyone should do that during the playoffs at minimum, because you don't need 5 starters. Whether or not dedicating a roster spot for the regular season is worth it, I'm not as sure.

05-30-2019, 12:29 PM	#1
jwaaa17 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 8	long reliever is there an advantage or disadvantage to having a long reliever, and if so, should this be a starter ? geuss I should have asked this about 15 seasons ago

05-30-2019, 12:32 PM	#2
Rain King Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,131 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	The long reliever won't tire as quickly (but I assume doesn't get as much of the "reliever" bonus). Basically, they should be able to go 3-4 innings whereas most other relief positions will tire after 1 or 2.

05-30-2019, 06:52 PM	#3
chazzycat All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,685	The main benefit of a long reliever is performing mop up duty in blowouts ("avoid high leverage"). This can save the rest of your bullpen so they are better rested in the higher leverage situations. Everyone should do that during the playoffs at minimum, because you don't need 5 starters. Whether or not dedicating a roster spot for the regular season is worth it, I'm not as sure.