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Originally Posted by puffnstuff
They showed a graphic during the game detailing the starters ERA last 11 weeks or starts. I forget which.
I dont recall all the numbers but Gausman was 2.61 and all the others were over 4. Beibers number was based on his 4 starts only.
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I feel really bad for Eric Lauer on that. He had the best ERA in the rotation when they decided to skip his start for Bieber, and then when he came out on double rest he had a bad game, but they left him in even when it was obvious he didn't have it because the bullpen was cooked. Now he gets bumped to the pen even though he's still got the best overall ERA among starters this year (although Gausman's is close).
I think it would have made sense to put him in the playoff rotation. Having a lefty starter means you can plan to use your righty relievers that game, and he's had the best overall results. I'd have put Bassitt and Berrios in the pen for the playoff - Bassitt as the long guy now and Berrios as a closer type role in the post season.