Erik Swanson
30-Year-Old
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Swanson, who was traded from Seattle to Toronto prior to the 2023 season, continued to find success as one of the majors' top setup men. The 30-year-old finished fourth in the league with 29 holds while establishing new career-highs in games played (69), innings (66.2), strikeouts (75) and saves (four). The right-hander threw his splitter at a much higher clip (47.5 percent) than years past while tossing significantly fewer heaters. Swanson's 34.7 percent fastball usage was his lowest of his career and a massive 20 percent drop from 2022. With a 6.2 percent walk rate and near 30 percent strikeout rate for his career, Swanson is certainly capable of closing, but remains behind Jordan Romano in the pecking order for saves in Toronto. Read Past Outlooks
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Rejoins Toronto bullpen
Swanson (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Swanson got a late start to the season because of right forearm inflammation but has been cleared to return following three rehab appearances. He is in line for a setup role in the Blue Jays' bullpen, although it's possible he'll be eased back into high-leverage situations.
Swanson got a late start to the season because of right forearm inflammation but has been cleared to return following three rehab appearances. He is in line for a setup role in the Blue Jays' bullpen, although it's possible he'll be eased back into high-leverage situations.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .199 | 75 | 15 | 42 | 4 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .221 | 70 | 16 | 49 | 7 | |||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .198 | 32 | 12 | 21 | 3 | |||
2023vs Right | .231 | 43 | 9 | 31 | 5 | |||
2022vs Left | .200 | 43 | 3 | 21 | 1 | |||
2022vs Right | .205 | 27 | 7 | 18 | 2 | |||
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Since 2022Home | 2.15 | 0.87 | 67.0 | 11.1 | 2.1 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 2.70 | 1.20 | 53.1 | 10.5 | 2.5 | ||||
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2023Home | 3.09 | 1.03 | 35.0 | 10.0 | 3.3 | ||||
2023Away | 2.84 | 1.17 | 31.2 | 10.2 | 2.3 | ||||
2022Home | 1.13 | 0.69 | 32.0 | 12.4 | 0.8 | ||||
2022Away | 2.49 | 1.25 | 21.2 | 10.8 | 2.9 | ||||
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Role seemingly unchanged
Swanson's 1.86 WHIP since the All-Star break is the fifth-highest mark among all pitchers over that span. Swanson's middling performance comes at an inopportune time with Toronto closer Jordan Romano currently shelved due to a back injury.
ANALYSIS
Swanson has posted a 4.66 ERA across his last 11 appearances, but his numbers are inflated due to two poor outings as opposed to consistent struggles. Nonetheless, he still isn't missing bats at a pace that aligns with the 2.82 ERA he posted through the end of June. It appears that Swanson, who is tied atop MLB rankings with 27 holds this season, could already be usurped by Jordan Hicks in the closer pecking order.
Swanson has posted a 4.66 ERA across his last 11 appearances, but his numbers are inflated due to two poor outings as opposed to consistent struggles. Nonetheless, he still isn't missing bats at a pace that aligns with the 2.82 ERA he posted through the end of June. It appears that Swanson, who is tied atop MLB rankings with 27 holds this season, could already be usurped by Jordan Hicks in the closer pecking order.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Swanson emerged as one of the league's best setup men, compiling a 1.68 ERA (2.15 SIERA), 0.91 WHIP and 70:10 K:BB ratio over 53.2 innings. The right-hander improved his strikeout rate by nearly 10 percent and he finished fifth among qualfied relievers with a 29.5% K-BB%. Swanson's fastball-splitter combination was devastating to opposing hitters, as his 73.6% in-zone contact percentage was 4th-best among relief pitchers despite losing 1.1 mph on his 4-seamer (93.6 mph). The contact he did give up wasn't hard, as his 85 mph average exit velocity was a 98th percentile ranking. Swanson's high-leverage role is secure in Toronto, who thought enough of the reliever to trade Teoscar Hernandez for his services. While his path to saves is just as cloudy as it was in Seattle, he's still worth drafting in deeper mixed and AL-only leagues for ratio stability.
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Expected back Tuesday
Swanson (forearm) is likely to be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Return from IL imminent
Swanson (forearm) has pronounced himself ready to go after pitching with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday and Saturday, Mike Wilner of The Toronto Star reports.
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Beginning assignment Sunday
Swanson (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Throws live batting practice
Swanson (forearm) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Throws another BP session
Swanson (forearm) threw another bullpen session Monday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
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