Derek Law
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Sep 17 2023Law gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Alexis Diaz having pitched three of the prior four days, Reds manager David Bell had to get creative to protect a late lead, and Fernando Cruz worked the seventh and eighth innings before handing the ball off to Law. The right-hander made things interesting, serving up singles to Daniel Vogelbach and Francisco Alvarez, but he got Pete Alonso to ground out to escape the jam. Law has been struggling lately, posting a 10.80 ERA and 2.52 WHIP over his last 10 appearances, and his last hold or save prior to Saturday came July 3, so he's unlikely to see regular high-leverage duty down the stretch.
Sep 13 2023Law will start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thursday will mark the third start of the season for Law. The 32-year-old righty has pitched to a 3.83 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 49.1 innings and will likely last an inning or two on the mound before Ben Lively (illness) picks up bulk innings in relief.
Aug 6 2023Law allowed one hit over 2.1 scoreless innings in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law, who entered with the Reds down 6-0, ate up seven outs between the sixth and eighth innings. The right-hander has worked largely in middle relief for the Reds and has posted a 3.68 ERA in 14.2 innings since his return from the injured list in early July. Control has been an issue, as it has been throughout his career; Law's issued 20 free passes over 35.2 innings (5.0 BB/9) this season.
Jul 2 2023The Reds reinstated Law (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law will rejoin the Reds ahead of their series finale against the Padres after he had been on the shelf for the past six weeks with a mild flexor mass strain. Cincinnati gave Law the green light to rejoin its bullpen after he struck out four batters over three scoreless innings across his three rehab appearances in the minors.
Jun 28 2023Law (elbow) had his rehab assignment transferred Wednesday to Triple-A Louisville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law is one step away from returning to the Reds' bullpen following what has already been a five-week absence for a right elbow flexor mass strain. He had pitched to a 2.57 ERA in 21 innings for the Reds prior to the IL stint and worked a perfect rehab frame on 14 pitches this past Sunday at High-A Dayton.
Jun 27 2023Law (elbow) began a rehab assignment with High-A Dayton on Sunday and struck out a batter over a perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Because Law has been on the shelf since May 19 with a right flexor mass sprain, he'll likely require additional tune-ups in the minors before the Reds are ready to welcome him back from the 15-day injured list. Prior to being deactivated, Law bagged three wins, two holds and one save over his 20 appearances while pitching to a 2.57 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 21 innings.
Jun 21 2023Law (elbow) threw a live bullpen session Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law has been out since May 19 while nursing an elbow sprain, but he could be set to launch a rehab assignment in the near future. The reliever has produced a 2.57 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 21 innings spanning 20 appearances -- including two starts -- with the Reds this season.
May 20 2023Law has been diagnosed with a mild flexor mass strain and will rest for 10 days, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Elbow injuries are always a significant worry for any pitcher, but Law's seemingly could have been much worse. He'll still have to build back up after his rest period, however, so his absence will presumably extend beyond the minimum 15 days.
May 19 2023Cincinnati placed Law on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 17, with a right elbow sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law has delivered an impressive 2.57 ERA through 21 innings this season, at times working as an opener, so this is a fairly significant blow to the Reds' pitching mix. It's unclear how long he might be sidelined.
May 13 2023Law will be used as an opener again Saturday against the Marlins, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Lodolo was expected to start but was scratched due to a sore calf, so it will be Law on the mound to start and potentially Levi Stoudt who handles the bulk of the innings. Law also opened Thursday's game against the Mets, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with a walk and a strikeout.
May 10 2023Law will work as the opener Thursday against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law has a 3.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 18 strikeouts in 18 innings this season. He has recorded four or more outs in five of his 17 appearances. Ben Lively will likely work as the primary pitcher after Law works an inning or two, per Sheldon.
Apr 3 2023Law picked up the save in Monday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. He allowed two hits in one scoreless inning without a walk or a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alexis Diaz was unavailable after pitching the prior two days, so Law stepped in to close out Monday's victory. The right-hander was the last of six Reds relievers to appear in the game behind starter Connor Overton. It was Law's first save since 2019, and while he's not the most dominant pitcher in terms of strikeouts, Law is the most experienced arm in the Cincinnati bullpen.
Mar 30 2023Law had his contract selected by the Reds on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law won an Opening Day bullpen spot in Cincinnati and could quickly rise into a prominent setup role. Alexis Diaz is of course the clear frontrunner for saves.
Nov 15 2022Law was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Splitting time between Detroit and Cincinnati last season, Law was dominant out of the bullpen, recording a 1.13 ERA through his first 13 appearances. His ERA then shot up to 17.18 over his final four appearances. Should Law clear waivers, he will have to regroup in Triple-A before the Reds bring him back into their bullpen.
Oct 2 2022Law (2-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit with one walk over 1.2 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law relieved Nick Lodolo to begin the sixth and went 1-2-3 through the first hitters he faced. The right-handed reliever returned in the seventh and appeared to be cruising to another 1-2-3 inning before surrendering a two-out homer to Seiya Suzuki to put the Reds down 2-1. Law has now allowed five runs over his last two appearances, taking the loss each time.
Aug 30 2022Law (1-1) picked up the victory Tuesday against St. Louis, striking out one in two shutout innings of relief while allowing a hit in a 5-1 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first appearance for the Reds, Law entered the game in the fifth inning with the team leading 4-1 and tossed two scoreless innings. The veteran signed a minor-league deal with Cincinnati on Aug. 14 after being designated for assignment by Detroit earlier in the month. It was his first win since 2019 when he was a member of the Blue Jays.
Aug 14 2022Law signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law was designated for assignment by the Tigers in early August and elected free agency after clearing waivers. He'll settle for a minor-league deal with the Reds and will report to Triple-A Louisville to begin his time with the organization. Over 33 appearances at Triple-A Toledo this year, the 31-year-old has posted a 3.23 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 39 innings.
Aug 4 2022Law was designated for assignment Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law has made two appearances out of the bullpen since being promoted to Detroit on July 30. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster in favor of Bryan Garcia, who will start Friday against the Rays.
Jul 29 2022Law's contract was purchased from Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers had a bullpen game Friday and need a fresh reliever, so Law gets added to the 40-man roster and the active roster. He has a 5.57 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 21 innings across 19 appearances out of the Triple-A bullpen since the beginning of June.
Sep 5 2021The Twins designated Law for assignment Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law, who's been on the injured list since July 17 with a right shoulder impingement, loses his 40-man roster spot to allow for Luke Farrell's return from the 60-day IL. Law has been decent with a 4.20 ERA in 15 relief innings this season, but his injury makes him unlikely to get claimed on waivers in the next couple days.
Jul 17 2021The Twins placed Law on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder impingement, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law allowed one run in 8.2 innings after rejoining the Twins on July 1. Overall in 2021, the righty has pitched 15 innings with the big-league club and posted a 4.20 ERA. It's unclear how long Law will be sidelined as his throwing shoulder recovers.
Jul 1 2021Law's contract was selected by the Twins on Thursday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law was cast off the 40-man roster and outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul in mid-May, and he's posted a 4.61 ERA in 13.2 innings with the minor-league club this year. He's recorded an 8.53 ERA and 2.68 WHIP in 6.1 innings across five appearances with the Twins in 2021, and he should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever after right-hander Matt Shoemaker was designated for assignment.
May 21 2021Law cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier in the week, but he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. Law has appeared in five games for Minnesota this season and has given up six runs on 11 hits with nine strikeouts and six walks over 6.1 innings.
May 18 2021The Twins designated Law for assignment Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move comes a day after Law's miserable relief outing Monday in which he allowed four runs on five hits in 1.1 innings. The righty posted an 8.53 ERA in five appearances after being called up May 8.
May 8 2021Law's contract was selected by the Twins on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law failed to break camp with the major-league club this year, but he'll join Minnesota's bullpen as part of a shuffle after right-hander Cody Stashak was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul and Travis Blankenhorn was designated for assignment. Law allowed three hits and three walks while striking out 13 in eight scoreless innings this spring.
Mar 29 2021Law will not break camp in the big leagues, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law threw eight scoreless innings this spring, striking out 13 batters while walking three and allowing three hits, but it wasn't enough earn him a roster spot. The fact that he's not on the 40-man roster certainly didn't help his case. He could be one of the team's top depth options this season, though the lack of a 40-man spot will hurt him there as well.
Mar 24 2021Law has pitched well enough during Graperfruit League play to potentially garner an Opening Day bullpen spot, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com. Law has thrown six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and one walk this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law would seem to be a longshot, but the Twins may have found a way to improve his mechanics. Law didn't receive a call-up to the majors at any point in 2020 after being included in the Rangers' 60-man player pool, but the reliever made 58 appearances for the Blue Jays in 2019, compiling a 4.90 ERA and 1.66 WHIP. He'd likely work in middle relief if he does make the final roster, but he would need to be added to the 40-man roster considering he was a non-roster invitee to spring training.
Nov 24 2020Law announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he agreed to a minor-league contract with the Twins that includes an invitation to big-league spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul, Law's deal is worth $750,000 at the big-league level and contains an opt-out clause. Law didn't receive a call-up to the majors at any point in 2020 after being included in the Rangers' 60-man player pool, but the reliever made 58 appearances for the Blue Jays in 2019, compiling a 4.90 ERA and 1.66 WHIP.
Jul 19 2020Law was assigned to the Rangers' alternate training site Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law worked as a non-roster invitee during summer camp, but he'll head to the team's alternate facility with less than a week remaining until Opening Day. The 29-year-old has some experience as a closer in the past and could be one of the team's top options to fill in if injuries pile up in the bullpen even though he isn't currently on the 40-man roster.
Jun 29 2020Law was named to the Rangers' 60-man player pool Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law, who is not on the 40-man roster, has 167 games of MLB experience over the last four seasons with the Giants and Blue Jays. He was used to close some games for Toronto when closer Ken Giles dealt with an elbow injury and was away on a paternity leave. Many relievers would need to be hurt for the Rangers to turn to Law as a closer, but his experience could make him one of the first callups should an injury hit the bullpen. The 29-year-old right-hander posted a 4.90 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 67:40 K:BB ratio over 60.2 innings in 2019.
Jan 30 2020Law signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The contract includes an invitation to spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law is headed south after being non-tendered by the Blue Jays in December. Across 58 appearances with Toronto in 2019, the righty posted a 4.90 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 67:40 K:BB in 60.2 innings. He'll compete for one of the Rangers' final bullpen spots during spring camp.
Dec 2 2019Law was non-tendered by the Blue Jays on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law registered five saves (one blown save) on the way to a 4.90 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with a 67:40 K:BB over 60.2 frames a season ago.
Sep 18 2019Law allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out none in the ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Law was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning. He made things interesting by allowing four of the first five batters he faced to reach base, prior to recording the final out with the bases loaded. He now has five saves on the season, though Ken Giles still in place as the team's primary closer which will leave Law with inconsistent save opportunities at best to close the season.
Aug 24 2019Law pitched 1.2 innings Saturday, allowing just two walks and striking out two to earn the save in a 7-5 win over the Mariners.
Aug 23 2019Law (0-2) took the loss Thursday against the Dodgers, giving up three runs on three hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning to blow his first save of the season.
Aug 10 2019Law allowed one hit and one walk but posted two strikeouts during a four-out save in 5-4 victory against the Yankees on Saturday.
Aug 5 2019Law struck out one through 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings to record his second save in a 2-0 win over the Rays on Monday.
Jul 4 2019Law will serve as the opener Thursday against the Red Sox, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Law will be deployed as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Law will be deployed as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet<\/a>Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 25 2019Law gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning during Friday's loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2018Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that Law (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Sacramento, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Law's last pitched for the Giants on May 9 before he was moved to the 10-day disabled list with the ankle injury, so he'll likely require multiple rehab appearances before being activated. The right-handed has given up seven runs over nine innings with the big club this season and isn't a lock to stick with the Giants once he's reinstated from the DL.
May 18 2018Law's recent option was revoked and he was placed on the 10-day disabled list with an ankle injury Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Law had been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento back on April 10, but the Giants discovered that he had sustained a nerve-related ankle injury during his last appearance back on April 9. They were allowed to revoke his option and send him to the disabled list instead. He will throw Friday, but a precise timetable for his return has not been made clear.
May 13 2018Law was seen wearing a walking boot Sunday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Law, who was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, was reportedly seen sporting a walking boot in the Giants' clubhouse Sunday in Pittsburgh. No other news of the injury has been conceded, but it sounds like the reliever is dealing with some sort of foot or ankle setback.
May 8 2018Law was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Although he's returning to the majors, it's unlikely that Law will see many high-leverage situations. Prior to being sent to Triple-A Sacramento, Law had given up seven runs on 10 hits and four walks over 6.1 innings. He didn't show much improvement with Sacramento, as he allowed nine runs over eight innings of work.
Apr 28 2018Law will serve as the Giants' 26th man the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.Law has given up seven runs in 8.2 innings between the majors and Triple-A this season, and will likely only come in if one of the two games gets out of hand in either direction. He will head back to Triple-A after the twin bill.
Apr 12 2018Law was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Thursday's game against San Diego, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.Law will add a little extra depth to the Giants' bullpen as the club optioned Andrew Suarez back down to Sacramento following his start Wednesday. Over 41 appearances with the big-league team in 2017, Law posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with a 35:14 K:BB in 37.1 innings of relief.
Mar 10 2018Law gave up a run off a hit and a walk in his lone inning of work Saturday against the Angels.Law fell apart in the second half of last season after serving as a part-time closer at one point. The 27-year-old finished with a 5.06 ERA after posting a sparkling 2.13 ERA in his rookie year. He maintained his solid strikeout rate (8.4 K/9), but his walks (3.4 BB/9) and homers (1.2 HR/9) were the main culprits for his stark regression. How Law performs this spring will largely determine whether he will get another shot in the Giants' bullpen this season. Even if he makes it, the righty won't provide the holds or saves fantasy owners will be searching for in drafts.
Sep 1 2017The Giants recalled Law from Triple-A Sacramento, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.The right-hander's 5.40 ERA this year was a far cry from last year's 2.13, which in retrospect was a bit too good, despite his intriguing skills. Law will pitch in the middle innings, with some high-leverage appearances, for a club playing out the string.
Jun 5 2017Law was the losing pitcher of record after giving up two runs over 1.2 innings in a 9-7 loss to the Phillies on Sunday.Law was putting together a solid season -- including a successful run as the team's closer -- but he has run into trouble recently, giving up runs in three of his last four appearances while watching his ERA jump to 3.60. The 26-year-old's velocity and strikeout rates are on par with last year's dominant debut, but his control (3.2 BB/9) and command (1.4 HR/9) of the strike zone have taken hits, resulting in run-of-the-mill results. Law should still be a decent source of holds and a good handcuff for Mark Melancon, but he doesn't appear to be the ratio-boosting middle reliever that he was last season.
May 31 2017Law gave up one hit and one walk but escaped the seventh of Tuesday's game against the Nationals without allowing a run.The 26-year-old filled in capably for Mark Melancon in the ninth inning while Melancon was down with an elbow injury earlier this month, converting all four of his save opportunities. Law has since transitioned back to a setup role, and while he's been a bit shakier of late, he seems to still be next in line should anything else happen to Melancon.
May 17 2017Law pitched a perfect ninth inning en route to his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.This was the 26-year-old's toughest test since taking over as the Giants' closer and he came through with flying colors in an important division game. Outside of a rough outing against the Reds -- in which he still recorded the save -- Law has done a bang up job filling in for Mark Melancon (elbow), likely cementing his role as the next in line should the Giants need him to close games again. San Francisco's regular closer expects to be activated off the disabled list Friday, so fantasy owners should begin planning their next course of action once Law returns to his usual setup role.
May 14 2017Law pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his third save of the season during Saturday's win over the Reds.With Mark Melancon (elbow) on the disabled list, Law has filled in and provided serviceable virtual numbers. Law's value is likely to be fleeting with Melancon eligible to return from the disabled list May 16, but regardless of the initial severity of any arm injury, setbacks or additional aggravation aren't out of the question. This might not be the last stretch of the season that Law moves the fantasy needle.
May 11 2017Law gave up two runs on three hits Wednesday, but he was able to limit the damage and convert the save in a 6-5 win over the Mets.It wasn't easy, but Law managed to preserve a three-run lead in the ninth to convert his first save as interim closer for the Giants. He hasn't been the same dominant reliever we saw in his rookie campaign last year, mainly due to a decrease in control (2.3 K/BB compared to 5.6 K/BB last season) and an 80-point jump in opponents' BABIP. Still, the 26-year-old's 3.38 ERA is serviceable, and he should see the majority of save opportunities until Mark Melancon (elbow) returns from the disabled list.
May 9 2017Manager Bruce Bochy announced Tuesday that Law will likely handle the majority of the save opportunities while Mark Melancon (elbow) is on the disabled list, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.Melancon is eligible -- and expected -- to be activated from the disabled list on May 16, so Law will assume the Giants' closer role for the next six games. The 26-year-old has posted a 2.40 ERA and 21.2 percent strikeout rate over 15 innings of relief this season. For fantasy owners desperate for saves, Law is worthy of a short-term pickup.
May 2 2017Law retired the only batter he faced via the strikeout Monday, earning the one-out save in a 4-3 win over the Dodgers.Regular closer Mark Melancon was given the night off after pitching four of the Giants' last five games. Steven Okert and Law combined to close out the ninth in a tight win over the Dodgers. The 26-year-old has picked things up of late after struggling out of the gates, earning two wins, two holds and a save over his last five appearances.
Apr 30 2017Law threw a scoreless inning while striking out three on the way to his third hold of the season in Sunday's extra-inning loss to San Diego.Law rediscovered his strikeout stuff after carrying a pedestrian 5.6 K/9 into Sunday's matchup. He will have to limit the amount of batters he is allowing to reach base (1.46 WHIP) if he wants to keep his ERA below the three-run mark. Still, the 26-year-old was dominant in a large enough sample size last season (2.13 ERA in 55 innings) to earn holds league owners' trust.
Apr 10 2017Law gave up a run in his lone inning of work Sunday, notching his first hold of the season in a win over the Padres.Law served up a solo home run to Yangervis Solarte and walked Ryan Schimpf before escaping trouble in the eighth. It's still early, and the 26-year-old was dominant for the majority of last season, but he can't afford to continue having shaky outings or he will run the risk of losing shared setup duties with Hunter Strickland (who returns from paternity leave Monday).
Apr 2 2017Law failed to record an out Sunday, giving up one run on three hits in a 6-5 loss to Arizona.It wasn't the greatest start to the season for Law, who is looking to solidify his role as a late-inning bridge to Mark Melancon. It was just one poor outing, so expect the 26-year-old to bounce back, considering he posted a 2.13 ERA and 0.96 WHIP last season. The young pitcher should continue to be viewed as a good source for holds.
Mar 28 2017Law -- despite having a 6.32 ERA this spring -- is still a candidate to serve as the Giants' setup man.Manager Bruce Bochy has remained mum on how he plans on setting up his bullpen outside of Mark Melancon serving as the club's closer. Law had a breakout campaign in 2016, posting a 2.13 ERA over 55 innings and finishing the year as a part of closer committee. Both he and Hunter Strickland figure to see the majority of seventh and eighth inning opportunities, but whoever acts as the team's primary setup man will be the better target for accruing holds.
Feb 8 2017Law is expected to fall in either a seventh or eighth inning role to start the season, CSN Bay Area reports.After posting an impressive 2.13 ERA in 55 innings as a rookie, Law is ready to compete for the setup role behind new closer Mark Melancon. He will compete with Hunter Strickland, who also had a strong campaign in 2016 (3.10 ERA in 61 innings). The latter has the ability to hit triple digits on the radar gun, while the former has better secondary pitchers to compliment his mid-to-high 90s fastball. Whoever wins the job out of spring will be the best source of holds in San Francisco and should get first crack at closing games should anything happen to Melancon.
Sep 23 2016Law -- who entered Thursday's game in the eighth inning -- appears to have lost the closer role to Sergio Romo.Manager Bruce Bochy had been going with a closer by committee headed by Law and Hunter Strickland, but when both failed to hold a lead in a crucial game against the Dodgers on Sept. 19, Bochy decided to go with Romo for the next two save opportunities. With the former closer converting both saves, it appears he will take over as the team's primary option, relinquishing Law back into a setup role.
Sep 20 2016Law was charged with a run in the Dodgers walk-off win Monday.Law was brought into the game with two outs in the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. He got the job done in the eighth and was given a chance to finish the job in the ninth. He gave up a leadoff single and was lifted for Javier Lopez, who also gave up a hit. Hunter Strickland came in and was eventually charged with the blown save after allowing both runners to score. Manager Bruce Bochy's plan of using both Law and Strickland as co-closers has failed its first attempt. It is unclear how the manager will handle the next save opportunity.
Sep 18 2016Manager Bruce Bochy announced that he will heavily rely on both Law and Hunter Strickland to close out games down the stretch, CSN Bay Area reports.Law has arguably been the Giants' best reliever this season, posting a 1.90 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 52.2 innings, so it is no surprise he will get to see some save opportunities. He did just return from an elbow injury, so he may get eased into the role as the Giants don't want to push their young reliever too hard and risk re-injury. Strickland figures to get the ninth if a save situation presents itself Monday against Dodgers because Law pitched Sunday and is unlikely to be used on back-to-back days.
Sep 14 2016Law (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL on Wednesday.This move was anticipated, as it was reported on Tuesday that Law was getting ready to come off the DL. He will be eased back into action, and has a chance to see some ninth-inning work before the end of the season, as the Giants are going with a closer-by-committee approach after removing Santiago Casilla from the role. Law has a 1.94 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 23.7 percent K-rate in 51 innings this season.
Sep 13 2016Law (elbow) will be activated from the DL on Wednesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Law is ready to return after missing just over the minimum two weeks required by his DL stint, and it doesn't sound like manager Bruce Bochy has any intention of easing him back into the late innings. In fact, Bochy has already said Law will factor into the ninth-inning mix after Santiago Casilla's removal from the closer role over the weekend. Law has pitched to a 1.94 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 53 appearances with the Giants this season and the peripherals largely support the stellar ratios.
Sep 10 2016Law (elbow) -- who expects to return either Tuesday or Wednesday -- could immediately enter the competition for the vacant closer role in San Francisco, CSN Bay Area reports.Manager Bruce Bochy said Law will be in the ninth-inning mix when he returns. The rookie has arguably been the Giants' best reliever this season, posting a 1.94 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 51 innings before landing on the disabled list with a right elbow strain Aug. 28. Bochy tends to lean on his veterans in higher-pressure innings, but Law's dominance this year may force his manager to give him save opportunities. Expect the Giants to use a committee approach for the immediate future, but Law is definitely worth a stash for those looking for saves down the stretch.
Sep 5 2016Law (elbow) could return to action next Monday when first eligible, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Law is on the disabled list with an elbow injury, but he has been able to play catch at the team's spring training complex, and the team is optimistic he will be able to rejoin the big club after sitting out the minimum 15 days.
Aug 28 2016Law was placed on the DL with a strained right elbow.Law has been a stellar reliever for the Giants this season, producing a 1.94 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 51 innings. The fact that he's dealing with an elbow strain is particularly concerning given that he previous underwent Tommy John surgery in 2014, but it's unclear how much time this injury will cost him. The Giants recalled recalled Jarrett Parker from Triple-A Sacramento to take Law's spot on the 25-man roster.
Aug 10 2016With pitched a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday to bring his scoreless appearance streak up to 17.Law has been untouchable of late, lowering his ERA to 2.05 (lowest among San Francisco relievers) after Wednesday's outing. Manager Bruce Bochy has been more willing to turn to him in high-leverage situations, as evidenced by his usage in the eighth inning of today's 1-0 game. During his scoreless streak Law has allowed just nine baserunners while striking out 14. He has also racked up five holds over that span.
Jul 31 2016Law retired two batters in the eighth inning of Sunday's win over Washington to earn his seventh hold of the season.Law has quietly been one of the Giants' better relievers as of late, running his scoreless inning streak up to 10 innings with an 11:2 K:BB ratio over that span. San Francisco's bullpen has had an up-and-down season, so the 25-year-old Law should continue to see late-inning appearances and be in line for hold opportunities.
Jul 21 2016Law has yet to allow a run through six relief appearances in July.Law has totaled five innings pitched in that span and has given up just two hits with six strikeouts. This is encouraging for the rookie who gave up six runs over 13 innings pitched in June. Law now has a 2.65 ERA along with a 1.06 WHIP that ranks best among Giants' relievers with at least 10 appearances.
Jul 21 2016Law tossed 1.2 shutout innings against the Red Sox on Wednesday.Law was actually the only Giants pitcher to enter the game and not surrender a run to the red-hot Boston lineup. In a year of bullpen struggles, the unproven Law has been a revelation for the Giants with a 2.65 ERA and an impressive 35:6 K:BB ratio over 34 innings. While current closer Santiago Casilla has struggled as of late, manager Bruce Bochy is unlikely to turn to Law if he decides to make a mid-season change. However, his current string of excellence will undoubtedly earn him more high-leverage situations in the second half, which could lead to more holds.
Jun 20 2016Law pitched one scoreless inning and earned his second win of the season during Sunday's outing against the Rays.Sunday's performance brought the 25-year-old rookie's ERA down to 2.70. Since entering the league, Law has excelled with pitch control and has walked just four batters across 23.1 innings. Additionally, he's been retiring more batters via strikeouts as of late, recording at least one strikeout in each of his last seven games.
May 19 2016Since being called up April 15, Law has posted a 3.00 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 12 innings.Law was called up when Sergio Romo (forearm) was placed on the disabled list. He has done a great job of filling the void, using his low-to-mid 90s fastball and two breaking balls to generate positive results. Despite his early success, he will be a possible candidate to be sent down when Romo returns due to his lack of experience and presence of minor league options.
Mar 5 2015Law threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, his first since undergoing Tommy John last June, CSN Bay Area reports.Law said that the session went "really, really well" and that his arm feels about "60 percent." The hard-throwing righty almost made the Giants' Opening Day roster in 2014 after a spectacular spring campaign, but spent the year at Triple-A Fresno before having to undergo Tommy John surgery in June. It sounds like Law is progressing well and should be looking at a June or July return to the mound.
Nov 21 2014Law was added to the Giants' 40-man roster, CSN Bay Area reports.Law was impressive at Double-A Richmond in 2014, posting a 2.57 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 28 innings. He unfortunately had to undergo Tommy John surgery in June, and it will keep him shelved until around that same time this year. Despite the injury, the Giants felt that his prospects were strong enough to protect Law from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to their 40-man roster.
Mar 29 2014Law has been assigned to Double-A Richmond, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Law was a candidate to begin the season with the Giants, but he'll instead start in Double-A with the possibility of returning to the big leagues at some point this season. In 25.2 innings of High-A ball in 2013, Law posted a 4-0 record while striking out 45 batters and posting a 2.10 ERA.
Mar 27 2014With news of Jeremy Affeldt (knee) having to start the year on the DL, Law is a likely candidate to fill the Giants' final bullpen spot.Law has stuck around on the big league roster for the duration of spring training and now it looks as though he may stick around for the beginning of the regular season as well. He has posted a 4.50 ERA with a 6:3 K:BB ratio over six innings this spring. Should Law start the season in the bigs, he would serve as a low-pressure middle reliever for the Giants.
Mar 22 2014Law is still in the running for the Giants' final reliever spot, CSN Bay Area reports.Law has pitched well this spring, posting a 1.93 ERA in 4.2 innings. The Giants are still considering him for the final bullpen spot, even though he hasn't pitched above the High-A level. While he remains a long shot to win the job, all indications are that he'll be called up at some point this season.