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The New York Yankees have relied on unexpected arms this season to stabilize their bullpen after a rocky opening stretch.<\/p>\n
Among those emerging from the shadows is 27-year-old reliever Yerry De Los Santos, who\u2019s finally carving out his MLB role.<\/p>\n
After bouncing around and trying to crack the roster last season, he\u2019s now become one of Aaron Boone\u2019s more reliable options.<\/p>\n
Over 19.2 innings this year, De Los Santos holds a 1.83 ERA across 13 appearances\u2014a quiet but dominant stat line.<\/p>\nCredit: John Jones-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The formula is simple: keep the ball down and avoid barrels<\/h2>\n
De Los Santos isn\u2019t racking up strikeouts, but what he is doing might be even more valuable in Yankee Stadium\u2014controlling contact.<\/p>\n
He ranks in the 99th percentile in barrel rate and 97th percentile in ground ball rate, sitting at an elite 60.6%.<\/p>\n
Hitters just aren\u2019t squaring him up, and most of their contact dies in the dirt before it even threatens the outfield.<\/p>\n
While his walk rate sits at 12.2%, he\u2019s shown a knack for escaping trouble and staying composed when things get messy.<\/p>\n
Sinker-heavy success keeps hitters off balance<\/h2>\n
The secret behind De Los Santos\u2019 success is his sinker, which has become the foundation of his entire pitch mix.<\/p>\n
He throws it 56.3% of the time and holds hitters to a .205 average and slugging percentage with the pitch.<\/p>\n
That sinker is the engine driving his ground ball success, often inducing soft rollers and tailor-made double play opportunities.<\/p>\n
While his changeup, slider, and four-seam fastball have been hit harder, they\u2019re used sparingly to keep hitters guessing.<\/p>\nCredit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
When the strikeouts don\u2019t come, command becomes the test<\/h2>\n
The biggest concern for De Los Santos lies in his command, which can occasionally waver and inflate his walk totals.<\/p>\n
But what\u2019s impressive is his ability to limit the damage even when traffic builds\u2014he\u2019s pitching like a seasoned vet under pressure.<\/p>\n
Think of him like a mechanic working in a storm: even when parts start slipping, he somehow keeps the engine running clean.<\/p>\n
That poise has kept him in the good graces of the Yankees\u2019 staff, and his performance is only reinforcing the trust.<\/p>\n
What his role might look like moving forward<\/h2>\n
With the Yankees shifting bullpen roles throughout the season, De Los Santos might be the kind of steady bridge they need.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s not a flashy closer or setup man, but he\u2019s quietly becoming one of the most dependable arms in Boone\u2019s arsenal.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s the sixth, seventh, or eighth inning, his ground ball profile fits perfectly with what the Yankees need late in games.<\/p>\n
If he can continue limiting barrels and reducing walks, there\u2019s no reason he can\u2019t stay in this role all year long.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Yankees\u2019 All-Star trending outfielder is crashing back to Earth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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