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Previewing the new Atlanta Braves Bullpen

By James Kunkle

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 7: Shane Greene #61 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the ninth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on April 7, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Kansas City 3-1. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 7: Shane Greene #61 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the ninth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on April 7, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Kansas City 3-1. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images) /

Sean Newcomb

Sean Newcomb has established himself as a presence out of the bullpen since returning from Gwinnett.

He has pitched much better out of the pen and the Atlanta Braves have already stated that he will be remaining in that role for at least the rest of this season.

Time will tell if this is his long term role or if the Braves have a desire to see him back in the rotation.

Luke Jackson

The former closer should still have a solid spot on the team and maybe it’s for the better for him. We all know he imploded on opening day, but after that Jackson turned in many quality outings and obviously was rewarded to be the closer for the Braves for a while.

Lately though, it has been a severe struggle. In 9 Innings pitched in July, Jackson allowed 9 earned runs and 22 runners on base.

One thing that will help Jackson’s case to remain on the team will be Snitker can trust him to stay in a game to face both right hander’s and left-handers.

His numbers are actually better against lefty’s this year as they are only batting .178 against Jackson and his slider.

Another reason Luke Jackson will stay up on the bullpen is the fact he has no Minor League options left and I’m sure the Braves aren’t willing to sacrifice him to Waivers.

Hopefully Jackson will pitch more to his capabilities in lower leverage situations again.

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