ANDREW CHAFIN NEWS

Struggles with command in loss Chafin (2-4) took the loss Tuesday against Colorado. He allowed four runs (three earned) on one hit and two walks while failing to record an out.

Impact After the Brewers had already used Elvis Peguero, Joel Payamps and Devin Williams out of the bullpen, Chafin was called upon to handle the 10th inning. The recently-acquired lefty walked Michael Toglia to begin the frame, then surrendered a bunt single to Brenton Doyle and walked Cole Tucker to score a run before exiting the game with the bases loaded. Abner Uribe came in to finish off the inning, but not before allowing all three inherited runners to score. Chafin now holds an 8.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through nine innings across his last 11 appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crew adds reliever Chafin in trade with D-backs (source) The Brewers added to their active Deadline, agreeing to a trade with the D-backs for left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, a source told MLB.c...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sent north to Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Chafin from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Peter Strezlecki, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chafin spent time in the closer role for Arizona earlier this year, accumulating eight saves, and he's more than just a situational lefty. In fact, Chafin has held opposing right-handed hitters to a .185/.267/.370 line so far this season. The 33-year-old will pitch important innings for Milwaukee down the stretch as the club looks to overtake the Reds in the NL Central.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Chafin (2-3) was tagged with the loss and a blown save against the Cardinals on Monday. He allowed five runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over two-thirds of a...

Impact Chafin chalked up the outing to poor execution, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. The right-hander got to two strikes on six of seven batters, but he could not put batters away. "Going for too many punch-outs, I think, and ended up walking guys, and we saw what happened," Chafin said. It was the second straight blown save for Chafin, who last worked a save opportunity July 5. He's one of a trio of relievers -- along with Scott McGough and Miguel Castro -- that manager Torey Lovullo has mixed and matched late in games. All three have had rough outings within the last week, which could open the door for Kevin Ginkel or perhaps a trade-deadline acquisition.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from paternity leave Chafin was activated from the paternity leave list Friday.

Impact The veteran left-hander is back in the bullpen after tending to more important matters. Chafin has collected a 3.06 ERA and 45:15 K:BB over 32.1 innings out of the Diamondbacks' bullpen this season.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Arizona placed Chafin on the paternity list Tuesday.

Impact Chafin will miss at least a portion of the Diamondbacks' three-game series in Atlanta as he welcomes a new addition to his growing family. Luis Frias has been called up from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't hold lead Chafin (2-2) was credited with a blown save and loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk to the Mets over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Chafin got the first two outs and nearly had the third, but catcher Carson Kelly couldn't hang on to Francisco Alvarez's foul trip. Given a second life, Alvarez drilled a game-tying home run to right-center. Two batters later, the Diamondbacks were down a run. Chafin had been the primary closer to the start the season, but he hadn't been used in a close-out situation since May 29, as Scott McGough emerged in that role. This was the third time in the last week the bullpen failed the Diamondbacks late in a game.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Chafin (ankle) struck out two over a scoreless and hitless inning in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Chafin rolled an ankle Tuesday and was unavailable to pitch the last two days. He pitched the eighth inning Thursday while Scott McGough recorded the save, his third in as many appearances. Chafin's last save was May 29, though he remains a trusted late-inning arm.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls ankle Chafin rolled his ankle during batting practice prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Michael McDermott of SI.com reports.

Impact Chafin sustained the injury while shagging flyballs. He was scheduled to throw a bullpen session before the game, and it's unclear if he was available Tuesday. Chafin didn't pitch in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to Milwaukee.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Free Press Andrew Chafin declined his player option, but unable to find a multi-year deal in free agency, he then wanted to return to the Detroit Tigers.

JUNE 13, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Unable to close out Tigers Chafin allowed one hit and one walk over a third of an inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.

Impact Chafin entered with a save opportunity to begin the ninth inning but ceded a leadoff triple and one-out walk before giving way to Scott McGough. The former remains a reliable bullpen arm and will continue to get save chances along with McGough and Miguel Castro. Since a two-game hiccup in early May, Chafin has a 1.56 ERA with 12 strikeouts, four walks and seven holds over nine innings (12 appearances).

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs eighth save Chafin earned a save over the Rockies on Monday, retiring the only batter he faced via strikeout.

Impact Drew Jameson pitched 3.2 scoreless innings in relief and nearly closed the game, but Chafin was summoned to record the final out after Randal Grichuk stroked a two-out single in the ninth. Chafin got Elehuris Montero to go down swinging on a slider to finish off the victory and earn his eighth save. The lefty reliever has nabbed four saves in May and appears to be sharing the closer role with Miguel Castro, who also has four saves this month.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for save Chafin did not pitch in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

Impact The Diamondbacks had a save situation -- entered the ninth inning up 5-3 -- but none of Chafin, Miguel Castro or Kyle Nelson were available after throwing three of the last four days. Jose Ruiz tried to close the door but gave up a two-run home run to Trea Turner before taking the loss in the 10th.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Preserves lead Chafin allowed one hit over two-thirds of an inning to record a hold in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact After Arizona took the lead in the top of the eighth inning, manager Torey Lovullo went with the lefty Chapin to face the top of Philadelphia's order, which included a pair of lefty hitters. Chafin and Scott McGough got the Diamondbacks through unscathed, setting up a save for Miguel Castro, who has recently become a regular in the closer mix. Matchups appear to dictate late-game usage patterns, which includes decisions on which pitcher will throw the eighth inning, so fantasy managers can expect Chafin and Castro to share the save chances for now.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slams door for save Chafin issued one walk in a scoreless inning Monday. He struck out three batters and earned a save against the Phillies.

Impact Chafin worked around a two-out walk to secure the 6-3 victory for Arizona. It was his first save since May 15 while Miguel Castro recorded two outs in the seventh inning. Chafin has tossed five straight shutout frames, lowering his ERA to 3.38 with a 29:6 K:BB.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches sixth save Chafin threw a perfect inning to earn a save over Oakland on Monday.

Impact Chafin needed just 10 pitches to close out the 5-2 win Monday. It was his first save chance since May 6 when he coughed up three runs without recording an out. He lowered his ERA to 3.94 with a 24:5 K:BB through 16 innings. Chafin and Miguel Castro, who worked the eighth inning Monday, appear to be the top arms in Arizona's bullpen at the moment.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works eighth inning again Chafin got the final out of the eighth inning in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Giants.

Impact Starter Zac Gallen cruised through 7.2 innings before giving up a run-producing double on his 97th pitch. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo brought in Chafin for the left-handed LaMonte Wade to escape the inning. The appearance in the eighth inning was the second straight for Chafin, who has been the Diamondbacks' primary closer but has hit a rough patch over the last week. The left-hander will continue to pitch in high-leverage situations, but Chafin may not be the automatic ninth-inning option for now.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used in eighth inning Chafin allowed two hits and struck out one over one inning to earn a hold in Friday's 7-5 win over San Francisco.

Impact Chafin entered with one out and a runner on in the eighth inning against a string of scheduled lefties. He allowed the inherited runner to score but managed to preserve the lead and got the first batter of the ninth out before Miguel Castro finished the game against right-handed batters. Chafin has been the club's primary closer but hit a rough patch of late, giving up four runs on seven hits over his last two-plus innings.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters tied game, takes loss Chafin (2-1) was the losing pitcher in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Miami. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out two over one-plus innings.

Impact Chafin was brought into a non-save situation in the eighth inning -- perhaps because the left-hander had pitched since Saturday -- and had a clean inning before giving up a leadoff double in the ninth. It was the second straight outing that resulted in an adverse result. The last time out, Chafin allowed four hits and three runs in a blown save.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Chafin allowed three runs and an inherited runner to score on four hits and picked up a blown save in Saturday's 8-7 win over Washington.

Impact Chafin was part of a bullpen implosion that let a 6-2 lead entering the ninth inning slip away. Fortunately for Arizona's closer, Chafin avoided the loss when his teammates mounted their own comeback in the bottom of the frame. The left-hander, who's converted five of seven save chances, has pitched better (2.50 SIERA, 2.36 xFIP) than his 4.26 ERA might suggest.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save of season Chafin picked up the save in Friday's 3-1 victory over Washington. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Chafin has now tossed scoreless outings in 12 of his 13 appearances this year. The southpaw sports a 1.03 WHIP on the season, and is averaging nearly two strikeouts per inning (21 K's over 12.2 innings). The 32-year-old is a more than serviceable closer option for fantasy managers.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not labelled closer Arizona manager Torey Lovullo refrained from calling Chafin the team's closer Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Despite the continued use of Chafin in save situations, Lovullo would only go as far as saying the reliever was "maybe" his top option. The manager said he might pivot away from Chafin if a situation dictates it. "I don't have a problem running him out there right-left-right," Lovullo said. "But if it's a wall of righties and it's a good matchup for a right-handed pitcher, I would probably go in a different direction." Chafin has converted four of five opportunities so far.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save Chafin walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Royals.

Impact The lefty continued his impressive start to the season, as Chafin has been scored upon in only one of his first 12 appearances so far. That one outing did result in his only blown save, but he still appears to be solidifying his hold on the closer role for Arizona, posting a 2.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB through 10.1 innings.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save but wins Chafin (2-0) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out four over 1.2 scoreless innings to pick up the win over Kansas City on Monday.

Impact Chafin entered with one out and two runners on in the bottom of eighth inning and allowed a game-tying single to Kyle Isbel. That marked his first blown save in four opportunities, but he was able to walk away with the win in the ninth when Nick Ahmed's fielder's choice plated the winning run. After a dominant stretch to open the season, Chafin's run into a rough patch, allowing three runs on five hits (one home run) and two walks over his last 2.1 innings (three games).

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked for first time Chafin allowed three runs on two hits and one walk over a third of an inning in Tuesday's 8-7 win over St. Louis.

Impact Chafin was brought in to finish off the Cardinals in a non-save situation, then created a save opportunity for Miguel Castro, who finished the game. The outing was the first blemish for Chafin, who was three-for-three in save chances and had not allowed a run in seven innings prior to Tuesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE