Earns win in relief appearance Knebel (1-0) pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout and picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Colorado. Impact The righty has been dominant in 5.1 innings pitched this season, allowing zero hits while walking one and striking out seven. Knebel struggled mightily last year in his return from Tommy John surgery, but he's once again healthy and baffling hitters with his fastball/curveball mix, which he throws at about a 50/50 split. His closer-worthy stuff and manager Dave Roberts' wavering commitment to Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning will likely result in the occasional save opportunity for Knebel, though a high strikeout rate and appearances in hold situations should make him a legitimate fantasy asset regardless of Jansen's role.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
