Nate Pearson slammed the door on the Tigers in the ninth inning on Friday night, protecting a three-run lead to earn his third save of the season.
The former top prospect appears to have found a home at the back end of the Royals’ bullpen. He allowed a leadoff double to Javier Baez and a two-out walk to Kevin McGonigle but was able to avoid any damage. Pearson looks to be the favorite for saves in the Royals’ bullpen and should probably be rostered in all mixed leagues at this point.