CLEVELAND ADDS RELIEVER DAN OTERO
The Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Dan Otero from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash.
What does it give the Cleveland Guardians
With Cleveland, Otero will try to establish himself as a solid middle reliever (and even a setup man, potentially). He struggled badly (6.75 ERA) in 2015 but registered a nifty 2.28 earned-run average in 72 appearances with the A's in 2014.
What does it give the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies claimed Otero off waivers in November but designated him for assignment a month later, so they decided to take cash for his services. The rebuilding Phillies needed the roster spot for a prospect, so the move makes sense for them.
Fantasy impact
Otero has minimal fantasy value until he becomes a regular source for holds as a setup man in Cleveland. For now, he is merely on the potential late-inning reliever radar but doesn't strike enough batters out anyway.
