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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

Moreno's homer caps big 4th, D-backs outlast Cards 8-7

Gabriel Moreno hit his second career homer and first for the Diamondbacks, and Arizona held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Strikes out two in third save Chafin picked up the save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Cardinals, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Chafin entered with a three-run lead in the ninth and proceeded to retire Nolan Arenado, Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill in order, including back-to-back strikeouts to end the game. It was the left-hander's third save in as many tries, and he appears to be separating himself for the top closing role, as Scott McGough has blown two of his three save opportunities so far.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to 6-3 win over Cards

Pavin Smith hit his first career grand slam, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Picks up second save Chafin picked up the save in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers by striking out the side during a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Chafin came on in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and proceeded to strikeout Joey Wiemer, Christian Yelich and Willy Adames en route to his second save of the season. The left-hander has yet to allow a run across five appearances (4.1 innings) while striking out seven versus just two walks. Scott McGough, who blew a save last week, has operated in hold situations in each of his last games, so it appears Chafin has the early edge in Arizona's closing competition.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen strikes out 11, Diamondbacks beat Brewers 3-0

Zac Gallen struck out 11 over seven innings, Christian Walker smacked a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Fans two in save Chafin struck out two over 0.2 innings of work to pick up a save against the Dodgers on Friday. He walked one.

Impact Chafin walked Freddie Freeman after coming into the game with one out, but he was able to strike out J.D. Martinez and Max Muncy swinging to procure the save. The left-hander now has two saves on the season while not allowing an earned run in four appearances.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win in finale Chafin (1-0) allowed one walk and struck out two over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning, picking up the win in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.

Impact Chafin's work bridged the bottom of the eighth and top of the ninth innings in his second late-game appearance in as many outings. After he earned the save Friday, Chafin gave way to Scott McGough on Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records save Friday Chafin worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Scott McGough was brought in to finish out the eighth inning and might have remained in the game for the ninth had he pitched well, but instead he walked two batters and threw only four of his 13 pitches for strikes before finally getting an out. As a result, manager Torey Lovullo handed the ball to Chafin in the ninth to face the top of the Dodgers' order, and the southpaw delivered. McGough may have just had some butterflies as he made his first big-league appearance since 2015, and the closer picture in Arizona remains far from clear, but it looks as though Chafin's expected high-leverage role will include some save chances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes appearance Wednesday Chafin (groin) struck out a batter and allowed a hit over a scoreless inning of relief Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 7-6 loss to the Giants in Cactus League play.

Impact Chafin experienced some groin tightness late last week, but he required only a few days off to overcome the issue before he re-entered the Diamondbacks' spring pitching schedule. Assuming the groin injury doesn't crop up again, Chafin will head into Opening Day in position for a high-leverage role out of the Arizona bullpen, with the southpaw potentially factoring into the mix for save chances when the Diamondbacks face lefty-heavy lineups in the late innings. Before signing with the Diamondbacks in free agency this winter, Chafin was a major bright spot for a 96-loss Tigers squad in 2022, logging a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 67:19 K:BB across 57.1 innings.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Chafin (groin) threw a live batting practice session Saturday.

Impact Chafin was shut down for several days with the injury. The Diamondbacks are expected to take a cautious approach with the reliever, who opened the 2022 season on the injured list with the same injury.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for live BP Chafin (groin) is expected to throw a live batting-practice session Saturday.

Impact Chafin was shut down for a couple of days this week with groin tightness. The reliever has allowed four runs, four hits and five walks over 2.2 Cactus League innings.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets days off Chafin is experiencing groin tightness and is getting a few days off.

Impact Chafin has appeared in three Cactus League games, allowing four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out two over 2.2 innings. He's part of the relief crew that could pick up saves in what manager Torey Lovullo describes as a "fluid" closer role.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks three Chafin allowed two runs on three walks and two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in Saturday's spring game against the Padres.

Impact Chafin's off to a rocky start in the Cactus League. The left-hander has allowed four runs on four hits and walked five batters over 2.2 innings. He's part of the fluid mix of relievers that could get save opportunities. Others in that group are Kevin Ginkel, Joe Mantiply and Mark Melancon.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cubs, RHP Michael Fulmer finalize $4M, 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs have added Michael Fulmer to their bullpen, finalizing a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Andrew Chafin gets $6.25M, 1-year deal with the Diamondbacks

Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized $6.25 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Inks one-year deal with D-backs Chafin signed a one-year, $6.25 million contract Saturday with the Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The deal carries another $1 million in performance-based bonuses, per Rosenthal. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds that there is also a club option for 2024, which comes in at $7.25 million with a $750,000 buyout. Chafin turned down a $6.5 million player option with the Tigers back in November after posting an impressive 2.83 ERA and 67:19 K:BB over 57.1 innings in 2022. The 32-year-old lefty already looks like one of the best high-leverage options in Arizona's patchwork bullpen and he could very well contend for save chances as the 2023 campaign plays out.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chafin is the Perfect Lefty Reliever for the Phillies' Bullpen Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin is a great fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chafin is the Perfect Lefty Reliever for the Phillies' Bullpen Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin is a great fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Moreno's homer caps big 4th, D-backs outlast Cards 8-7

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Gallen strikes out 11, Diamondbacks beat Brewers 3-0

Cubs, RHP Michael Fulmer finalize $4M, 1-year contract

Andrew Chafin gets $6.25M, 1-year deal with the Diamondbacks