Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow has been impressive this season, but it’s rookie Josh Staumont and his 15.3 K/9 rate who has taken over as the team’s closer. Meanwhile, right-hander Amir Garrett and left-hander Jake Brentz have also been effective in the bullpen. But it’s Erceg who has been the most consistent, with a 1.45 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 23 appearances. Erceg, 28, was a 12th-round pick in 2014 and has bounced between the majors and minors for the past few seasons. He has a career 3.98 ERA in 143 appearances.
