We all knew that the Dodgers would be employing a bullpen game on Tuesday, yet it was unclear who would be opening for Los Angeles. Ryan Brasier and Michael Kopech have both started contests for the Dodgers earlier in this postseason run, but it will be rookie Ben Casparius getting the call in Game 4. Imagine telling yourself that three months ago.
Casparius has been utilized in similar spots in the playoffs, pitching in both bullpen games against the Mets in the NLCS. The RHP started the year in Double-A for the Dodgers, appearing in five contests before getting the promotion to Triple-A. By season’s end, Casparius had pitched 8.1 innings in relief for Los Angeles and he was added to the postseason roster.
There’s a few things to like about the 25-year-old as it pertains to Showdown tonight on DraftKings. First and foremost, he cheap at just $4K and he’s a relatively unknown name. Secondly, Casparius has shown the ability to generate a ton of strikeouts. Across 88.2 innings of work in the minors this season, Casparius struck out 106 opponents. He then managed a 32.4% strikeout rate in his three appearances with Los Angeles towards the tail end of the regular season. Finally, Casparius was a starter in Triple-A, so he has the ability to pitch multiple innings.
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