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Royals' Kelvin Herrera: Still solidified as closer

Herrera has compiled a 3.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and seven strikeouts over seven innings in Cactus League play.

Analysis:

Herrera has been a little shakier than normal in spring training, but he's done little to jeopardize his standing as the Royals' closer to begin the season. The right-hander's 7:0 K:BB is probably a more notable takeaway than his ERA, and his success on that front should afford him plenty of job security. With Herrera now set to pick up saves to go along with his typically impressive ratios, it's fair to view him as a top-10 fantasy closer despite his relative lack of experience in the ninth inning.

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