Padres' Ryan Buchter: Lock for back end of bullpen
Butcher was one of four pitchers manager Andy Green said were locks for the back end of his Opening Day bullpen.
Analysis:
Butcher was the Padres' best southpaw out of the pen last season, posting a 2.86 ERA and an 11.1 K/9 while collecting 20 holds. He should serve a similar role this season as the team's left-handed setup man and be a decent source of holds in leagues that count them.
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