Andrew Chafin's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Texas Rangers have declined their 2025 club option on left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin. The 34-year-old opened the 2024 campaign in Detroit but was eventually shipped to Texas before the trade deadline. Across 56 1/3 innings of work, Chafin held a 3.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 31:70 BB:K ratio. The southpaw generated whiffs at an elite 34.5% mark, which was evident in his excellent 28.5% K rate. However, he struggled to control his pitches as he carried a hefty 12.6% walk rate. Given his ability to generate swings and misses, fantasy managers should expect Chafin to have a high-leverage role in 2025. He could eventually become a target in leagues that score holds if he is pitching on a competing club.

The Texas Rangers are finalizing a deal on Tuesday to acquire left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from the Detroit Tigers, according to sources. It's unknown what the Rangers are sending Detroit's way in exchange for Chafin. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw has had a strong year for the Tigers in relief, going 3-2 with a 3.16 ERA (2.53 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP, one save, 50 strikeouts, eight holds and 16 walks in 37 innings out of the bullpen in 41 appearances. In his new home in Texas, he'll most likely operate as a late-inning setup man in front of current closer Kirby Yates for the defending World Series champions. Chafin could have some more opportunities to pick up holds in his new digs, but the trade won't drastically affect his fantasy value in leagues that count holds.

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Andrew Chafin tallied his first save of the season on Saturday by recording the final out. Jason Foley was given the ball in the final frame with a three-run lead but allowed a lead-off solo shot to Spencer Steer and then a two-out single to Noelvi Marte. With the potential tying runner at the plate, Detroit manager A.J. Hinch brought out southpaw Andrew Chafin to record the final out. He sealed the victory by striking out the lone batter, Santiago Espinal. Through 28 innings this season, the 34-year-old has posted a mediocre 3.86 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a 12:36 BB:K ratio. While Jason Foley should continue to see the majority of save opportunities in the Motor City, Chafin could become a name to keep a close eye on in deeper leagues, as he could begin to earn more save opportunities in the second half of the summer if Foley continues to struggle.