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Braves Send Struggling Ian Anderson Back to Triple-A
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Ottoneu managers rightly focus on points per game, but for some players that can obscure the real story and hide a player's true value.Bullpen Report: August 9, 2022
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2.Nolan Arenado | 5.8 |
3.Paul Goldschmidt | 5.4 |
4.Freddie Freeman | 5.0 |
5.Yordan Alvarez | 4.9 |
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1.Kevin Gausman | 4.4 |
2.Carlos Rodon | 4.4 |
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4.Michael King | 1.7 |
5.A.J. Minter | 1.5 |