For those that don’t remember, Ottavino was one of the Rockies’ best set up men from 2012 to 2014. Then in 2015, after LaTroy Hawkins blew two saves early in season, Otto was given the closer role. He was lights out, going 3-for-3 in save opportunities, allowing only two hits, one walk and no runs in his six appearances as closer.
Then, a partially torn ligament in his pitching elbow requiring Tommy John surgery ended his season and kept him out until midway through 2016. Sadly, if it wasn’t for his arm injury, he was possibly on his way to becoming one of the best closers in the game.