Jhoulys Chacín, the trendsetter

If the Rockies were looking to shape a postseason-ready bullpen, Jhoulys Chacín would be a perfect fit.

Since the calendar turned to July, Chacín has not pitched more than two innings in a game. He hasn’t allowed a run since June, and currently rides a 12-inning scoreless streak. He’s battled through multiple week-long stretches without an appearance, an extended stint on the COVID list, and a transition from starter, to long reliever, to short reliever—all in a matter of months.

Not bad for a converted starter that looked to be on his last rope this spring.

The Trendsetter: Changing With the Times

Chacín pitched for the New York Yankees in spring training exhibitions. He was a 33-year-old…