Dodgers 2019 Player Reviews: Casey Sadler

Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesFour weeks before the trade deadline this past season the Los Angeles Dodgers took a step toward addressing their bullpen by acquiring Casey Sadler from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Nathan Witt.

Sadler to that point had only appeared in a combined 20 games over parts of the 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Rays. He struggled with Pittsburgh but had a 1.86 ERA, 4.35 FIP and 1.09 WHIP in nine games for Tampa Bay this year.

Sadler received more opportunities with the Dodgers and also pitched for their Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate. In 24 games for L.A., the right-hander went 4-0 with one save, a 2.33 ERA, 4.40 FIP and 1.22…