The Miami Marlins signed free agent RHP Anthony Bass on January 27, 2021, hoping to fill the much-needed role of “shut-down closer.” Bass was coming off a 2020 season with the Toronto Blue Jays in which he recorded seven saves in 9 opportunities while posting an ERA of 3.51 in 25 2⁄3 innings pitched.
Although Bass did not become the closer the Marlins needed—posting a 7.50 ERA in save situations—he did pitch well in non-save opportunities, recording a strong 2.13 ERA in those non-save situations.