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SF Giants pitcher seems to be fully transitioning from starter to reliever

With the unfortunate news that SF Giants closer Randy Rodríguez has gone on the IL with an elbow issue, the Giants called up pitcher Keaton Winn. While he has been a starter for most of his career, it seems he is now trending towards being a reliever.

For much of his minor league career, Winn was a starter. Even through last season he was primarily a starting pitcher and even made 12 starts with the Giants as he pitched to a dismal 7.16 ERA.

SF Giants pitcher Keaton Winn trending towards being a reliever

With his struggles as a starter as well as his injury history, it probably makes sense to use Winn as a reliever.