Tayler Saucedo

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Los Angeles Angels · RP

Age 336' 4" · 205 lbsThrows Left

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FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, this veteran reliever enters 2026 as a depth arm competing for innings in what appears to be a lower-leverage role. The strikeout ability is present—evidenced by his 12 K in limited 2025 action—but the ERA and WHIP numbers from last season suggest significant control issues that make him a risky fantasy option. With minimal early-season playing time and questions about his health and consistency, he projects as a late-round flier at best, offering upside only if he can recapture command and secure a stable bullpen role. Fantasy managers should monitor his workload closely before investing, as sustained improvements in ERA and WHIP will be necessary to make him a reliable contributor.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Toronto Blue Jays	29	0	0	0	4.56	1.25	19	25.2	10
2022	Toronto Blue Jays	4	0	0	0	13.50	2.63	0	2.2	1
2023	Seattle Mariners	52	3	2	1	3.59	1.34	43	47.2	23
2024	Seattle Mariners	53	2	0	3	3.49	1.37	38	38.2	18
2025	Seattle Mariners	10	0	0	0	7.43	1.88	12	13.1	6
2026	Los Angeles Angels	28	1	1	0	2.53	1.03	26	21.1	7
Career	Totals	176	6	3	4	4.10	1.36	138	149.1	65

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	2 teams▼	13	9	4	2	1	2.48	1.36	49	58	23
2016	Lansing Lugnuts	28	16	8	11	0	5.91	1.60	71	120.1	41
2017	2 teams▼	33	13	5	3	1	4.48	1.56	85	96.1	45
2018	2 teams▼	26	26	10	9	0	4.14	1.29	104	147.2	36
2019	2 teams▼	36	8	8	2	0	3.61	1.49	69	82.1	36
2021	Buffalo Bisons	12	0	2	1	0	1.96	0.93	25	18.1	2
2022	2 teams▼	21	0	1	0	1	2.25	1.20	30	20	10
2023	Tacoma Rainiers	5	0	2	0	0	0.00	0.52	8	7.2	2
2024	Tacoma Rainiers	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00	1	1.0	0
2025	Tacoma Rainiers	22	0	3	0	1	2.75	1.32	24	19.2	10
2026	Salt Lake Bees	34	1	2	2	1	6.10	1.59	41	38.1	25
Career	Totals	231	73	45	30	5	4.21	1.42	507	609.2	230

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	4.2	1-0	0	0.00	0.86	6	3

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
28	0	21.1	1-1	0	2.53	1.03	26	7

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.5 mph

Avg Spin2365 rpm

Whiff %37.2%

K %29.9%

BB %8.0%

Hard Hit %29.4%

Barrel %5.9%

xERA2.72

xBA Against0.178

xSLG Against0.289

BA Against0.200

SLG Against0.267

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

Toronto Blue Jays

4.56

1.25

25.2

2022

Toronto Blue Jays

13.50

2.63

2.2

2023

Seattle Mariners

3.59

1.34

47.2

2024

Seattle Mariners

3.49

1.37

38.2

2025

Seattle Mariners

7.43

1.88

13.1

2026

Los Angeles Angels

2.53

1.03

21.1

Career

Totals

176

4.10

1.36

138

149.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

2 teams▼

2.48

1.36

2016

Lansing Lugnuts

5.91

1.60

120.1

2017

2 teams▼

4.48

1.56

96.1

2018

2 teams▼

4.14

1.29

104

147.2

2019

2 teams▼

3.61

1.49

82.1

2021

Buffalo Bisons

1.96

0.93

18.1

2022

2 teams▼

2.25

1.20

2023

Tacoma Rainiers

0.00

0.52

7.2

2024

Tacoma Rainiers

0.00

1.0

2025

Tacoma Rainiers

2.75

1.32

19.2

2026

Salt Lake Bees

6.10

1.59

38.1

Career

Totals

231

4.21

1.42

507

609.2

230

W-L

ERA

WHIP

4.2

1-0

0.00

0.86

W-L

ERA

WHIP

21.1

1-1

2.53

1.03