Sentence examples for a relief role from inspiring English sources

Manuel mentioned a relief role as a possibility, using Perez in short, low-pressure situations to build confidence.

They hope that Mendoza can eventually fill a relief role, although he will not take on Nelson's role exactly.

Nova desperately wants to remain with the Yankees, even if it means continuing in a relief role.

What may work most against Marcum, though, is that he has previously pitched in a relief role.

Dodger ace Clayton Kershaw pitched four useful innings in a relief role last night but now must ponder his astounding eight homers surrendered in the post-season.

In addition, since Contreras got hurt after switching from a relief role to the rotation, Torre said the Yankees had to gauge whether switching roles caused the injury.

Demotions Heath Bell, Marlins – Mercifully, Bell has been "temporarily" moved to a middle relief role after opening with an 11.42 E.R.A. in his first 11 appearances.

This year, with a new coach, Stacy appears headed for a middle relief role.

Baldwin, 32, will be a candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation or for a long relief role.

"Even though there have been a lot of flops among position players, Japanese pitchers have mostly done well, even if only in a supporting relief role," said Robert Whiting, the author of "You Gotta Have Wa," a history of Japanese baseball.

Leiter has pitched in relief only three times for the Yankees, twice in a long relief role.