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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers 2019 Player Reviews: Adam Kolarek
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Dodgers 2019 Player Reviews: Adam Kolarek

Matthew Moreno
December 12, 2019
3 Min Read
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Adam Kolarek against the San Francisco Giants
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were linked to several marquee relief pitchers at the trade deadline this season but once the dust settled their lone acquisition for the bullpen was to acquire Adam Kolarek from the Tampa Bay Rays.

He went 4-3 with a 3.95 ERA, 4.54 FIP and 1.22 WHIP in 54 games for the Rays prior to being traded. But Kolarek filled a need for the Dodgers as they were without an effective situational left-hander.

Scott Alexander remained on the 10-day injured list, Tony Cingrani had undergone season-ending shoulder surgery (and was traded shortly after Kolarek was acquired), Caleb Ferguson was inconsistent, and Zac Rosscup struggled before getting dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Although the Dodgers’ need was apparent, Kolarek was open to any role. “I’ve been used for one hitter or multiple, so I’m used to doing both and I’m going to be prepared to do both,” he said upon joining the team.

“I feel very comfortable throwing back-to-back days, I’ve kind of always had a little rubber arm in that sense. Nothing’s changed there, so I’ll be available every day.”

Kolarek went on to shine with the Dodgers, going 2-0 with a 0.77 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 26 games. He carried that success into the postseason, exclusively being deployed against standout Washington Nationals rookie Juan Soto. Kolarek won each of their three matchups, twice striking out Soto.

2019 highlight

Kolarek was flawless in a stretch of six appearances from Sept. 12-24. He logged just two innings during that span, collecting three strikeouts and retiring all six batters faced. It was final preparation for a lefty specialist role that he would then be dominant in come October.

2020 outlook

With MLB likely implementing a rule that requires all pitchers to face at least three batters or reach the end of a half-inning, Kolarek’s value and importance is in some danger. Of his 26 appearances with the Dodgers, 20 saw him only face one or two batters. However, within those, 12 ended an inning.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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