Height
6'4"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 44 | 1.1911764 | 0-1 | 66 | 1.0367647 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Guardians secured a savvy bullpen addition by locking up Erik Sabrowski for just $0.8M on a one-year deal, earning a solid B CVI that reflects excellent value for a reliable middle reliever. At under a million annually, Cleveland is getting a solid starter-caliber arm at a fraction of what similar relievers command on the open market, where even middling bullpen pieces routinely fetch $3-5M per season. This move perfectly aligns with the Guardians' operational philosophy of maximizing their competitive window through cost-effective acquisitions while their young core remains affordable. Sabrowski brings the kind of dependable innings that championship-contending teams need in October, and his modest salary leaves Cleveland flexibility to address other roster needs or extend their emerging stars. For a franchise that consistently punches above its payroll weight, this represents exactly the type of under-the-radar signing that could prove crucial come playoff time. The short-term commitment also provides an ideal prove-it opportunity for Sabrowski to potentially cash in next winter if he performs well in Cleveland's pitcher-friendly environment.
Performance Analysis
Erik Sabrowski grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 1.29 ERA (well below the league average of 4.20, placing him among the best in baseball) and a 1.07 WHIP across 42.0 innings pitched with a 13.1 K/9 rate. His strikeout rate of 13.1 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a sophomore at 28, Erik is a key contributor for the Guardians.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs KC | W 10-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs KC | W 2-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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