Once Fulmer returns, Hinch will have numerous relievers available for high-leverage situations: Fulmer (4.05 ERA in 25 games), Gregory Soto (2.70 ERA in 42 games), Jose Cisnero (2.83 ERA in 45 games), Kyle Funkhouser (2.39 ERA in 27 games) and an emerging Joe Jimenez (6.93 ERA in 29 games).
"I just love the depth and the versatility that we have," Hinch said. "The fact that all of our guys can go one-plus (innings) is a huge advantage. I know I sold that pretty hard at the beginning of the season. The versatility is still one of my favorite qualities that our 'pen has because it can virtually do anything that we need for our team, and the players have responded."