Ben Joyce
Breakdown
Performance
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August 16, 2026
Tidy work for second save
Joyce struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Royals.
Analysis
Joyce has collected saves in both of his last two appearances. He's posted a 6:1 K:BB over five scoreless innings since returning from a shoulder injury. Joyce should have decent fantasy value over the remainder of the season as long as he can stay healthy, though save chances may ultimately be sparse on a last-place team.
August 13, 2026
Nabs first save
Joyce struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Analysis
This was Joyce's fourth big-league appearance since returning from right shoulder surgery. He's looked good so far, allowing just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts over four scoreless innings, adding a save and a hold along the way. Joyce will probably emerge as the favorite to close for the Angels in the long run. He's got tantalizing strikeout upside to fuel his fantasy potential even on a last-place team that won't produce many save chances.
