Barraclough struck out the side and hit a batter in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to pick up his first save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Rockies.

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Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough coughed up his first lead of the season on Tuesday en route to an 8-6 Marlins loss. Barraclough, who entered the game as one of the team's strongest relief pitchers, surrendered two solo homers against the Mets in the eighth inning. Both homers were Barraclough's first runs allowed of the new season. Despite the two home runs, opponents are still only hitting Barraclough for a .167 average.

Barraclough allowed solo home runs to Wilmer Flores and Asdrubal Cabrera in the eighth inning Tuesday to get charged with his first blown save of the season in an 8-6 loss to the Mets.

Barraclough struck out two in a perfect ninth inning during Sunday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

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Though it wasn't a save opportunity, Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough looked great in his one inning of work on Sunday. Barraclough, who serves as the team's set up man, struck out two Chicago Cubs in a 6-0 Miami win. Of the 10 pitches he threw, seven of them were strikes. When Barraclough is on, he's proven to be one of the most dangerous relievers in the league. After a down 2017 where he struck out just 76 batters in 66 innings, Barraclough is hoping to get back to his 2016 form where he struck out 133 batters in 72 innings.

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Miami Marlins relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough should begin the season as Miami's setup man, paving the way for the veteran Brad Ziegler to close out games for the Marlins. Barraclough's 22 holds were eighth most among National League relievers last season, though he did blow four saves as well. He pitched extremely well in just one inning against the New York Yankees in Sunday's spring training tilt, striking out the side in Miami's 7-5 win. After a bit of a down year in 2017, Barraclough hopes to return to his 2016 form where he struck out 113 batters in 72 innings with a career-best 29 holds.

Barraclough is not expected to overtake Brad Ziegler as the Marlins' closer to start the regular season, Fox Sports Florida reports.

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Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough picked up the first save of his career on Monday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies, walking one and striking out one. Barraclough took over for closer Brad Ziegler, who has been dealing with an assortment of injuries over the past few weeks. Ziegler was available on Monday but manager Don Mattingly went with Barraclough to close out the game. Barraclough is worth a waiver add as he may be good for a couple saves over the final week of the season. He could be a breakout closer in 2018 if he's able to win the job out of Spring Training.

Barraclough pitched a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to collect his first save of the season during Monday's win over Colorado.

Barraclough gave up a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth inning Tuesday to blow his fourth save of the season in an extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

Barraclough allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday to pick up his 22nd hold of the season in a 6-5 loss to the Braves.

Barraclough (shoulder) was reinstated from the DL prior to Tuesday's game against the Giants, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

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Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough struck out two batters and walked one during a rehab assignment with Miami's Class-A team. Barraclough has been out for the last two weeks with a shoulder impingement and will most likely become the team's closer when he returns to the staff. Barraclough owns a 3.30 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings pitched this year. After trading closer A.J. Ramos to the New York Mets, the Marlins have used reliever Brad Ziegler as their closer in the interim.

Barraclough (shoulder) mad his second rehab appearance Saturday, issuing one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning for High-A Jupiter.

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Miami Marlins pitcher Kyle Barraclough (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday. He is next slated for live batting practice Thursday, and presumably a rehab assignment after that. Barraclough could have a shot to see save chances once he returns, although there are no guarantees. He has been out for the last two weeks with an impingement in his right shoulder. Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is closing in the interim, though manager Don Mattingly wants to experiment as the season comes to a close. On the season, Barraclough has a 3.30 ERA and 50 strikeouts.

Barraclough (shoulder) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to throw batting practice Thursday, Kyle Melnick of MLB.com reports.

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With AJ Ramos gone, the Miami Marlins could use reliever Kyle Barraclough as their new closer, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Barraclough has been on the disabled list since July 26 with a shoulder injury, but manager Don Mattingly is looking into featuring him as the team's closer when he returns. Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is closing in the interim, though Mattingly wants to experiment as the season comes to a close. On the season, Barraclough has a 3.30 ERA and 50 strikeouts.

Barraclough (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday, his first since being placed on the disabled list, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Barraclough was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Barraclough would likely get the first chance to close games if the Marlins trade A.J. Ramos before the deadline, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough has struck out 47 and walked 27 in 41.2 innings this season.

Barraclough (3-1) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday to pick up the win in a 2-1 victory over the Nationals.

Barraclough has walked 22 and struck out 27 with an ERA of 4.07 through 24.1 innings this season.

Barraclough allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless seventh inning Sunday to get credited with his first win of the season in a 3-1 victory over the Braves.

Barraclough has allowed one run over seven innings to begin 2017.

Barraclough allowed two runs on four walks in an inning of work during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

Barraclough is expected to set up A.J. Ramos for the Marlins in 2017.

Barraclough was charged with a blown save and a loss while allowing two earned runs on two hits and a walk in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the White Sox.

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Kyle Barraclough was awful for the second-straight appearance and blew a crucial lead for the Miami Marlins on Saturday. With his team up 7-6 in the eighth inning, the Marlins called on Barraclough to preserve the lead. He failed miserably by giving up two runs in the inning and was saddled with his third loss of the year. Barraclough has blown a save in two of his last three appearances and has walked five batters over that span.

Barraclough picked up the win Monday against the Phillies, striking out one and walking one over a scoreless 10th inning.

Barraclough struck out three in a perfect inning during Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

Barraclough nabbed his second win of the season, striking out two with two walks over a scoreless inning in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

Barraclough tossed a scoreless inning in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks and maintains a pristine 0.00 ERA through 10 appearance (8.2 innings pitched) this season.

Barraclough was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday.

Barraclough is auditioning for a role in the back end of Miami's bullpen and could function as a potential closing option, according to the Miami Herald.

Barraclough's contract was selected by the Marlins on Friday.