Dyson will remain in a setup role after manager Bruce Bochy announced that Hunter Strickland will take over for Mark Melancon (arm) as closer, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dyson appeared to have a strong chance to fill in as closer to begin the year based on his usage in that role last season, but Bochy surprisingly went with Strickland --despite bypassing him in a similar scenario in 2017 -- likely due to the latter's dominant spring. Dyson, who didn't pitch Thursday, will move back into a setup role and mainly be deployed against righty-heavy lineups. Fantasy owners would have likely stomached the risk that came with pitcher who posted a 6.09 ERA last year if it resulted in save chances, but those in holds leagues can probably find a better option.