Cisnero (1-4) pitched two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts to record the win Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Cisnero was perfect in the eighth and ninth innings, then picked up his first win of the season when the Tigers scored twice in the top of the 10th. The righty seems to be behind Michael Fulmer in the closer pecking order, as Fulmer worked the bottom of the 10th for the save Sunday. Cisnero should retain a high-leverage role, however, and should still see some save opportunities moving forward, along with Fulmer and Gregory Soto. Cisnero has been solid with a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across 31 innings this season.

Cisnero (0-4) took the loss in relief Saturday against the White Sox after giving up an unearned run and a walk across one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Cisnero entered the game in the 10th inning with a 4-4 tie and a runner on second base, but his performance wasn't good by any means. He walked Tim Anderson and while he retired Yermin Mercedes on a flyout, Yoan Moncada drove the inherited runner at second, Danny Mendick, home with a sac fly. This was Cisnero's fourth loss of the campaign. It's worth noting he has given up at least one run in four of his last six appearances, though three of those have been unearned.

Cisnero worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and secure the save Tuesday against the Mariners. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

The last two Detroit wins have featured saves from Cisnero, suggesting he has taken over the role from Gregory Soto. At the very least, the two may split save opportunities in the near term and possibly for the rest of the season. This is a boon to Cisnero's fantasy value, as he came into the year with less fanfare than Soto but seems to be picking up steam. Cisnero doesn't figure to be a great fantasy option moving forward, though he is useful as long as he's converting saves on a regular basis.

Cisnero pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

The Tigers decided to use Gregory Soto for the eighth inning, then Cisnero in the ninth, and the move worked out. Soto leads the team with five saves and has a solid 3.09 ERA, so it remains to be seen if Cisnero has overtaken him in the closer role or if this was simply a situational decision. The save is the first for Cisnero at the MLB level versus eight career blown saves. Whether he displaces Soto or not, he should remain a high-leverage reliever for Detroit, giving him some degree of fantasy appeal.

Cisnero (0-3) allowed one run on two hits while striking out a batter in an inning's work as he took the loss against the White Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Cisnero came back out for the ninth after retiring the White Sox hitters in order the prior inning, but he did not have the same success. He started off by hitting Yoan Moncada, who eventually came around to score the winning run after a pair of singles by Jose Abreu and Yermin Mercedes. Cisnero had been on a good run coming into Friday with nine straight scoreless outings. He now owns a 4.37 ERA and 32:8 K:BB over 22.2 innings.

Cisnero (0-1) allowed one run on one hit while retiring two batters to take the loss Thursday against the Pirates. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Jose Urena left the game after seven innings with the score tied 2-2, but Cisnero and then Gregory Soto both struggled in the eighth as Pittsburgh scored twice. Soto has been mostly solid for the Tigers but Cisnero has struggled, as he's now allowed seven hits and five earned runs in just 6.2 innings pitched. He also blew his only save opportunity to date, and at this point, Soto should be considered the frontrunner for future save opportunities.

Cisnero pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to record a hold in Thursday's win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Cisnero was the first Detroit reliever to appear in the game, coming on for Matthew Boyd with two outs in the sixth. The righty breezed through his three batters on 14 pitches and handed things over to Daniel Norris. Gregory Soto recorded the save but also allowed two runs in the process. Soto should continue to get the first crack at the closer's role early in the season, but Cisnero could be an option at some point if the former hits a rough patch or goes down with an injury.

Cisnero has allowed two runs across 2.1 innings in Grapefruit League action. He's given up one hit and three walks while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

Cisnero was tagged for two runs in a third of an inning in his most recent outing Friday, but he had pitched two scoreless innings in his previous two outings. The righty is in the mix to close for Detroit, though he's likely behind Gregory Soto and Bryan Garcia at this point. However, no one in the Detroit bullpen has clearly established themselves as a dominant closer, so Cisnero could definitely get some save opportunities this season. He logged a solid 3.03 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 2020, though he blew his only two save chances and has yet to convert a save in the majors in seven tries.

Cisnero is one of several options to close out games for the Tigers to begin the season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

New Detroit manager A.J. Hinch doesn't have an established closer, so it'll be worth watching how the bullpen shakes out in spring training. Lefty Gregory Soto and righty Bryan Garcia are probably the frontrunners to close, but Cisnero will be in the mix after posting a solid 3.03 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 29.2 innings in 2020. He's never earned a save at the MLB level, however.

Cisnero and the Tigers reached a one-year, $970,000 deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cisnero was able to settle on a deal with the Tigers prior to Friday's deadline, so the two sides won't require an arbiter. The right-hander made 29 relief appearances in 2020, posting a career-best 3.03 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 34 strikeouts over 29.2 innings.