But Stanton and a couple of others pitched well in relief.

He pitched a total of 44 games, all in relief.

But the Yankees do need someone to pitch consistently in middle relief.

He pitched in just four games that year, all in relief.

So he saved Oliver to pitch in relief last night.

"He's capable of pitching in both middle or short relief, and he could also start if needed."

He pitched a total of three games, all in relief, and his last one was his best.

He has pitched 30 times in relief, earning seven saves.

He also pitched three games in relief for the Giants that year.

"I went to the minors for the first two weeks, then pitched in long relief when they called me up," he said.