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Homeruns and diving catches may get the fans out of their seats, but information technology's tough to win a World Series without some tiptop-tier pitching coming out of the dugout. Thankfully, there are tons of options in MLB The Testify 21 for you to build your lineup effectually. Below, you'll find some of the best current-day options available for both Franchise and March to October modes. If yous need Diamond Dynasty options, many of these will likewise serve you until you tin pulsate up enough Stubs to pick up someone similar Nolan Ryan, Pedro Martinez, or Mariano Rivera. Information technology's also important to annotation that players' overall ratings fluctuate throughout the year. And then, proceed in listen these ratings are accurate every bit of Apr 21.

Starting Pitcher

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There are tons of superlative-tier starting pitchers out there. Jacob deGrom from the New York Mets is currently the highest rated, but he's far from your only selection. Cleveland's Shane Bieber is an first-class selection if you're looking for a immature, fire thrower for Franchise mode. And, older guys like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer can do the job if yous only demand a season or ii. Here are some of the accented best players available at the position:

  • Jacob deGrom – New York Mets – 99 OVR – 32 years old
  • Shane Bieber – Cleveland Indians – 95 OVR – 25 years one-time
  • Clayton Kershaw – LA Dodgers – 95 OVR – 33 years old
  • Gerrit Cole – New York Yankees – 95 OVR – thirty years sometime
  • Max Scherzer – Washington Nationals – 94 OVR – 36 years old
  • Chris Sale – Boston Ruby-red Sox – 93 OVR – 31 years old
  • Trevor Bauer – LA Dodgers – 93 OVR – xxx years old
  • Aaron Nola – Philadelphia Phillies – 92 OVR – 27 years sometime
  • Justin Verlander – Houston Astros – 91 OVR – 37 years old
  • Stephen Strasburg – Washington Nationals – 91 OVR – 32 years old
  • Zack Greinke – Houston Astros – ninety OVR – 37 years former

By this ingather of pinnacle-tier players, the starting bullpen position has even more solid players who take yet to hit their 32nd birthday. These are great options to bring into your lineup in Franchise mode and build a dynasty effectually.

  • Walker Buehler – LA Dodgers – 89 OVR – 26 years old
  • Kyle Hendricks – Chicago Cubs – 88 OVR – 31 years old
  • Blake Snell – San Diego Padres – 88 OVR – 28 years old
  • Sonny Gray – Cincinnati Reds – 87 OVR – 31 years quondam
  • Mike Clevinger – San Diego Padres – 87 OVR – 29 years old
  • Dinelson Lamet – San Diego Padres – 87 OVR – 28 years old
  • Noah Syndergaard – New York Mets – 87 OVR – 27 years old
  • Lucas Golito – Chicago White Sox – 87 OVR – 26 years old
  • Mike Soroka – Atlanta Braves – 87 OVR – 22 years old

Relief Pitcher

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The relief pitching position isn't as deep with its quality talent as starting pitcher. That said, you can all the same find some gems here that can help you out in the middle innings. Here are some great options:

  • Nick Anderson – Tampa Bay Rays – 90 OVR – 30 years quondam
  • Chad Greenish – New York Yankees – 85 OVR – 29 years former
  • Seth Lugo – New York Mets – 85 OVR – 31 years old
  • Taylor Rogers – Minnesota Twins – 84 OVR – 30 years one-time
  • Devin Williams – Milwaukee Brewers – 84 OVR – 26 years quondam
  • Giovanny Gallegos – St. Louis Cardinals – 84 OVR- 29 years old

Closing Pitcher

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Finally, hither are some closers to target for your squad. These players volition come into a game and close the other squad's bats downwards late. Over again, the position isn't as deep as starting bullpen, simply there are still plenty of options.

  • Liam Hendriks – Chicago White Sox – 93 OVR – 32 years sometime
  • Kirby Yates – Toronto Bluish Jays – 88 OVR – 34 years old
  • Aroldis Chapman – New York Yankees – 87 OVR – 33 years onetime
  • Kenley Jansen – LA Dodgers – 86 OVR – 33 years old
  • Brad Hand – Washington Nationals – 86 OVR – 31 years old
  • Ryan Pressly – Houston Astros – 85 OVR – 32 years old
  • Josh Hader – Milwaukee Brewers – 85 OVR – 26 years one-time
  • Edwin Diaz – New York Mets – 83 OVR – 27 years old