Padres' Nick Vincent: Bullpen role seems set despite spring struggles

Although Vincent has a 6.43 ERA this spring, he looks set to be a top setup man in the bullpen, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Vincent hasn't been mentioned in the closer mix (where Fernando Rodney begins the season with the role and Kevin Quackenbush behind him), but it's possible he could get saves at some point. More than likely he'll be a key late innings reliever. His 8.6 K/9 last season point to him becoming an impact reliever, but he'll need to reduce his walks after a 3.9 BB/9 last season.