Sam Dyson is the new Giants closer

June 20, 2018

San Francisco Giants — Earlier today, Bruce Bochy said that Tony Watson and Sam Dyson will split closing duties after Hunter Strickland broke his pitching hand. Bochy also wanted to give Watson Tuesday night off, which led to Dyson converting the first post-Strickland save chance. After the game, Bochy committed to using Dyson as his closer.

Updated hierarchy: Dyson | Watson | Melancon.