June 30, 2016
Miami Marlins – Rumors have been flying all afternoon, and the teams have just made it official: Fernando Rodney is headed to the Marlins in exchange for a minor leaguer. Despite the year he’s having, we think it’s unlikely that Rodney would close given his volatile history and the year that A.J. Ramos is having. Still, he bolsters a Marlins bullpen and provides another option when Ramos is unavailable.
Updated hierarchy: Ramos | Rodney | Phelps.
San Diego Padres – The cupboard is pretty bare in San Diego after the departure of closer Fernando Rodney, but Ryan Buchter was named the primary set-up man in early June and we suspect he has the best shot to close for the Padres, who have yet to make any announcements.
Updated hierarchy: Buchter | Villanueva | Quackenbush.