July 30, 2021
Texas Rangers — Ian Kennedy is headed to Philadelphia, leaving Spencer Patton, Josh Sborz (when he returns from paternity leave), and Joe Barlow at the head of the Rangers’ pen.
Updated hierarchy: *Patton | Sborz | Barlow.
* = closer-by-committee
Philadelphia Phillies — The acquisition of Ian Kennedy should move Ranger Suarez into a setup role along with Jose Alvarado and Archie Bradley.
Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Suarez | Alvarado.