Closer Monkey

Category: Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Two days, two saves for Matt Brash

    August 18, 2023 New York Mets – With Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley getting the day off, the Mets used Drew Smith to get out of a tight spot in the 7th inning. That left the save chance to Trevor Gott, who converted for his first of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Ottavino | Raley |…

  • Paul Sewald, Jason Foley, and JoJo Romero record saves

    August 13, 2023 Detroit Tigers – Jason Foley returned from the bereavement list yesterday and recorded the last five outs of a 6-2 win to pick up his 5th save of the season.  Foley will likely be the best bet for a save on any given night at this point and we will monitor this…

  • Recapping a relatively calm Deadline Day

    August 2, 2023 Kansas City Royals – As expected, the Royals dealt closer Scott Barlow, sending him to the Padres. We expect Carlos Hernandez to lead a committee that includes Taylor Clarke and Dylan Coleman. Updated hierarchy: *Hernandez | Clarke | Coleman.* = closer-by-committee San Diego Padres — The Padres traded for Royals closer Scott Barlow…

  • Andres Munoz takes over as Mariners closer; more deals likely on MLB Trade Deadline Day

    August 1, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks traded for Paul Sewald on Monday afternoon, and he said after the deal was made that he’s “excited” to go to a team that wanted him more. While he heads to Arizona, Scott McGough earned the save Monday and now looks to become one of a number…

  • Mariners trade closer Paul Sewald to Diamondbacks

    July 31, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks have traded for closer Paul Sewald. We figure he’ll hold the same role in an Arizona bullpen that has had trouble finding ninth-inning stability, distributing at least three saves to four different pitchers (Kevin Ginkel, Andrew Chafin, Miguel Castro and Scott McGough). Updated hierarchy: Sewald | Ginkel…