Closer Monkey

Category: atlanta braves

  • Pedro Baez getting knocked around as of late

    July 15, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Luke Jackson had thrown 49 pitches over two games on Friday and Saturday, so on Sunday, AJ Minter was given the 9th. Minter converted for his fifth save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Jackson | Swarzak | Minter. Los Angeles Dodgers – The much-maligned Joe Kelly picked up his…

  • Diego Castillo, Anthony Swarzak return from the IL

    July 13, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays activated Diego Castillo from the IL on Friday, with Chaz Roe replacing Castillo on an IL that already includes Jose Alvarado. Kevin Cash said that Castillo and Emilio Pagan will see the highest-leverage chances going forward. Meanwhile, Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks due…

  • Nate Eovaldi could close upon returning from IL

    July 2, 2019 Boston Red Sox – The Red Sox, desperate for bullpen help, are reportedly on the verge of naming Nate Eovaldi as their closer when he returns from the IL. Eovaldi, who will likely be ready to return later this month, certainly has the stuff to close, though he has expressed his distaste…

  • Wade Davis bounces back, Jose Alvarado returns.

    June 30, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Wade Davis struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning yesterday to pick up the save.  Davis threw nine of his twelve pitches for strikes and it was especially encouraging because the game was in Colorado, where he has really struggled this year.   It’s worth noting that Scott…

  • Craig Kimbrel is a closer again

    June 27, 2019 Chicago Cubs — At long last, Craig Kimbrel will join a major league roster today. Kimbrel will be activated before this afternoon’s game against his old friends from Atlanta, and should immediately take over the ninth for the Cubs. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Strop | Cishek. Boston Red Sox — Boston leads…