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  • A.J. Minter gets first Braves save after Kenley Jansen was placed on IL

    June 29, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves might have tipped their hands on who they think should be closing games without Kenley Jansen. A.J. Minter got the first post-Jansen save chance Tuesday and converted for his first save of 2022. Will Smith was presumably available, but he did not appear. Consider this a fluid…

  • Kendall Graveman to close for White Sox after Liam Hendriks hits IL

    June 15, 2022 Chicago White Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint thanks to a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. We’ll also welcome Joe Kelly to the hierarchy. He was activated from the IL on Tuesday and…

  • Jordan Romano remains day-to-day

    May 18, 2022 Toronto Blue Jays – Adam Cimber pitched a perfect ninth inning for his second save in as many days. Jordan Romano remains day-to-day as he tries to recover from a non-COVID illness. Hierarchy remains: Romano | Cimber | Garcia. Cincinnati Reds – After Art Warren blew a save chance in the ninth,…

  • Liam Hendriks is day-to-day; Anthony Bender returns

    April 27, 2022 Chicago White Sox — Liam Hendriks is day-to-day with back spasms and was potentially available on Tuesday, though he wasn’t needed in a 6-0 loss.  Hierarchy remains: Hendriks | Graveman | Bummer. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender had been unavailable over the weekend with hip soreness, but he returned on Tuesday and…

  • David Robertson earns another save

    April 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs –  David Robertson pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Mychal Givens got the eighth inning, allowing a run but striking out three to preserve the lead. Meanwhile, Rowan Wick hasn’t been seen since Opening Day last week and may not be on this…