Closer Monkey

Category: Boston Red Sox

  • Rafael Dolis continues to pitch well

    September 9, 2020 Toronto Blue Jays – Rafael Dolis notched his second straight save on Tuesday, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. Dolis hasn’t allowed an earned run since Aug. 12. Meanwhile, Anthony Bass struggled a little on Monday protecting a six-run lead, which was some odd usage for someone who had been…

  • Matt Wisler vultures a save; Zack Britton returns

    September 2, 2020 Minnesota Twins – Matt Wisler was the starter in his last three appearances, so naturally he picked up his first save since 2016 on Tuesday in a 3-2 win. Sergio Romo faced the 2-3-4 hitters in the eighth inning while Taylor Rogers (33 pitches) and Trevor May (25 pitches) both got some…

  • Giovanny Gallegos records save while former and current Red Sox relievers struggle

    August 23, 2020 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos relieved Andrew Miller in the 8th inning with two men on and struck out Nick Castellanos to end the threat. Gallegos came back out for a perfect 9th to record his first save of the season. He has made five appearances so far this season and…

  • Keone Kela leaves with an injury; Brandon Workman traded to Philadelphia

    August 22, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates — Keone Kela left the mound in the middle of the ninth inning Friday night, accompanied by a trainer and holding his pitching arm. The postgame comments blamed the dreaded “forearm tightness,” although it’s not clear how serious it might be. We expect Kela to miss at least some time,…

  • Brandon Workman traded to Philly

    August 21, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies — Brandon Workman should close immediately for Philadelphia, sliding Hector Neris back to a setup role. Adam Morgan should back them up after Jose Alvarez’s testicular contusion. Updated hierarchy: Workman | Neris | Morgan. Boston Red Sox — Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree have been traded to Philadelphia; expect Matt…