Category: Cincinnati Reds
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Davey Martinez names Kyle Finnegan as closer for Nationals with Tanner Rainey out
July 15, 2022 Washington Nationals — Manager Davey Martinez said Thursday that Kyle Finnegan is going to be “the guy” with Tanner Rainey on the 60-day IL. He adds that if Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and Jordan Weems are all candidates for save chances. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Edwards | Cishek.…
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Kenley Jansen expected to be activated today
July 13, 2022 Atlanta Braves — Kenley Jansen is expected to be activated today and should immediately return to the closer’s role. AJ Minter has collected the Braves’ last three saves, including one last night, and we’ll reward him with a few more hours at the top of this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Minter | Smith…
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Craig Kimbrel struggles and Alex Vesia bails him out for save
July 8, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers – Craig Kimbrel had a tough outing in the ninth on Thursday, allowing a run on a double. He also threw a wild pitch and allowed a walk. He recorded two outs before being pulled for Alex Vesia, who struck out the final batter for his first save. Kimbrel…
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Hunter Strickland and Alexis Diaz may close with Tony Santillan injured
June 17, 2022 Cincinnati Reds — Tony Santillan was placed on the injured list with a back issue. In his absence, the Reds’ closer committee will comprise Hunter Strickland, Alexis Diaz, and Joel Kuhnel — each of whom has a save this week. In other news, former closer Lucas Sims was placed on the 60-day…
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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…