Category: closer change
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Clay Holmes should close after Aroldis Chapman hits the IL
May 24, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman has been placed on the IL with an achilles injury. Clay Holmes should be the primary option to close while Chapman is out, but Michael King could also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | King | Loaisiga.
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Joe Barlow day-to-day with finger owie
May 19, 2022 Texas Rangers — With a two-run lead going into the ninth, Rangers fans were surprised and eventually dismayed by the appearance of Matt Bush instead of Joe Barlow. After the game, won by Texas in 10, Barlow revealed that he had a throbbing finger blister that might keep him out another day…
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Jake McGee hits the IL and Mark Melancon hits the hot seat
May 12, 2022 San Francisco Giants — Jake McGee went on the injured list Wednesday with tightness in his lower back, which will give Camilo Doval the full-time closer job by default. John Brebbia and Tyler Rogers have been excellent this season and will see even more high-leverage work in McGee’s absence. Updated hierarchy: Doval…
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Felix Bautista secures first career save for Orioles
May 11, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Jorge Lopez was placed on the bereavement list on Tuesday and will miss the next 3-7 days. As we suspected, Dillon Tate got the first save chance, but he was unable to complete the job, which allowed for Felix Bautista to get the final out for his first career…