Closer Monkey

Category: closer change

  • Giovanny Gallegos leaves game with groin injury

    September 11, 2020 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos did not record an out before leaving Thursday’s game with a groin injury and will undergo some imaging to determine the extent of the injury. He was charged with three runs on two hits and a walk and was hit with the loss. This warrants monitoring.…

  • Yoshihisa Hirano to close for Seattle after Taylor Williams traded to the Padres

    August 31, 2020 Seattle Mariners – The Mariners traded Taylor Williams to the Padres, which means Yoshihisa Hirano will slide into the vacated closer’s role, with Yohan Ramirez and Anthony Misiewicz setting up Hirano. Updated hierarchy: Hirano | Ramirez | Misiewicz.

  • Cole Sulser demoted; Orioles to mix and match in the ninth inning

    August 31, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Hyde indicated Monday that he wants to give Cole Sulser some lower-leverage outings after his recent struggles. Hyde said he plans to mix and match in the ninth inning. We expect Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott to contend for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Castro | Harvey |…

  • Trevor Rosenthal traded to Padres

    August 29, 2020 Kansas City Royals — The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres on Saturday. We’ll move Josh Staumont to the top of the Royals’ committee for now based on recent usage and some solid numbers (0.66 ERA, 17.8 K/9) this season. Updated hierarchy: *Staumont | Barlow | Holland.* = closer-by-committee San Diego…

  • 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,…