Category: closer change
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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…
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Seth Lugo to join the Mets rotation
August 19, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets announced after Wednesday’s game that Seth Lugo will start on Thursday and will stay in the rotation indefinitely. Edwin Diaz (for now anyway) projects to lead a committee that will include Dellin Betances, Jeurys Familia and Justin Wilson. Updated hierarchy: *Diaz | Betances | Familia.* =…
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Kirby Yates is likely to miss some time
August 15, 2020 San Diego Padres – Kirby Yates exited after just six pitches Friday night and will have an MRI on his elbow. Something has been off with Yates all season long, and whether this injury was a symptom or a cause remains to be seen, but look for Drew Pomeranz to close in…
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The Cubs aren’t turning to Craig Kimbrel these days
August 14, 2020 Chicago Cubs – The Cubbies are 13-3, so it would appear many more save chances are coming, but who will be getting the bulk of them? Rowan Wick converted his third save Thursday and appears to be ripping the role out of the hands of Craig Kimbrel, who hasn’t pitched since Aug.…
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Nick Burdi’s season is over
August 6, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates – To add to the Pirates’ bullpen injury woes, Nick Burdi was placed on the 45-day IL and will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Keone Kela is progressing towards a return and will immediately step into the closers role when he’s fit to pitch. If…