Closer Monkey

Category: closer change

  • David Robertson collects another save

    September 1, 2018 New York Yankees – David Robertson picked up another save last night, and went through August without giving up an earned run in 11 appearances. As the Vulture Save Watch noted, Dellin Betances threw 31 pitches in taking the loss on Thursday, so he was likely unavailable. Zach Britton was used in the…

  • Kelvin Herrera injured again; Koda Glover should close in Washington

    August 26, 2018 Washington Nationals — Kelvin Herrera went down with what appears to be a serious leg injury. We expect the Nationals to return to Koda Glover in the ninth. Updated hierarchy: Glover | Miller | Holland.

  • Without Chapman, Boone to “mix and match” in the Yankees ninth

    August 23, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone hasn’t been thrilling Yankee fans with his bullpen management lately. Now with Aroldis Chapman headed to the disabled list, Boone says he’ll “mix and match” in the ninth inning among Dellin Betances, Zach Britton, and David Robertson. Robertson has had recent shoulder concerns, but he also…

  • Aroldis Chapman on the disabled list

    August 22, 2018 New York Yankees — Once Chance Adams showed up in Miami instead of Buffalo, it was pretty clear that Aroldis Chapman would be hitting the disabled list with his knee injury, and now confirmation has arrived. We expect Dellin Betances to close over Zach Britton and David Robertson. If Robertson’s shoulder continues…

  • Roberto Osuna will close for Houston

    August 21, 2018 Houston Astros — AJ Hinch announced on MLB Network Radio today that he’ll start using Hector Rondon in the seventh and eighth innings while relying on Roberto Osuna as the team’s primary closer. Ryan Pressly and Collin McHugh were also mentioned as late-inning options. Updated hierarchy: Osuna | Rondon | McHugh.