Category: closer change
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Ryan Madson’s DL stint opens the door for Koda Glover
August 15, 2018 Washington Nationals – Ryan Madson thought he would avoid the disabled list, but it turns out that’s not the case and he’ll become the latest Washington reliever to hit the DL. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Dave Martinez indicated that Koda Glover is now his first option at closer. He also said that Justin…
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Ryan Madson says he’s hurt; Koda Glover could close in Washington
August 13, 2018 Washington Nationals — After hitting two guys and giving up a two-out, two-strike, walk-off, pinch-hit grand slam, Ryan Madson helpfully revealed that he has been suffering from “shooting” pain in his back and leg, limiting his repertoire to fastballs. Even if Madson avoids the DL, we have a hard time imagining a scenario…
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Kenley Jansen out for a month with heart trouble
[EDITOR’S NOTE: We are running our annual Donation Drive this week. Thank you, as always, for supporting us!] August 10, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen will miss at least a month with a recurrence of an irregular heartbeat — the same problem that sidelined him in 2011 and 2012, eventually leading to offseason surgery. With…
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Twins trade Rodney; Hildenberger and Reed could close
August 9, 2018 Minnesota Twins — Fernando Rodney was traded to Oakland on Thursday night, leaving a question mark at the back of the Twins’ bullpen. A few weeks ago, we would have guessed Trevor Hildenberger could claim the job, but he’s coming off three consecutive awful outings (7 ER, 2.2 IP). Addison Reed has…
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Ryan Madson will close for Washington, at least until Sean Doolittle returns
[EDITOR’S NOTE: We are running our annual Donation Drive this week. Thank you, as always, for supporting us!] August 9, 2018 Washington Nationals — Dave Martinez confirmed that it’ll be Ryan Madson getting the ninth inning with Kelvin Herrera on the shelf. Justin Miller and Koda Glover will split the set-up role, with Greg Holland…