Category: closer change
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Brandon Morrow injured again; Cishek, Edwards, and Strop options to close
July 19, 2018 Chicago Cubs — Brandon Morrow is back on the disabled list, with right biceps inflammation, so maybe he was taking off his shirt this time. His injury last month didn’t clarify who would be favored to close in his absence, and the Cubs have three really good options: Steve Cishek (124 career…
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Brad Hand traded to Indians; Kirby Yates should close for Padres
July 19, 2018 Cleveland Indians — The Indians have traded for lefthander Brad Hand, whom we expect to back up closer Cody Allen and serve as a hedge against his potential departure in free agency. Updated hierarchy: Allen | Hand | Ramirez. San Diego Padres — With the departure of Brad Hand to Cleveland, Kirby…
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Arodys Vizcaino is back on the DL
July 14, 2018 Atlanta Braves — Arodys Vizcaino was placed on the DL today with right shoulder inflammation. This is the second time this year that Vizcaino has landed on the disabled list. Expect a committee of A.J. Minter and Dan Winkler to once again fill in for Vizcaino. Updated hierarchy: *Minter | Winkler |…
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Ken Giles taking his talents to Chukchansi Park
July 12, 2018 Houston Astros — A few hours after Ken Giles met his manager on the mound with a less-than-friendly salutation, GM Jeff Luhnow greeted Giles with his own F-word: Fresno. Yes, the once-dominant closer will be punching his ticket in the minors for the first time since his breakout rookie year in 2014.…
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Kelvin Herrera is a closer once again (for now)
July 11, 2018 Washington Nationals – The Nationals placed Sean Doolittle on the DL yesterday with a left toe injury. Kelvin Herrera will take over the ninth inning in Doolittle’s absence. Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Madson | Kintzler. Tampa Bay Rays – With Chaz Roe on the DL, look for Diego Castillo to take over Roe’s role…