Closer Monkey

Category: closer change

  • Jeurys Familia likely out for a while with arterial clot in throwing shoulder

    May 12, 2017 New York Mets — Mets closer Jeurys Familia has an arterial clot in his throwing shoulder and will likely be out for a while, if not the rest of the season. According to the team, Familia will see Dr. Robert Thompson, who performed season-ending surgery to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome on Mets starting pitcher Matt…

  • Jeurys Familia may need surgery; Addison Reed will fill in for Mets

    May 11, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets unexpectedly announced that Jeurys Familia has an arterial clot in his right shoulder and is being examined for potential surgery. Addison Reed should fill in while Familia gets treatment. Updated hierarchy: Reed | Robles | Blevins.

  • Derek Law leads Giants committee; Justin Wilson to close in Detroit

    May 10, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a right pronator strain in his forearm. After Tuesday’s game, manager Bruce Bochy said that he prefers Derek Law to head a committee and not Hunter Strickland, though it sounds like Strickland will get some looks given the committee tag. The…

  • Derek Law to lead committee with Mark Melancon sidelined

    May 9, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a right pronator strain in his forearm. After Tuesday’s game, manager Bruce Bochy said that he prefers Derek Law to head a committee and not Hunter Strickland, though it sounds like Strickland will get some looks given the committee tag. The…

  • It’s Brad Brach time again in Baltimore

    May 6, 2017 Baltimore Orioles — A source tells Baltimore Baseball that Zach Britton is returning to the disabled list with his strained left forearm. Brad Brach will resume the closer role while Britton heals. Updated hierarchy: Brach | O’Day | Givens. Arizona Diamondbacks — If the D-Backs are serious about keeping Archie Bradley in the bullpen…