Category: closer change
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Ken Giles is closing in Houston again
August 2, 2016 Houston Astros — Ken Giles has been pitching very well lately and will replace Will Harris as the Astros closer going forward. With Luke Gregerson hitting the DL with a left oblique strain, Pat Neshek should see more high-leverage innings. A.J. Hinch said that Harris will still be used in important spots, and also…
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Jeremy Jeffress traded to Texas
August 1, 2016 Milwaukee Brewers – Tyler Thornburg is the last man standing in the Brewers hierarchy after Milwaukee traded closer Jeremy Jeffress to Texas and also shipped Will Smith to the Giants. We think a combination of Corey Knebel and Carlos Torres will set up Thornburg for now. As for Jeffress, don’t expect him to supplant Sam…
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Pirates deal Mark Melancon to Nationals
July 30, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates — The Pirates traded Mark Melancon to Washington for multiple players, including reliever Felipe Rivero. GM Neal Huntington has named Tony Watson the closer, with Neftali Feliz spelling him if necessary and Rivero pitching the seventh. Updated hierarchy: Watson | Feliz | Rivero. Washington Nationals — The Nationals acquired closer Mark Melancon from the Pirates in…
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Aroldis Chapman traded to Cubs
July 25, 2016 Chicago Cubs – It’s official — Aroldis Chapman is headed to the Cubs. He’ll close for them immediately, pushing Hector Rondon into a set-up role and Pedro Strop into the 7th inning. The trifecta gives the Cubs one of the strongest bullpens in the league as they head into the stretch run.…