Category: closer change
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Joakim Soria likely to close for Royals with Wade Davis out
July 5, 2016 Kansas City Royals — Wade Davis hit the DL on Tuesday with a right forearm strain. There’s no official word yet who will close in his stead. Although Kelvin Herrera has fantastic numbers and the best stuff, Joakim Soria has closer experience and Ned Yost’s trust. We think Soria will get the call — but…
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Brandon Maurer to get first shot at saves in San Diego
July 1, 2016 San Diego Padres – Manager Andy Green has said that Brandon Maurer, and his 5.73 ERA, will get the first crack at the ninth inning. Maurer has been much better recently and Ryan Buchter is coming off his worst outing of the season. Buchter should still challenge for the ninth inning, and since he has been better…
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Marlins to make decision Friday on Fernando Rodney’s role
July 1, 2016 Miami Marlins – The Marlins acquired San Diego closer Fernando Rodney on Thursday, but he did not play against the Braves. Manager Don Mattingly said he will announce his intentions with Rodney on Friday, but we believe he will stick with A.J. Ramos, who has converted 33 straight save opportunities, as his closer. Updated…
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Alex Colome hits DL, forces Rays into committee
June 29, 2016 Tampa Bay Rays – Alex Colome was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday with biceps tendinitis. It’s retroactive to June 19, so Colome may not miss much more time, but in his stead, manager Kevin Cash will mix and match in the late innings based on matchups. Xavier Cedeno is the best…
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Rosenthal out as closer, Ryan Dull putting up historic numbers
June 26, 2016 St. Louis Cardinals — Mike Matheny confirmed yesterday that Trevor Rosenthal will no longer be the team’s closer. He also said that he would use a three-pitcher committee instead of naming one closer. We still like Seung Hwan Oh the best but Matheny said that he would rotate through Oh, Siegrist and Broxton based on availability…