Category: closer change
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Seung Hwan Oh has the best shot at closing in St. Louis
June 25, 2016 St. Louis Cardinals — As we warned you this morning, struggling Trevor Rosenthal was removed from the closer role. Mike Matheny wouldn’t commit to just one option going forward, we have to believe that Seung Hwan Oh has the best chance to grab the job, finally taking his role as the “Final Boss”…
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Shawn Kelley to lead Washington committee with Jonathan Papelbon on DL
June 14, 2016 Washington Nationals — Jonathan Papelbon has been placed on the disabled list with a right intercostal strain. Shawn Kelley (13.1 K/9, 1.96 FIP) was last night’s closer, and we think he has the edge at picking up save opportunities during Papelbon’s absence. He has had two Tommy John surgeries, however. Dusty Baker says the choice might depend on…
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Carlos Estevez is the new closer in Colorado
June 12, 2016 Colorado Rockies – Jake McGee was placed on the DL yesterday and rookie Carlos Estevez recorded the save in his place. Jason Motte was originally sent out for the 9th but after he allowed a double and hit a batter, he was pulled for Estevez. After the game, manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the…
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Fernando Abad and Brandon Kintzler will share Twins’ closer role
June 9, 2016 Minnesota Twins — As we told you last night, Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad will be “mix and match” closers for the woeful Twins going forward. Lefties are batting .111 against Abad, while Kintzler is equally effective against lefties and righties. With Glen Perkins still at least two weeks away from returning, owners can…
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Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad to fill closer role for Twins
June 8, 2016 Minnesota Twins — Brandon Kintzler earned his first major league save on Wednesday night; in remarks after the game, Paul Molitor said that the team would be “backing off” Kevin Jepsen in the closer role, and using a combination of Kintzler and Fernando Abad in his place. Matchups will determine whether lefty Abad…