Category: Closer Monkey Update
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Updated American League Hierarchies | 2026
Catching up with the recent news cycles, there have been numerous alterations to bullpen hierarchies in the American League. As of February 28, roles may change, but here are our updated outlooks for the upcoming season. Baltimore Orioles Projected Hierarchy: Ryan Helsley | Andrew Kittredge | Keegan Akin After adding Helsley as a stabilizing force…
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Closer Monkey Update | Edwin Díaz
Although the closer did not get a five-year deal, Edwin Díaz set the new average value for a reliever in MLB history: This is not rocket science; one of baseball’s best relievers has signed with one of the best teams, meaning he’s in line for plenty of save opportunities in the upcoming season. This deal…
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Closer Monkey Update | Emilio Pagán
In a reunion that was anticipated, Emilio Pagan has agreed to a two-year deal with Cincinnati that includes an opt-out and will return as the closer for 2026: He took over as the closer on March 29, 2025, and never looked back, converting a career-best 32 saves in 38 chances with a 2.98 ERA and…
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Closer Monkey Update | Devin Williams
With the closer market heating, the Mets have agreed to a three-year contract with one of the best high-leverage relievers in baseball, Devin Williams: However, New York is still engaged in talks with Edwin Díaz. This means the market for closers continues narrowing, and the two may end up as leverage teammates. Beginning with his…
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Closer Monkey Update | Ryan Helsley
Addressing one of the team’s off-season goals, Baltimore has landed its closer for the 2026 season: Link: https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1994863699903860926?s=20 Ryan Helsley could not replicate his career year from 2024, but he is only one year removed from securing 49 saves. Here are his splits by month, half, and team from last season: Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/vYEjI/5/ Taking this…