Category: Closer Monkey Update
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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…
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Closer Monkey Update | Raisel Iglesias
Given recent posts about Joe Jiménez’s slow-healing knee, targeting Raisel Iglesias was a slam dunk for Atlanta’s front office. He returns on a one-year deal: From June 9-on, he went 1-1 while converting 21 of 22 save opportunities and even chipped in a hold. Across 43.1 innings, he recorded 48 strikeouts against ten walks (24.1…
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Closer Monkey Update | Emmanuel Clase
Despite our warnings, Emmanuel Clase has a 284.36 ADP through the first 11 NFBC Draft Champions leagues drafted for the 2026 season. In these drafts, he has a minimum pick of 89 and a maximum selection at 585th overall. After finishing 2025 on non-disciplinary leave, he was indicted for his involvement with gamblers. Beginning with…