Closer Monkey

Category: Detroit Tigers

  • Gregory Soto placed on the IL

    September 19, 2021 Detroit Tigers — Gregory Soto has been placed on the IL with a fractured finger.  Michael Fulmer should close for the rest of the season with Kyle Funhouser seeing any saves when Fulmer is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Fulmer | Funkhouser | Lange.

  • Andrew Chafin is edging past Sergio Romo

    September 16, 2021 Oakland A’s — Oakland tried its best to blow a seven-run lead over the last three innings Wednesday night, but Andrew Chafin ultimately put the Royals away with a four-out save. Sergio Romo has struggled in his last two outings, and we expect Chafin to be Oakland’s top save option over the…

  • Chris Stratton to take over for the injured David Bednar

    September 15, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hit the IL tonight with a right oblique strain and is unlikely to pitch again this season. Chris Stratton, who notched his fifth save of the season on Tuesday, should get the bulk of the save chances for the remainder of the season. Updated hierarchy: Stratton |…

  • Matt Barnes booed off the mound and potentially out of the closer’s role

    August 25, 2021 Boston Red Sox — Matt Barnes was called upon to protect a three-run lead against the Twins in the ninth inning and proceeded to allow a leadoff homer followed by two walks before being mercifully pulled by Alex Cora. Hansel Robles was the next man up and, facing the team that traded…

  • Rays get their 11th different reliever a save

    August 23, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Old friend Joe Jimenez got an 11th inning save on Sunday, his first of the season. He doesn’t factor in to the Tigers usual late inning plans. Hierarchy remains: Soto | Cisnero | Fulmer. Tampa Bay Rays – Another reliever got a save for the Rays on Sunday, and…