Category: hierarchy change
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Jose Leclerc picks up another save
September 7, 2022 Texas Rangers – With Jonathan Hernandez presumably available after pitching Sunday, the Rangers turned to Jose Leclerc in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead, which he did for his third save of the year. Leclerc actually has the Rangers’ last two saves, albeit with the last one coming on August…
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A.J. Puk leads Oakland committee after Zach Jackson hits IL
August 31, 2022 Oakland A’s – Zach Jackson was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. A.J. Puk, who picked up his fourth save of the year on Sunday, takes over as committee leader. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Acevedo | Moll.* = closer-by-committee Houston Astros – Rafael Montero got a second day off…
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Dany Jimenez placed on the 60-day IL
August 27, 2022 Oakland A’s – Oakland placed Dany Jimenez on the 60-day IL with a strained right shoulder. We like Zach Jackson and A.J. Puk to lead this committee at the moment. Updated hierarchy: *Jackson | Puk | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee
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Josh Staumont to the injured list, Zack Britton on the way back
August 25, 2022 Kansas City Royals — The day after a 42-pitch outing, Josh Staumont hit the injured list with biceps tendinitis. The righty doesn’t believe the injury is serious. Now that Amir Garrett is done with his two-game suspension for throwing a drink at a fan, he should take over the seventh inning. Updated…
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Yankees continue to not be confident in Aroldis Chapman
August 24, 2022 New York Yankees – The Yankees continued to do everything they can to avoid Aroldis Chapman pitching in a high-leverage spot, trying to get 3+ innings out of Clarke Schmidt to close out Tuesday’s tilt against the Mets. Schmidt ran into trouble in the ninth, however, which forced Aaron Boone to call…