Category: hierarchy change
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Emilio Pagan hits the IL and an old friend hits free agency
September 3, 2020 San Diego Padres – Emilio Pagan was placed on the IL with a biceps injury yesterday. He had picked up a few saves as the interim closer, but with the acquisition of Trevor Rosenthal and the activation of Drew Pomeranz, Pagan was bumped down in the hierarchy. We think based on recent…
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Matt Wisler vultures a save; Zack Britton returns
September 2, 2020 Minnesota Twins – Matt Wisler was the starter in his last three appearances, so naturally he picked up his first save since 2016 on Tuesday in a 3-2 win. Sergio Romo faced the 2-3-4 hitters in the eighth inning while Taylor Rogers (33 pitches) and Trevor May (25 pitches) both got some…
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Yoshihisa Hirano to close for Seattle after Taylor Williams traded to the Padres
August 31, 2020 Seattle Mariners – The Mariners traded Taylor Williams to the Padres, which means Yoshihisa Hirano will slide into the vacated closer’s role, with Yohan Ramirez and Anthony Misiewicz setting up Hirano. Updated hierarchy: Hirano | Ramirez | Misiewicz.
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Cole Sulser demoted; Orioles to mix and match in the ninth inning
August 31, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Hyde indicated Monday that he wants to give Cole Sulser some lower-leverage outings after his recent struggles. Hyde said he plans to mix and match in the ninth inning. We expect Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott to contend for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Castro | Harvey |…
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Trevor Rosenthal traded to Padres
August 29, 2020 Kansas City Royals — The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres on Saturday. We’ll move Josh Staumont to the top of the Royals’ committee for now based on recent usage and some solid numbers (0.66 ERA, 17.8 K/9) this season. Updated hierarchy: *Staumont | Barlow | Holland.* = closer-by-committee San Diego…