Category: Rapid Reaction
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Rapid Reaction | Ryan Helsley
The year of closer volatility continued with Ryan Helsley being placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of his team’s game in New York, backdated to April 29: In a perfect world, Rico Garcia would get the first chance at closing out games in the interim. He’s been one of the best relievers through the…
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Rapid Reaction | Pete Fairbanks
Presented with a two-run lead against the Dodgers, Pete Fairbanks took the mound trying to snap his team’s eight-game losing streak. Things did not go as planned. His outing began with Andy Pages drawing a leadoff walk, followed by a Dalton Rushing walk, and a pop-out bunt by Miguel Rojas, which would be the only…
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Rapid Reaction | Angels in Disarray
Jordan Romano had not recorded a save since April 6 and had two rough outings against the Yankees before an implosion on Saturday. He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and a walk during two-thirds of the eighth. He was removed in favor of a positional player (Adam Frazier), who allowed two of three inherited…
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Rapid Reaction | Toronto Blue Jays
In a move that surprises no one, Toronto will be temporarily removing Jeff Hoffman from the closer role: Right now, it sounds like it will be temporary, letting him work in lower leveraged appearances until he regains confidence. Through his first 12 games, spanning 10.2 innings, his 2.063 WHIP is accompanied by a 31.6 K-BB…
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Rapid Reaction | Raisel Iglesias
He was unavailable last Saturday after sleeping on his shoulder wrong, appeared on Sunday showing no ill effects, but Raisel Iglesias has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 20: At least this will be an easy pivot to Robert Suarez. He’s been terrific this season and has already secured a save.…