Closer Monkey

Category: Tampa Bay Rays

  • Injury woes continue for Rays bullpen

    August 26, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – The Tampa bullpen just can’t catch a break. Jalen Beeks was on his way to a two-inning save when he was forced to leave the game with one out in the ninth. Edgar Garcia came on to notch the final two outs and become the ninth Rays pitcher…

  • Nick Anderson injury leaves Rays even more shorthanded

    August 24, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson, arguably the best arm in the Rays bullpen, was placed on the IL with forearm inflammation, joining Chaz Roe, Jose Alvarado, Oliver Drake, and Andrew Kittredge. That leaves some combination of Diego Castillo, Jalen Beeks, Aaron Loup, John Curtiss (who got his first save on Sunday)…

  • Drew Pomeranz considered day-to-day with shoulder tightness

    August 21, 2020 Slam Diego Padres – Manager Jayce Tingler said Drew Pomeranz is suffering from shoulder tightness and is considered day-to-day. Expect Emilio Pagan to step in for save chances in the interim. This is a situation worth monitoring closely. Hierarchy remains: *Pomeranz | Pagan | Stammen.* = closer-by-committee Detroit Tigers – Joe Jimenez…

  • Mets move their closer to the rotation while Cubs are hoping Craig Kimbrel is turning his season around

    August 20, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets have opted to move Seth Lugo into the rotation indefinitely, and they will likely use a committee to replace him.  Edwin Diaz, who walked in an inherited runner last night before picking up the win, should head the committee but expect Dellin Betances and Jeurys Familia…

  • Daniel Hudson bounces back from Monday’s meltdown

    August 19, 2020 Washington Nationals – The Nationals wasted no time going back to their closer after an ugly blown save. Daniel Hudson bounced back from Monday’s meltdown with two strikeouts as part of a 1-2-3 ninth inning in Tuesday’s 8-5 win. Hierarchy remains: Hudson | Rainey | Harris. San Diego Padres – Cal Quantrill,…