Category: Tampa Bay Rays

  • Sam Dyson, Jose Alvarado return from the IL

    August 14, 2019 Minnesota Twins – The Twins activated Sam Dyson from the IL on Tuesday and immediately sent him into a high-leverage spot. Dyson responded with a perfect eighth inning ahead of Sergio Romo, who closed out a 7-5 win since Taylor Rogers was unavailable. Rogers has struggled when pitching a second consecutive day,…

  • Jose Alvarado set to rejoin the Rays

    August 13, 2018 New York Yankees – After Aroldis Chapman and Zack Britton both appeared in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader with the Orioles, Adam Ottavino was tasked with the 9th inning in the nightcap. Ottavino converted for his second save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Britton | Ottavino. Tampa Bay Rays…

  • Around the league after a busy trade deadline for bullpen moves

    August 1, 2019 Atlanta Braves — The Braves have watched Luke Jackson struggle over the last three weeks (13.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP), and they responded at the trade deadline by acquiring 248 career saves through Shane Greene and Mark Melancon. Add those guys to the mellifluous Chris Martin and you have a situation where yesterday’s…

  • Jarlin Garcia, Diego Castillo worth watching going forward

    July 29, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – Diego Castillo picked up his first save in six weeks on Sunday, striking out both hitters he faced to preserve a one-run victory. Castillo had a bumpy June, but has been much better this month, and will likely get a few more save opportunities going forward. Hierarchy remains:…

  • Diamondbacks to discuss how bad Greg Holland is before today’s game

    July 27, 2019 Arizona Diamondbacks — Greg Holland’s struggles continued as he blew a save and took the loss last night. This follows a Wednesday outing where he walked the only two hitters he faced, and has led to some speculation that Arizona may either replace him at closer or trade for a more reliable…