Closer Monkey

Category: toronto blue jays

  • Michael Fulmer hits the IL while Archie Bradley picks up a save

    June 28, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Michael Fulmer was placed on the IL yesterday with a neck strain, marking his second trip to the list this month. While the timeline for his return isn’t available, Manager AJ Hinch said that he would at least be out for the Cleveland series and that they weren’t going…

  • Tejay Antone returns from the IL

    June 22, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Tejay Antone was activated from the IL this morning and should reclaim a high-leverage position in Cincinnati’s committee. Given how short he was out, it should be safe to get him back into your lineup right away. Updated hierarchy: *Sims | Antone | Hembree.* = closer-by-committee Toronto Blue Jays…

  • Setup men for Blue Jays, Rockies hit IL

    June 18, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — Rafael Dolis was placed on the injured list Thursday with a finger strain. He left Wednesday’s game after just four pitches with “no sensation in his hand.” That doesn’t sound good.  Updated hierarchy: *Romano | Chatwood | Mayza.* = closer-by-committee Colorado Rockies – Mychal Givens has a lower…

  • After Rafael Dolis meltdown, Jordan Romano could secure next save chance for Toronto

    May 21, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — The way things were shaping up for Toronto on Thursday night, it looked as if there would be a committee leader change for the Blue Jays. Jordan Romano pitched a scoreless eighth inning ahead of Rafael Dolis, but Dolis ran into trouble in the ninth. He allowed two…

  • James Karinchak grabs a save for Cleveland

    May 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians — James Karinchak pitched for the first time in six days on Tuesday, picking up his fourth save of the year. There was no indication postgame from Terry Francona that Karinchak is now his closer, and it’s likely Emmanuel Clase, who threw 26 pitches on Sunday, was getting an extra…