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Lou Trivino trade opens up the 9th in Oakland
August 1, 2022 Oakland A’s – The Yankees acquired Frankie Montas and closer Lou Trivino in a deal with the A’s on Monday afternoon. Obviously, Montas is the big acquisition here, but the Monkey’s concerns are more about who handles the 9th for the A’s now — and we think it’s likely a mix of…
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Josh Hader traded to Padres
August 1, 2022 San Diego Padres – The Padres made a big splash on Monday afternoon, acquiring star closer Josh Hader for Taylor Rogers, Dinelson Lamet, and two prospects. Hader will immediately move in to the 9th inning role in San Diego. Updated hierarchy: Hader | Garcia | Martinez. Milwaukee Brewers – With Josh Hader…
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Jonathan Hernandez, Luis Garcia could emerge from their committees
August 1, 2022 Texas Rangers – Jonathan Hernandez would have gotten the 9th on Saturday had the Rangers held the lead; instead, he got his first save chance on Sunday, which he converted. Hernandez, who was activated in mid-July, was one of the Rangers’ best arms in 2020 before Tommy John surgery cost him over…
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Padres change to a closer-by-committee while we make a change at the top of the Rangers’ committee
July 31, 2022San Diego Padres — The Padres will give Taylor Rogers a break from closing and go with a committee to replace him. Luis Garcia should be in the mix for saves along with Nick Martinez, who was recently placed on the paternity list, Nabil Crismatt, and lefty Adrian Morejon, who has some impressive…
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Stephan moves up in Cleveland, while Strickland will miss a few days.
July 30, 2022Cincinnati Reds – Hunter Strickland was placed on the bereavement list Friday, and the Reds bullpen lost their second game in a row, with Buck Farmer giving up 4 runs pitching in a tie game in the 9th. With Luis Castillo already traded, it is possible the Hunter Strickland will be the next…