Closer Monkey

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  • Jorge Lopez placed on bereavement list

    May 10, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Jorge Lopez was placed on the bereavement list and will miss the next 3-7 days. Look for Dillon Tate to lead a closer by committee until his return. Updated hierarchy: *Tate | Bryan | Fry.* = closer-by-committee

  • Rowan Wick to lead Cubs committee in David Robertson’s absence

    May 10, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – Trevor Stephan picked up the 11th inning save on Monday. Emmanuel Clase was assessed the harsh blown save after allowing the uninherited runner on 2nd to score in the 10th, but he at least got a win out of the deal and remains the clear top option in Cleveland.…

  • Cubs closer David Robertson hits IL

    May 9, 2022 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs have placed David Robertson on the injured list (no injury designation). This is likely a COVID situation. Those situations can take weeks or just one day, depending if there was a positive test. But for now, assume closing duties are going to a committee led by Rowan…

  • Marlins bullpen coughs up another lead

    May 9, 2022 Chicago White Sox – With an assured day of rest for Liam Hendriks, it was assumed that Kendall Graveman would get the save chance on Sunday if one arose. But instead, Tony La Russa gave the highly-used Graveman the day off as well, and Jose Ruiz and Bennett Sousa combined for a…

  • Jhoan Duran impresses while recording his second save

    May 8, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Jhoan Duran recorded the last six outs, five via strikeout, to preserve a 1-0 Twins victory and earn his second save of the season.  Emilio Pagan picked up the save on Friday so this is still a committee, but it’s hard not to get excited about Duran, especially when…