Closer Monkey

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  • Ian Kennedy and Joe Barlow record their first saves of the season

    May 1, 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks — Ian Kennedy picked up the first save for the Diamondbacks with Mark Melancon on the IL.  Noe Ramirez picked up the 8th inning hold.  Kennedy might not be available today but he should continue to close in Melancon’s absence. Hierarchy remains: Kennedy | Mantiply | Ramirez. Texas Rangers –…

  • Melancon on COVID IL, Lugo returns to form.

    April 30, 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks — At the time of last night’s alert, Mark Melancon’s injury was undisclosed, but it later came out that he was placed on the COVID IL.  While it didn’t end up as a save situation, we did get a good look at how Arizona will deploy their bullpen in close…

  • Mark Melancon to IL

    April 29, 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks — Mark Melancon has been placed on the IL.  Ian Kennedy should take over as closer while Melancon is out but Joe Mantiply and Noe Ramirez could also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Mantiply | Ramirez.

  • Cole Sulser, Rafael Montero pick up saves

    April 29, 2022 Miami Marlins – As predicted in the Vulture Save Watch, Anthony Bender was not available Thursday after pitching in two straight, so the Marlins turned to Cole Sulser, who converted for his first save. This usage alone requires a slight adjustment to the hierarchy. Meanwhile, Dylan Floro is on a rehab assignment…

  • Liam Hendriks is day-to-day; Anthony Bender returns

    April 27, 2022 Chicago White Sox — Liam Hendriks is day-to-day with back spasms and was potentially available on Tuesday, though he wasn’t needed in a 6-0 loss.  Hierarchy remains: Hendriks | Graveman | Bummer. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender had been unavailable over the weekend with hip soreness, but he returned on Tuesday and…