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Jonathan Loaisiga picks up the save after Aroldis Chapman hits the IL
August 8, 2021 New York Yankees — As we alerted you yesterday, Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation. The MRI did not reveal any structural damage and the Yankees are hopeful he can return from the IL when eligible. Jonathan Loaisiga picked up the save yesterday and we think he will lead…
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Jeffrey Springs hits the IL; Tanner Rainey sent down
August 2, 2021 Washington Nationals – Tanner Rainey was sent to AAA to try and get back on track. Rookie Gabe Klobosits, a 6’7″ righty who has two holds in his first two major league appearances, slides into this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Suero | Klobosits. Tampa Bay Rays — Jeffrey Springs was officially placed on…
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Jeffrey Springs lands on the IL
August 1, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays — Jeffrey Springs was officially placed on the IL today with a right knee injury. Matt Wisler, Andrew Kitteredge, and Drew Rasmussen should all help close out games until the Rays start getting some of their injured bullpen arms back. Updated hierarchy: *Wisler | Kittredge | Rasmussen.* = closer-by-committee
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Jeffrey Springs leaves game after hurting his knee while we get a look at a few teams who traded their closer at the deadline
August 1, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The first post-Kimbrel save for the Cubs went to…Kyle Ryan! The lefty reliever who recently got called back up pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his first save. Rex Brothers struggled in the 8th inning and Codi Heuer was impressive in his debut. Brothers has now given up eight…
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Lots of bullpen movement at the trade deadline
July 31, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays acquired Joakim Soria, to go along with Brad Hand, giving them a formidable battery of arms for the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings. Hand came in to protect a four-run lead last night and gave up an unearned run making it a save chance for…