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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…
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Richard Rodriguez traded to Atlanta
July 30, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates have traded Richard Rodriguez to the Braves. David Bednar is the likely closer in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Bednar | Stratton | Keller. Atlanta Braves – It’s not immediately clear what role Richard Rodriguez will have with Atlanta, but he’s got better numbers than Will Smith to…
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Anthony Bender and Dylan Floro could see saves after Marlins trade Yimi Garcia
July 28, 2021 Miami Marlins — The Marlins have traded closer Yimi Garcia to the Astros. Anthony Bender and Dylan Floro should lead a committee for Miami and we will see if either one can establish themselves as the primary closer the rest of the season. Updated hierarchy remains: *Bender | Floro | Bass.* =…