Closer Monkey

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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…

  • 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.* =…

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…

  • Dillon Tate picks up a save and moves up to the top of the Orioles’ committee

    July 25, 2021 Baltimore Orioles — Dillon Tate struck out a pair in a scoreless ninth inning to preserve an Orioles’ win and earn his second save of the season.  Tanner Scott pitched the eighth inning ahead of Tate.  This was the second day in a row that the Orioles used Scott and Tate in…

  • Gregory Soto records a save and moves to the head of the Tigers’ committee

    July 18, 2021 Detroit Tigers — The Vulture Save Watch predicted that Gregory Soto could get a save yesterday because of the Tigers’ doubleheader and sure enough, Soto picked up his eighth save of the season with a scoreless inning in a 1-0 win. However, it doesn’t look like Soto got the save because there…