Closer Monkey

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  • Greg Holland and Jake McGee jump to the top of their committees

    June 19, 2021 Kansas City Royals — After the Royals had the day off on Thursday, they used Scott Barlow in the 8th and then turned to Greg Holland for the 9th inning on Friday. Holland converted the save for his 4th of the year. This save comes right after he gave up 3 runs…

  • Daniel Hudson lands on the IL while Zack Britton returns

    June 13, 2021 Washington Nationals — The Nationals placed Daniel Hudson on the IL with elbow inflammation.   Manager Davey Martinez mentioned Kyle Finnegan, Tanner Rainey, and Wander Suero as candidates to receive more high leverage spots while Hudson is out.  Finnegan recorded the 6th inning hold (it was a doubleheader so the equivalent of an…

  • Michael Fulmer is placed on the IL

    June 6, 2021 Detroit Tigers — As expected, Michael Fulmer was placed on the IL today with a right shoulder strain. The Tigers will likely mix and match with Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero in the ninth inning while Fulmer is out. Updated hierarchy: *Soto | Cisnero | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee

  • Lucas Sims is emerging in Cincinnati while Michael Fulmer is dealing with arm fatigue

    June 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Lucas Sims struck out two and worked around a pair of hits to pick up his 5th save of the season yesterday. Tejay Antone pitched a scoreless 8th inning ahead of Sims.  Antone has continued his stellar season (he has not allowed an earned run over his last 15.2…

  • Hunter Harvey returns while Chris Stratton records an impressive save

    June 5, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Hunter Harvey was activated from the IL and will not have any restrictions.  He was immediately tossed into the 6th inning of a tie game, and although he gave up a run on a pair of hits, he didn’t factor into the decision as the Orioles came back to…