Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes; June 13
Wednesday provided five reliever wins and nine saves across a full 15-game slate. It featured another sullied save for Héctor Neris in Tampa Bay and a white-knuckle ride with Trevor Megill closing out a win over the Blue Jays. Today will mark the return of Edwin Díaz with the Mets, and his manager said he…
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Monkey Bytes; June 12
Tuesday’s full slate yielded five wins by relievers and eight saves. It did not satisfy those hoping for an Andrés Muñoz save chance. It was Ryne Stanek appearing in a second straight contest instead. Based on team reports, Muñoz will be available on a day-to-day basis, which will be frustrating from a fantasy perspective. If…
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Tuesday’s Three Takeaways: Astros, Twins, and White Sox Reliever Notes
Because game summaries cannot fully capture developing leverage situations, this column will focus on specific teams or relievers from a fantasy lens. Our initial post will delve into the lack of depth in Houston’s leverage ladder, how Minnesota was willing to use Jhoan Durán in a third straight game, and the downward spiral in the…
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Monkey Bytes; June 11
Although Monday only provided a seven-game slate, relievers recorded three wins, including a walk-off in Seattle and three saves. Michael Kopech has not recorded a save since May 15 and his grip on the closer role for the White Sox may be in jeopardy. Minnesota warmed up Jhoan Durán for a potential save, but his…
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Closer Monkey SOLDS Rankings: Week 12
Things have settled across the high-leverage landscape, with another week in the rearview mirror. Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 10. Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Tier Four…
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