Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jansen to IL with COVID
September 13, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Turns out the fatigue and illness was actually COVID, as Kenley Jansen was placed on the IL today. We expect Chris Martin to take over the job, with Josh Winckowski and Garrett Whitlock moving up. Updated Hierarchy: Martin | Winckowski | Whitlock.
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Justin Lawrence returns to the ninth inning
September 13, 2023 Colorado Rockies – It looks like Justin Lawrence is back in the high-leverage mix for the Rockies, as he closed out Tuesday night’s win with his 11th save of the season. Tyler Kinley was likely down after two straight days of work, but we’ll keep an eye on this to see if…
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Cubs have several options after Adbert Alzolay injury
September 12, 2023 Atlanta Braves – After AJ Minter and Raisel Iglesias pitching the 8th and 9th innings (the latter blowing the save), the Braves went to Kirby Yates after retaking the lead in the top of the 10th. Yates converted for his 4th save of the year. Hierarchy remains: Iglesias | Minter | Yates.…
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Adbert Alzolay placed on IL
September 11, 2023 Chicago Cubs – Adbert Alzolay has been placed on the IL with a forearm strain. Look for Mark Leiter Jr. and Julian Merryweather to get the bulk of the chances in his absence. Updated hierarchy: *Leiter Jr. | Merryweather | Boxberger.* = closer-by-committee
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Andres Munoz dealing with nagging injury
September 11, 2023 Chicago Cubs – As expected, Adbert Alzolay got the day off after pitching in two straight, and the Cubs used Jose Cuas, Mark Leiter Jr., Hayden Wesneski, and Julian Merryweather (in that order) to get the game’s final 10 outs. It was Merryweather’s first save of the season, and he’ll likely share…
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