Closer Monkey | 2026
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High-leverage Ryan Brasier returns
July 18, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers – Plucked off the scrap heap after an unceremonious end to his tenure in Boston, Ryan Brasier has pitched surprisingly well (12.1 IP, 2 ER) for the Dodgers since being called up from AAA in June. Yesterday, with Evan Phillips getting a breather, Brasier picked up his first save…
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Kyle Finnegan set to take over the ninth for Washington
July 17, 2023 Washington Nationals — As we alerted you Sunday night, Hunter Harvey has a sore right triceps and is very likely to be placed on the IL today. This opens up the door for Kyle Finnegan to resume the closer role, and probably eliminates any chance that the oft-injured Harvey is traded this…
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Harvey almost certainly headed to IL
July 16, 2023 Washington Nationals – Hunter Harvey appears to be headed to the IL with a sore arm, as Davey Martinez said he’d prefer to be cautious with him. Kyle Finnegan returns to the closer’s role and expect Mason Thompson and Jordan Weems to be the top choices for holds. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan |…
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Aroldis Chapman records first save as a Ranger and could the Rays be moving towards the unthinkable?
July 16, 2023 Texas Rangers – Aroldis Chapman struck out a pair in a scoreless 9th inning and recorded his first save as a Ranger. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Chapman is not the Rangers’ closer but that he and Will Smith will share the duties. We will see if either one can establish himself…
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A quiet return after the All Star Break.
July 15, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays — Jordan Romano was removed from the All Star Game after only 5 pitches, but he threw a side session yesterday, and is reportedly doing much better than expected. Romano may still get a couple days off here, but it seems that he dodged a possible IL stint, which…
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