Closer Monkey | 2026
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David Bednar placed on IL
August 3, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates – As we hinted at this morning, David Bednar has been placed on the 15-day IL. Expect Wil Crowe to be the first option for saves in Bednar’s absence, with Yerry de los Santos also potentially in the mix for the ninth inning. Updated hierarchy: Crowe | de los Santos…
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Recapping a busy day of trades and back injuries
August 3, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hasn’t pitched since Friday, his only appearance since a July 24 outing, which made it a bit surprising that it was Wil Crowe who got the ninth inning on Tuesday. Crowe converted his third save of the year and after the game manager Derek Shelton said that…
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Raisel Iglesias traded to Atlanta Braves
August 2, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves have swung a deal with the Angels for Raisel Iglesias right before the deadline. We’ll slot him in at first in line in this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Iglesias | Minter. Los Angeles Angels – The Angels pulled off the shocker and dealt Raisel Iglesias and…
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David Robertson traded to Phillies
August 2, 2022 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs finally dealt David Robertson, sending him to the Phillies. With Mychal Givens also a candidate to be traded before the deadline, Rowan Wick has the edge for saves on the North Side, but that may change if Givens remains with the Cubs. Updated hierarchy: *Wick | Givens…
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Jorge Lopez traded to Twins
August 2, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles traded Jorge Lopez to the Twins, which means Felix Bautista will take over the ninth inning in Baltimore. Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez. Minnesota Twins – The Twins traded for Orioles closer Jorge Lopez. We’ll put Lopez at the top of this committee and see…
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