Closer Monkey | 2026
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Kenley Jansen expected to be activated today
July 13, 2022 Atlanta Braves — Kenley Jansen is expected to be activated today and should immediately return to the closer’s role. AJ Minter has collected the Braves’ last three saves, including one last night, and we’ll reward him with a few more hours at the top of this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Minter | Smith…
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Adam Ottavino getting key late-game outs for the Mets
July 12, 2022 New York Mets – While Drew Smith and Seth Lugo have traded inconsistent outings, veteran Adam Ottavino has become a stabilizing force in the Mets bullpen. He got the 8th inning last night in a 2-run game and pitched a scoreless inning, and is now, at minimum, in the conversation for saves…
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Tyler Duffey, Brusdar Graterol nab saves
July 11, 2022 Minnesota Twins – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up, Jhoan Duran was sent out for the 8th inning, leaving the 9th for Tyler Duffey. Duffey converted for his second save of the year. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Pagan | Jax.* = closer-by-committee Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Nelson pitched a perfect 9th inning…
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Brett Martin records his second straight save and Corey Knebel earns a save
July 10, 2022 Texas Rangers — Dennis Santana got the call in the 8th inning with the Rangers up one but he couldn’t hold the lead as he allowed the tying run to score. After the Rangers scored two runs to take the lead again, Brett Martin pitched a scoreless 9th inning and recorded his…
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Barlow out as closer in Texas, multiple multiple inning saves.
July 9, 2022Texas Rangers — After announcing that Joe Barlow would no longer handle closing duties, the Rangers had a 1 run lead and turned to Brock Burke for the 7th inning, Dennis Santana for the 8th and Brett Martin faced the 2-3-4 hitters in the 9th. Martin converted for his first save of the…
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