Closer Monkey | 2026
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Rafael Montero earns save for Astros with Ryan Pressly injured
August 26, 2022 Houston Astros – With Ryan Pressly on the injured list, Rafael Montero recorded the final three outs Thursday for his eighth save and will continue to see save chances in the meantime. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Neris | Abreu Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald got the night off Thursday after going in…
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Ryan Pressly to IL with stiff neck
August 25, 2022Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly was placed on the IL with neck stiffness. We expect Rafael Montero to take the bulk of save chances but Hector Neris will also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Neris | Abreu
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Josh Staumont to the injured list, Zack Britton on the way back
August 25, 2022 Kansas City Royals — The day after a 42-pitch outing, Josh Staumont hit the injured list with biceps tendinitis. The righty doesn’t believe the injury is serious. Now that Amir Garrett is done with his two-game suspension for throwing a drink at a fan, he should take over the seventh inning. Updated…
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Yankees continue to not be confident in Aroldis Chapman
August 24, 2022 New York Yankees – The Yankees continued to do everything they can to avoid Aroldis Chapman pitching in a high-leverage spot, trying to get 3+ innings out of Clarke Schmidt to close out Tuesday’s tilt against the Mets. Schmidt ran into trouble in the ninth, however, which forced Aaron Boone to call…
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Scott Effross injury pushes Yankees further into committee mode
August 23, 2022 New York Yankees – A Scott Effross IL stint, combined with the Yankees continued reluctance to give the full time job back to Aroldis Chapman, meant that Jonathan Loaisiga was asked to get the final four outs of Monday’s Subway Series opener. Loaisiga responded by retiring all four hitters he faced, becoming…
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