Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jhoan Duran excellent again, but who got the Twins’ save?
June 24, 2022 Minnesota Twins — Jhoan Duran was dominant Thursday (3 Ks in 1.1 IP) and on his way to a 2-inning save when manager Rocco Baldelli pulled his best reliever with one out in the ninth inning in a 1-0 game, much to the dismay of the home crowd. Lefty Caleb Thielbar was…
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Jhoan Duran could get the next save chance in Minnesota
June 23, 2022 Minnesota Twins — The local paper wrote up Emilio Pagan as the Twins’ pseudo-closer on Tuesday, but since then, the 31-year-old has blown the lead in back-to-back games. The article quotes Rocco Baldelli as saying that he won’t commit to one particular closer, but we think Jhoan Duran is now more likely…
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Dany Jimenez placed on the IL with shoulder issue
June 21, 2022 Oakland A’s – The A’s placed Dany Jimenez on the IL this afternoon with a shoulder injury. AJ Puk is probably the first choice for saves in his absence; Zach Jackson could also get a look. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Jackson | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee
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Joe Kelly gets first post-Hendriks save chance; Josh Hader is back
June 21, 2022 New York Mets – A day after one of Seth Lugo’s worst outings of the season, Drew Smith was tasked with the 8th of a four-run game, pitching a scoreless inning. Lugo has been serviceable this season (3.81 ERA), but he isn’t the lockdown reliever he was a few years ago, while…
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