Closer Monkey | 2026
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We call –30– on this plan from Aaron Boone
June 16, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies — As we told you last night, Corey Knebel will get some time off from the ninth inning, with Seranthony Dominguez and Brad Hand the most likely to fill the closer role for the Phillies. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez | Hand | Alvarado* = closer-by-committee Milwaukee Brewers — Josh Hader will…
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Josh Hader to paternity list
June 15, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – Josh Hader was placed on the paternity list ahead of Wednesday’s game, and he has not traveled with the team. Devin Williams is the top choice to get saves in his absence, but Brad Boxberger may see some chances as well. Updated hierarchy: Williams | Boxberger | Suter.
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Corey Knebel demoted
June 15, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – After another rough outing on Tuesday night, Corey Knebel managed to avoid the IL, but interim manager Rob Thomson did say that he would be demoted until he “gets right.” Seranthony Dominquez and Brad Hand are the two favorites for saves depending on matchups, though Thomson did indicate the…
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Kendall Graveman to close for White Sox after Liam Hendriks hits IL
June 15, 2022 Chicago White Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint thanks to a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. We’ll also welcome Joe Kelly to the hierarchy. He was activated from the IL on Tuesday and…
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Liam Hendriks placed on the IL
June 14, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint after all. It’s a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Graveman | Ruiz | Crick.
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