Closer Monkey | 2026
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Andrew Kittredge headed back to IL, most likely needs surgery
June 9, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays – Just a few days after being activated, Andrew Kittredge is headed back to the IL, and this time, he’ll be out for a while. With JP Feyereisen also injured, the Rays late-inning gameplan will be even more patchwork than usual; we’ll put Colin Poche at the top for…
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Diego Castillo moving up, Aroldis Chapman getting Wally Pipped
June 9, 2022 Seattle Mariners — The Mariners have to be thrilled to see Diego Castillo returning to top form after a few brutal outings in early May. Castillo has put up 14 strikeouts and only two baserunners over his last six appearances. Tuesday’s outing saw his second straight save, and we think he’s achieved…
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Craig Kimbrel placed on paternity list
June 8, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — Craig Kimbrel was placed on the paternity list yesterday. Daniel Hudson will take over the ninth inning until Kimbrel returns this weekend. Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Hudson | Graterol. Boston Red Sox – After the Red Sox took the lead in the top of the 10th, Matt Strahm…
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Diego Castillo, Penn Murfee giving M’s bullpen a lift
June 7, 2022 Seattle Mariners – Paul Sewald has been steadily cementing himself atop the Mariners hierarchy, but he got Monday off, having thrown 59 pitches over the preceding four days. Andres Munoz was also off, having pitched in back to back games and three of four, which meant a medley of less-heralded arms combined…
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Eli Morgan earning more high-leverage opportunities
June 6, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – With the Guardians protecting a 1-run lead, Eli Morgan came on with two runners on and one out in the 7th inning of Sunday’s game and successfully escaped the jam. He stayed on for the 8th and picked up his fourth hold of the season. Given Trevor Stephan’s struggles…
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