Closer Monkey | 2026
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Devin Williams to close in Josh Hader’s absence
May 24, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays – Andrew Kittredge was placed on the IL over the weekend. He’s been an arm that the Rays have called upon frequently in the late innings (and he’s the most-owned Rays reliever in fantasy), so it’ll be interesting to see how they adapt to his absence. Personally, we’d like…
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Josh Hader placed on family medical emergency list
May 23, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – All-star closer Josh Hader has been placed on the family medical emergency list. No timetable was given for a return date. Devin Williams should handle closing duties in the meantime. Updated hierarchy: Williams | Boxberger | Gott.
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Jhoan Duran picks up another save
May 23, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Jhoan Duran picked up his 3rd save of the season with a scoreless 9th inning. This remains a committee, with Emilio Pagan still having a small edge on save-chance-likelihood going forward. Hierarchy remains: *Pagan | Duran | Duffey. * = closer-by-committee St. Louis Cardinals – In Sunday’s 18-run blowout,…
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Aroldis Chapman is missing, Matt Barnes returns.
May 22, 2022 New York Yankees — The Yankees turned the ball over to Clay Holmes to get the last out of the 8th inning, and after throwing just 2 pitches there he stuck around for the 9th with a 2 run lead. He pitched a clean 9th inning for his 4th save on the…
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Jansen rests, Schreiber moves up.
May 21, 2022Atlanta Braves – Kenley Jansen received a second night off in a row, so it was Will Smith who got the ball with a 2 run lead in the 9th. He converted for his second save of the year. After the game Brian Snitker cited the fact that the Braves have 17 games…
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