Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Jeffrey Springs lands on the IL

    August 1, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays — Jeffrey Springs was officially placed on the IL today with a right knee injury. Matt Wisler, Andrew Kitteredge, and Drew Rasmussen should all help close out games until the Rays start getting some of their injured bullpen arms back. Updated hierarchy: *Wisler | Kittredge | Rasmussen.* = closer-by-committee

  • Jeffrey Springs leaves game after hurting his knee while we get a look at a few teams who traded their closer at the deadline

    August 1, 2021 Chicago Cubs —  The first post-Kimbrel save for the Cubs went to…Kyle Ryan!  The lefty reliever who recently got called back up pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his first save.  Rex Brothers struggled in the 8th inning and Codi Heuer was impressive in his debut.  Brothers has now given up eight…

  • Lots of bullpen movement at the trade deadline

    July 31, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays acquired Joakim Soria, to go along with Brad Hand, giving them a formidable battery of arms for the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings. Hand came in to protect a four-run lead last night and gave up an unearned run making it a save chance for…

  • Richard Rodriguez traded to Atlanta

    July 30, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates have traded Richard Rodriguez to the Braves. David Bednar is the likely closer in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Bednar | Stratton | Keller. Atlanta Braves – It’s not immediately clear what role Richard Rodriguez will have with Atlanta, but he’s got better numbers than Will Smith to…

  • Hansel Robles headed to Boston

    July 30, 2021 Minnesota Twins – The Twins have traded Hansel Robles to the Red Sox. While Taylor Rogers recovers from a finger injury, Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey should be among those competing for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Colome | Duffey | Thielbar.* = closer-by-committee

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