Closer Monkey | 2026
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Taylor Rogers placed on IL
July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – The Twins announced today that Taylor Rogers will indeed need an IL stint after he exited yesterday’s game with a left middle finger sprain. Hansel Robles will lead this bullpen until he inevitably gets traded, with Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey in the late-inning mix as well. Updated hierarchy:…
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Taylor Rogers leaves game early; Andrew Chafin dealt to Oakland
July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers threw five pitches in Monday night’s game, then exited with a finger injury. In a weird twist, this might actually raise his fantasy value over the season’s final months — assuming the injury makes him an unattractive trade target, but is mild enough that he can return…
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Cristian Javier ascending in Houston
July 26, 2021 Cleveland Indians – With 2-3-4 due up for the Rays, the Indians went with James Karinchak in the 8th, leaving the 9th for Emmanuel Clase, who converted for his 12th save. Karinchak remains the top dog in this pen, though Clase will continue to get opportunities on occasion. Hierarchy remains: *Karinchak |…
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Dillon Tate picks up a save and moves up to the top of the Orioles’ committee
July 25, 2021 Baltimore Orioles — Dillon Tate struck out a pair in a scoreless ninth inning to preserve an Orioles’ win and earn his second save of the season. Tanner Scott pitched the eighth inning ahead of Tate. This was the second day in a row that the Orioles used Scott and Tate in…
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Goodbye Tyler Wells, though we never knew you at all
July 24, 2021 Baltimore Orioles — Baltimore had an intriguing late-innings option emerging in Tyler Wells, so naturally, he was placed on the injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with tendinitis in his wrist. Brandon Hyde expects Wells to return after the minimum 10-day stay, but for now, the Orioles are back to a bullpen gallimaufry…
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