Closer Monkey | 2026
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Archie Bradley traded to Reds
August 31, 2020 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks traded Archie Bradley to the Reds. We expect some combination of Hector Rondon and Junior Guerra to pick up whatever save chances remain this season. Updated hierarchy: *Guerra | Rondon | Ginkel.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – The Reds acquired Archie Bradley from Arizona. Bradley gives Cincinnati…
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Cole Sulser demoted; Orioles to mix and match in the ninth inning
August 31, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Hyde indicated Monday that he wants to give Cole Sulser some lower-leverage outings after his recent struggles. Hyde said he plans to mix and match in the ninth inning. We expect Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott to contend for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Castro | Harvey |…
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Gregory Soto, Sam Coonrod worth watching in committee races
August 31, 2020 New York Yankees – With Aroldis Chapman getting the day off and many other relievers having been used earlier in the doubleheader, Luis Cessa got a one-out save in extra innings. He doesn’t factor in to the Yankees usual late inning plans. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Ottavino | Green. New York Mets…
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A bunch of teams find themselves with a new closer leading their committees
August 30, 2020 Kansas City Royals — As we alerted yesterday, the Royals have traded their closer, Trevor Rosenthal, to the Padres. Although Josh Staumont throws a baseball really fast (and has been pretty good at pitching too), manager Mike Matheny hinted that he might go with the veteran Greg Holland. Jesse Hahn, who Matheny also…
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Trevor Rosenthal traded to Padres
August 29, 2020 Kansas City Royals — The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres on Saturday. We’ll move Josh Staumont to the top of the Royals’ committee for now based on recent usage and some solid numbers (0.66 ERA, 17.8 K/9) this season. Updated hierarchy: *Staumont | Barlow | Holland.* = closer-by-committee San Diego…
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