Closer Monkey | 2026
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Mets move their closer to the rotation while Cubs are hoping Craig Kimbrel is turning his season around
August 20, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets have opted to move Seth Lugo into the rotation indefinitely, and they will likely use a committee to replace him. Edwin Diaz, who walked in an inherited runner last night before picking up the win, should head the committee but expect Dellin Betances and Jeurys Familia…
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Seth Lugo to join the Mets rotation
August 19, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets announced after Wednesday’s game that Seth Lugo will start on Thursday and will stay in the rotation indefinitely. Edwin Diaz (for now anyway) projects to lead a committee that will include Dellin Betances, Jeurys Familia and Justin Wilson. Updated hierarchy: *Diaz | Betances | Familia.* =…
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Daniel Hudson bounces back from Monday’s meltdown
August 19, 2020 Washington Nationals – The Nationals wasted no time going back to their closer after an ugly blown save. Daniel Hudson bounced back from Monday’s meltdown with two strikeouts as part of a 1-2-3 ninth inning in Tuesday’s 8-5 win. Hierarchy remains: Hudson | Rainey | Harris. San Diego Padres – Cal Quantrill,…
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Trevor Gott likely out of a job; Daniel Hudson struggling
August 18, 2020 St. Louis Cardinals – The Cardinals used their top relievers to get through the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader, which meant the second save in last three days by Andrew Miller after a Giovanny Gallegos 8th. We’ll continue to monitor over the next few days to see if the Cards are still…
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