Closer Monkey | 2026
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Around the league after a busy trade deadline for bullpen moves
August 1, 2019 Atlanta Braves — The Braves have watched Luke Jackson struggle over the last three weeks (13.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP), and they responded at the trade deadline by acquiring 248 career saves through Shane Greene and Mark Melancon. Add those guys to the mellifluous Chris Martin and you have a situation where yesterday’s…
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Shane Greene traded to Braves
July 31, 2019 Detroit Tigers – Shane Greene has been traded to the Braves. The Tigers will likely turn to a committee of Joe Jimenez and Buck Farmer to close out games, with Jimenez having the slight edge if he remains on the roster. Don’t forget that Trevor Rosenthal is also a Tiger and has…
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Hunter Strickland dealt to Nationals
July 31, 2019 Seattle Mariners – Hunter Strickland’s time at the top of Seattle’s committee lasted about 10 minutes, as he too was dealt to the Nationals. We’ll see if Anthony Bass and Cory Gearrin last a little longer than Strickland did. Updated hierarchy: *Bass | Gearrin | Tuivailala. * = closer-by-committee
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Roenis Elias traded to Nationals
July 31, 2019 Seattle Mariners – The Mariners traded Roenis Elias to the Nationals on Tuesday afternoon. Hunter Strickland, just back from the 60-day IL, should eventually take over as the team’s closer, even if he continues to be eased back into high-leverage spots. Updated hierarchy: *Strickland | Bass | Gearrin.* = closer-by-committee Washington Nationals…
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Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games
July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…
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