Closer Monkey | 2026
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Junior Guerra keeps racking up saves and holds
May 7, 2019 Milwaukee Brewers – We figured Josh Hader would get the night off, but it was Junior Guerra who picked up the save in his absence, while Jeremy Jeffress got the 8th. Jeffress has been solid since his return, but it appears Guerra (2 saves, 6 holds) is Hader’s handcuff for now.Updated hierarchy:…
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Luke Jackson eyeing closer job; Blake Treinen hurting
May 6, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Luke Jackson picked up his second save in his last three appearances, closing the door on the Marlins in the 10th inning in a game where AJ Minter was also available. The Braves are in committee mode now, and Jackson is worth adding in all formats, as he may…
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Shawn Kelley records first save since Leclerc’s demotion, Blake Treinen battling elbow soreness.
May 5, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley recorded the first save for the Rangers since Jose Leclerc was removed as closer. Chris Martin pitched a scoreless 8th inning ahead of Kelley. The Rangers did not commit to Kelley after the game and at least one beat writer thinks Kelley and Martin will still share…
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Hector Neris a clearer choice in Philadelphia
May 4, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — Hector Neris closed out a two-run game to pick up his fifth save. Neris is the only Phillies pitcher to record a save since Jared Eickhoff’s four scoreless innings on April 16, and has been the clear choice for Gabe Kapler when available. Pat Neshek pitched the eighth, and…
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