Closer Monkey | 2026
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Hector Neris and Emilio Pagan record saves
April 28, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies again went with Hector Neris in a save opportunity and he converted for his fourth save of the season. Neris has now recorded the Phillies’ last three saves and is close to shedding the committee asterisk. Hierarchy remains: *Neris | Dominguez | Neshek* = closer-by-committee Tampa Bay…
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Cody Allen heads to the injured list
April 27, 2019 Washington Nationals — Trevor Rosenthal has lost 12 pounds from a viral infection, the second dozen he’s given up on the season. His upcoming stint on the IL will give him up to a month of minor-league rehab to (hopefully) regain his form. The Nationals also activated Justin Miller from the IL,…
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Jose Leclerc gets low-leverage look in first appearance since rough outing
April 26, 2019 Texas Rangers – Perhaps looking to get him right, Rangers manager Chris Woodward sent Jose Leclerc into Thursday’s game with men at the corners and the Rangers trailing 12-0. He hadn’t pitched since Sunday, when he walked four and gave up two earned runs. On Thursday, Leclerc allowed a walk to load…
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Ty Buttrey in good shape to benefit from Cody Allen’s demotion
April 25, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — Each of the Angels’ three fill-in closer options saw work in last night’s game against the Yankees. Luis Garcia fared the worst, giving up three walks and a single while retiring no one. Ty Buttrey allowed two of those runners (sac fly; fielder’s choice), then made it through…
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Cody Allen is out as Angels closer
April 24, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — Prior to Wednesday night’s game, Brad Ausmus announced that Cody Allen would get a break from closing in favor of a committee that will include Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles, and Luis Garcia. Updated hierarchy: *Buttrey | Robles | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee
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