Closer Monkey | 2026
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Addison Reed dealt to Red Sox
July 31, 2017 New York Mets – Addison Reed is headed to the Red Sox, pending medical evaluation, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Joel Sherman has also confirmed. AJ Ramos takes over as closer for the Mets. Updated hierarchy: Ramos | Blevins | Sewald. Boston Red Sox – Addison Reed fills a big need for…
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Trade Deadline Preview — relievers to add NOW
July 31, 2017 TLDR Shopping List Tier 1: Kirby Yates, AJ Ramos if he’s available. Tier 2: Matt Belisle, Brad Brach. Tier 3: Cam Bedrosian, Michael Lorenzen. Tier 4: Phil Maton, Darren O’Day, Mychal Givens. San Diego Padres – Brad Hand is the hottest reliever on the market and is drawing interest from teams…
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Shane Greene closing after Justin Wilson trade; Jim Johnson moved to committee
July 31, 2017 Atlanta Braves – Jim Johnson has lost his position at the top of the Atlanta bullpen, and will now share duties with a handful of other relievers. Arodys Vizcaino is the best reliever to own right now, as he would’ve gotten the save chance last night, had the Braves taken the lead.…
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Shane Greene likely to close in Detroit after Justin Wilson traded to Cubs
July 31, 2017 Detroit Tigers — The Tigers shipped Justin Wilson to the Cubs on Sunday night, pending a medical review. Shane Greene should be the first choice for saves now in Detroit, with Bruce Rondon and Alex Wilson behind him. Updated hierarchy: Greene | Rondon | A. Wilson. Chicago Cubs — The Cubs bolstered their…
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Kirby Yates records save, Melancon to begin rehab
July 30, 2017 San Diego Padres — With Brad Hand unavailable yesterday after pitching three games in a row, Kirby Yates recorded his first save of the season. Phil Maton pitched the eighth inning, so it would appear that Yates is the first choice to close if Hand is dealt. Updated hierarchy: *Hand | Yates…
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