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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Brad Boxberger the man in Tampa; Rafael Betancourt back in Colorado

    June 27, 2015 Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt was activated from the disabled list and immediately pitched the seventh inning in a close game. He will immediately return to high-leverage setup work in front of John Axford, and should soon be considered for vulture save work. Updated hierarchy: Axford | Betancourt | Logan. Tampa Bay Rays — After yet another…

  • Bruce Rondon throws first major-league pitch in two years; two closers make returns

    June 26, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Bruce Rondon is back, and the timing couldn’t be any better for the Tigers. Rondon struck out the only two batters he faced to close the sixth inning. Bullpen mate Joba Chamberlain was not nearly as impressive, coughing up three runs to put the game out of reach. Chamberlain is…

  • Steve Delabar, J.J. Hoover earn saves; Enrique Burgos is back

    June 25, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – Steve Delabar picked up his first save of the season yesterday in the 12th inning after Roberto Osuna got the final out of the 9th in a then-scoreless game. Osuna is still the leading candidate for saves going forward, but Delabar stands to play an important role in…

  • Brett Cecil demoted; Joel Peralta returns from DL

    June 24, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – Brett Cecil was removed from the closer role, said John Gibbons on Tuesday afternoon. Roberto Osuna was unavailable last night but, along with Steve Delabar, will also get opportunities going forward. Gibbons did not want to define roles, but he did mention that he plans to move hard-throwing righty Bo…

  • Roberto Osuna, Steve Delabar to close with Brett Cecil officially demoted

    June 23, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – Brett Cecil has been removed from the closer role, said John Gibbons on Tuesday afternoon. Steve Delabar will get tonight’s save chance, and Roberto Osuna will also get opportunities going forward. Cecil may re-enter the conversation if he can sort himself out. Updated hierarchy: *Osuna | Delabar |…

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