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Tag: Adam Ottavino

  • Jonathan Loaisiga picks up the save after Aroldis Chapman hits the IL

    August 8, 2021 New York Yankees — As we alerted you yesterday, Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation.  The MRI did not reveal any structural damage and the Yankees are hopeful he can return from the IL when eligible.  Jonathan Loaisiga picked up the save yesterday and we think he will lead…

  • Matt Barnes placed on COVID IL

    August 3, 2021 Boston Red Sox – Matt Barnes was placed on the COVID IL today. Adam Ottavino is the likely frontrunner for saves while Barnes is out, with the newly acquired Hansel Robles potentially getting a shot as well. Updated hierarchy: Ottavino | Robles | Taylor.

  • Cristian Javier ascending in Houston

    July 26, 2021 Cleveland Indians – With 2-3-4 due up for the Rays, the Indians went with James Karinchak in the 8th, leaving the 9th for Emmanuel Clase, who converted for his 12th save. Karinchak remains the top dog in this pen, though Clase will continue to get opportunities on occasion. Hierarchy remains: *Karinchak |…

  • Yankees to “talk through” late game approach after Chapman struggles again

    July 5, 2021 New York Yankees – Aroldis Chapman had another ugly outing, consisting of a leadoff homer to tie the game, followed by a walk and a hit batsman, both of whom eventually scored. But it wasn’t just that he was bad again. It was that the two relievers who are ostensibly competing with…

  • Amir Garrett and Jose Cisnero record saves while Hector Neris blows another one

    June 27, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — With the Reds up 3-0 heading into the 8th inning, Brad Bach came on to face the 2-3-4 hitters in the Braves lineup.   Brach struggled a little bit, allowing a run on a pair of walks and a hit, but he was able to keep the Reds in front…