Closer Monkey

Tag: AJ Puk

  • AJ Puk hits the injured list; Raisel Iglesias struggling

    May 15, 2023 Miami Marlins – A.J. Puk was placed on the IL with nerve irritation. Dylan Floro picked up the save on Sunday; expect him to lead the Miami Committee with Tanner Scott and Matt Barnes also in the mix. Updated hierarchy: *Floro | Scott | Barnes.* = closer-by-committee Los Angeles Angels – After a dreadful…

  • A.J. Puk to IL

    May 14, 2023Miami Marlins – A.J. Puk was placed on the IL with nerve irritation. Expect Dylan Floro to lead the Miami Committee with Tanner Scott and Matt Barnes also in the mix. Updated hierarchy: *Floro | Scott | Barnes.* = closer-by-committee

  • Kenley Jansen battling a back injury

    April 30, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Kenley Jansen allowed his first earned run of the season yesterday and blew his first save.  He was battling back tightness that started during conditioning yesterday and he is expected to be unavailable for at least the next couple days.  Chris Martin is expected to be activated today…

  • Carlos Estevez regaining control of Angels’ closer role

    April 28, 2023 Los Angeles Angels – The pendulum has swung in the direction of Carlos Estevez again for the Angels. On Thursday, Estevez came on to secure his team-high fifth save with a scoreless ninth that dropped his ERA to 1.42. Jose Quijada, who has four saves himself, allowed two runs (one earned) Thursday…

  • Craig Kimbrel picks up a save while Bryan Abreu continues to impress

    April 23, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – The Vulture Save Watch had Craig Kimbrel listed yesterday and sure enough, Jose Alvarado got the day off as predicted and Kimbrel got the 9th inning.  He pitched a perfect inning for his second save of the season.  After giving up runs in three of his first four appearances…