Closer Monkey

Tag: Alex Colome

  • Hansel Robles headed to Boston

    July 30, 2021 Minnesota Twins – The Twins have traded Hansel Robles to the Red Sox. While Taylor Rogers recovers from a finger injury, Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey should be among those competing for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Colome | Duffey | Thielbar.* = closer-by-committee

  • Taylor Rogers placed on IL

    July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – The Twins announced today that Taylor Rogers will indeed need an IL stint after he exited yesterday’s game with a left middle finger sprain. Hansel Robles will lead this bullpen until he inevitably gets traded, with Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey in the late-inning mix as well. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Diego Castillo MIA thus far; AJ Minter sent down

    July 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians – While James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase got the day off after pitching in two straight, Bryan Shaw apparently had enough gas to pitch his 3rd straight game; he got the 9th inning and picked up the save. Hierarchy remains: Karinchak | Clase | Shaw. New York Mets – After…

  • Paul Fry in line for more save chances in Baltimore

    May 26, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Cesar Valdez got roughed up on Monday, giving up three runs to blow the save. Valdez’s ERA has grown from 1.23 to 3.93 over his last five outings. Brandon Hyde said on Tuesday that his closer choice will be a “mixed bag,” but it sounds like Paul Fry will…

  • JP Feyereisen enters the mix for the Rays

    May 24, 2021 Boston Red Sox – Matt Andriese pitched with the Red Sox down by 4 runs on Sunday, as the team continues to look elsewhere for higher-leverage situations. We’re going to move Darwinzon Hernandez into his spot on the hierarchy; the lefty has been much better than Andriese as of late. Updated hierarchy:…