Tag: Andrew Nardi

  • Monkey Bytes, April 2: April Fools by managers?; Game Recaps, and Injury Updates

    Although fantasy players prefer clarity during high-leverage events, some managers will deploy their best relievers in the highest-leveraged moment, not necessarily reserve them for the traditional save chance in the ninth inning. This happened not, once or twice, but during three separate contests in Monday’s slate. It remains early for tracking bullpen usage patterns, but…

  • Spring Vibes, March 20: Toronto RP Injuries, Another Jansen Outing Scratched, Game Recaps, and more

    Toronto Blue Jays –In a less than ideal tweet regarding two separate injuries affecting the Blue Jays high-leverage ladder, Keegan Matheson shared Jordan Romano has right elbow inflammation and Erik Swanso n has right forearm tightness. Per Matheson, both relievers had clean MRIs. Hazel Mae reported Romano will not throw for three days then “ramp…

  • Tanner Scott placed on paternity list

    September 27, 2023 Miami Marlins — Tanner Scott was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, which means the Marlins will turn to Andrew Nardi, David Robertson and A.J. Puk to close games over the next couple days as they fight for a playoff spot. Updated hierarchy: *Nardi | Robertson | Puk.* = closer-by-committee VULTURE SAVE…

  • Tommy Kahnle’s season is over

    September 26, 2023 New York Yankees – Tommy Kahnle was placed on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, effectively ending his season. Look for Ian Hamilton to get any opportunities that don’t go to Clay Holmes in the final week. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | Hamilton | Weissert. VULTURE SAVE WATCHToday1. Brusdar Graterol – The Dodgers…

  • Giovanny Gallegos placed on the IL

    September 19, 2023 Kansas City Royals – James McArthur picked up his first career save on Monday, pitching a scoreless 9th inning after the Royals scored 4 runs against the scuffling Trevor Stephan. With a win, a hold, and now a save, all in the past week, we welcome McArthur to this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy:…