Closer Monkey

Tag: Blake Treinen

  • Blake Treinen placed on IL

    June 22, 2019 Oakland A’s – Blake Treinen was placed on the IL earlier today with a shoulder strain. Expect Liam Hendriks to close for the time being. Updated hierarchy: Hendriks | Trivino | Petit.

  • Ryan Brasier, Anthony Swarzak struggle again

    May 8, 2019 Boston Red Sox – Ryan Brasier’s run of bad form continued on Tuesday when he allowed two runs on three hits in the eighth inning, turning a 6-3 lead into a 6-5 advantage. Matt Barnes got the last out of the eighth inning and stayed on in the ninth for his third…

  • Luke Jackson eyeing closer job; Blake Treinen hurting

    May 6, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Luke Jackson picked up his second save in his last three appearances, closing the door on the Marlins in the 10th inning in a game where AJ Minter was also available. The Braves are in committee mode now, and Jackson is worth adding in all formats, as he may…

  • Shawn Kelley records first save since Leclerc’s demotion, Blake Treinen battling elbow soreness.

    May 5, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley recorded the first save for the Rangers since Jose Leclerc was removed as closer.  Chris Martin pitched a scoreless 8th inning ahead of Kelley.   The Rangers did not commit to Kelley after the game and at least one beat writer thinks Kelley and Martin will still share…

  • Arodys Vizcaino earns first save since June

    September 23, 2018 Atlanta Braves – Arodys Vizcaino earned his first save since June 17 when he closed out an NL East title for the Braves on Saturday. Vizcaino still needs to work towards back-to-back appearances, which should start this week. As the Braves prepare for the postseason, it would make sense for them to…