Tag: Blake Treinen
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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…
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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…
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Yoshihisa Hirano impresses en route to his first MLB save
September 12, 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks — Heading into Tuesday’s game, we liked Jake Diekman to see the first post-Boxberger save chance, and sure enough Diekman was first out of the ‘pen for the final inning. However, he allowed a double and a bunt single to the only two batters (both lefties) he faced before Yoshihisa…
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Jeurys Familia traded to Oakland
July 21, 2018 New York Mets — After an evening of speculation on Friday, Jeurys Familia was officially traded to Oakland this afternoon. Mickey Callaway said that he’ll prefer to use a committee as opposed to one main closer. Robert Gsellman should be the leader of a pack that includes Anthony Swarzak and Seth Lugo. Updated…