Closer Monkey

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  • Davey Martinez names Kyle Finnegan as closer for Nationals with Tanner Rainey out

    July 15, 2022 Washington Nationals — Manager Davey Martinez said Thursday that Kyle Finnegan is going to be “the guy” with Tanner Rainey on the 60-day IL. He adds that if Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and Jordan Weems are all candidates for save chances.  Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Edwards | Cishek.…

  • Kendall Graveman to close for White Sox after Liam Hendriks hits IL

    June 15, 2022 Chicago White Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint thanks to a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. We’ll also welcome Joe Kelly to the hierarchy. He was activated from the IL on Tuesday and…

  • David Robertson earns another save

    April 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs –  David Robertson pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Mychal Givens got the eighth inning, allowing a run but striking out three to preserve the lead. Meanwhile, Rowan Wick hasn’t been seen since Opening Day last week and may not be on this…

  • Jake Brentz, Zack Britton placed on the IL

    August 24, 2021 New York Yankees – Zack Britton was placed on the IL with a left elbow sprain. The injury appears minor, but there isn’t a timetable for his return yet. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Loaisiga | Green. Kansas City Royals – Jake Brentz was placed on the IL with a shoulder injury, though…

  • Rays bullpen soldiers on despite 13 relievers on IL

    August 17, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Matt Wisler was placed on the injured list yesterday — the 13th Rays reliever on the injured list — and the Rays also sent lefty Ryan Sherriff to AAA. So who’s left? We like Andrew Kittredge as the best bet for a save on any given night, though…