Closer Monkey

Tag: Chad Green

  • Devin Williams to close in Josh Hader’s absence

    May 24, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays – Andrew Kittredge was placed on the IL over the weekend. He’s been an arm that the Rays have called upon frequently in the late innings (and he’s the most-owned Rays reliever in fantasy), so it’ll be interesting to see how they adapt to his absence. Personally, we’d like…

  • Rafael Montero moves to top of Astros committee

    May 3, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos owners had to be encouraged to see the righty get the 9th in a 1-0 victory on Monday after Ryan Helsley pitched 2 scoreless innings for the save on Sunday. Since Oliver Marmol still hasn’t made any comments about how he’s going to distribute save chances,…

  • Liam Hendriks is day-to-day; Anthony Bender returns

    April 27, 2022 Chicago White Sox — Liam Hendriks is day-to-day with back spasms and was potentially available on Tuesday, though he wasn’t needed in a 6-0 loss.  Hierarchy remains: Hendriks | Graveman | Bummer. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender had been unavailable over the weekend with hip soreness, but he returned on Tuesday and…

  • Gose has a hose!

    September 21, 2021 Cleveland Indians – Anthony Gose, who last played in the bigs five years ago as an outfielder, made his return as a relief pitcher, punctuating his appearance with a 100 mph strikeout of Salvador Perez. It’s a great story, but given the stuff he flashed, Gose has the stuff to develop into…

  • Drew Steckenrider moves to the top in Seattle

    September 14, 2021 Miami Marlins – Dylan Floro collected his 11th save of the season on Monday night. We’re removing his asterisk as he’s been the clear top choice in this bullpen and should continue to be over the season’s final weeks. Updated hierarchy: Floro | Bender | Bass. Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson…