Tag: Cody Allen
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Jose Leclerc gets low-leverage look in first appearance since rough outing
April 26, 2019 Texas Rangers – Perhaps looking to get him right, Rangers manager Chris Woodward sent Jose Leclerc into Thursday’s game with men at the corners and the Rangers trailing 12-0. He hadn’t pitched since Sunday, when he walked four and gave up two earned runs. On Thursday, Leclerc allowed a walk to load…
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Ty Buttrey in good shape to benefit from Cody Allen’s demotion
April 25, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — Each of the Angels’ three fill-in closer options saw work in last night’s game against the Yankees. Luis Garcia fared the worst, giving up three walks and a single while retiring no one. Ty Buttrey allowed two of those runners (sac fly; fielder’s choice), then made it through…
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Cody Allen, Jose Leclerc struggling
April 22, 2019 Minnesota Twins – With Blake Parker under the weather, Taylor Rogers pitched a clean 9th inning for his 3rd save of the season. Parker remains the preferred choice for saves here, but Rogers may continue to get an opportunity now and again. Hierarchy remains: *Parker | Rogers | Hildenberger.* = closer-by-committee Detroit…
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Aroldis Chapman could be activated Wednesday
September 19, 2018 New York Yankees – Zach Britton picked up his sixth save of the season on Tuesday night after David Robertson pitched the eighth inning. The biggest bullpen news out of the Bronx came before the game, however, as Aaron Boone said that Aroldis Chapman will be activated either today or Thursday. The Yankees…