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Tag: Dany Jimenez

  • Dany Jimenez placed on the 60-day IL

    August 27, 2022 Oakland A’s – Oakland placed Dany Jimenez on the 60-day IL with a strained right shoulder. We like Zach Jackson and A.J. Puk to lead this committee at the moment. Updated hierarchy: *Jackson | Puk | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee

  • David Robertson to shoulder the load amidst Phillies bullpen injuries

    August 22, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – Devin Williams wasn’t available Sunday after a heavy workload leading up, so Taylor Rogers got the 9th inning in a 3-run game, converting for his 29th save of the season — and his first since July 23. Hierarchy remains: Williams | Rogers | Bush. Cincinnati Reds – With a…

  • Dany Jimenez impressive in return from injured list

    August 5, 2022 Oakland A’s — Dany Jimenez looked great Thursday in his first game back from the IL, striking out the side in the eighth inning. Zach Jackson had some trouble in the ninth, giving up a home run and a walk before A.J. Puk entered to retire Shohei Ohtani for his third save.…

  • A.J. Puk, Zach Jackson the frontrunners for saves in Oakland

    June 22, 2022 Oakland A’s – The A’s placed Dany Jimenez on the IL yesterday with a shoulder injury, though an MRI showed no structural damage. Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned A.J. Puk and Zach Jackson as options to fill in for Jimenez. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Jackson | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee Boston Red Sox –…

  • Dany Jimenez placed on the IL with shoulder issue

    June 21, 2022 Oakland A’s – The A’s placed Dany Jimenez on the IL this afternoon with a shoulder injury. AJ Puk is probably the first choice for saves in his absence; Zach Jackson could also get a look. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Jackson | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee