Closer Monkey

Tag: Devin Williams

  • Rowan Wick returns for the Cubs

    August 11, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Rowan Wick from the IL prior to the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Wick pitched a perfect seventh inning in that contest with the Cubs trailing, 6-2. It was his first MLB appearance since Sept. 16, 2020. We’ll move Wick right to the top of this…

  • Dylan Floro nabs Miami’s first post-deadline save; Hader on COVID IL

    August 3, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies – Ranger Suarez, who was closing a few days ago, just got a start for the Phillies, who will transition him to the rotation now that they’ve got Ian Kennedy on board. Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Alvarado | Neris. Miami Marlins – The first post-Yimi save in the Marlins bullpen…

  • Josh Hader placed on COVID IL

    August 2, 2020 Milwaukee Brewers – Josh Hader is on the COVID IL. Devin Williams should get a bulk of the save chances while Hader is out, though Brad Boxberger could also be in the mix for the Brewers. Updated hierarchy: Williams | Boxberger | Suter.

  • Yimi Garcia, Joely Rodriguez on the move

    July 29, 2021 Texas Rangers – The Rangers sent Joely Rodriguez to the Yankees as part of yesterday’s Joey Gallo trade, leaving Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz (the latter of whom figures to be on paternity leave for another couple days) as the top two arms behind Ian Kennedy.Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Patton | Sborz.…

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…