Closer Monkey

Tag: Domingo Acevedo

  • Lou Trivino trade opens up the 9th in Oakland

    August 1, 2022 Oakland A’s – The Yankees acquired Frankie Montas and closer Lou Trivino in a deal with the A’s on Monday afternoon. Obviously, Montas is the big acquisition here, but the Monkey’s concerns are more about who handles the 9th for the A’s now — and we think it’s likely a mix of…

  • Rowan Wick to lead Cubs committee in David Robertson’s absence

    May 10, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – Trevor Stephan picked up the 11th inning save on Monday. Emmanuel Clase was assessed the harsh blown save after allowing the uninherited runner on 2nd to score in the 10th, but he at least got a win out of the deal and remains the clear top option in Cleveland.…

  • Dany Jimenez to see save chances after Lou Trivino’s COVID diagnosis

    April 19, 2022 Oakland A’s — Lou Trivino was been placed on the COVID IL before Monday’s game, and Dany Jimenez had an eventful, but ultimately scoreless 9th inning in his stead. He was preceded by Justin Grimm in the 8th and Domingo Acevedo in the 7th — and that’s how we’ll line them up…

  • Lou Trivino to COVID IL

    April 18, 2022 Oakland A’s — Lou Trivino has been placed on the COVID IL. Dany Jimenez and Domingo Acevedo should see save chances while Trivino is out. Updated hierarchy: Jimenez | Acevedo | Grimm.* = closer-by-committee

  • Tanner Rainey nabs first Nationals save

    April 11, 2022 Washington Nationals – Kyle Finnegan finished last year as the Washington closer, but the hard-throwing righty was used in the 8th inning, with the Nats behind by a run. When they rallied in the bottom half, he earned the win, while Tanner Rainey picked up the team’s first save. With little to…