Closer Monkey

Tag: Emilio Pagan

  • Nick Anderson injury leaves Rays even more shorthanded

    August 24, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson, arguably the best arm in the Rays bullpen, was placed on the IL with forearm inflammation, joining Chaz Roe, Jose Alvarado, Oliver Drake, and Andrew Kittredge. That leaves some combination of Diego Castillo, Jalen Beeks, Aaron Loup, John Curtiss (who got his first save on Sunday)…

  • Drew Pomeranz considered day-to-day with shoulder tightness

    August 21, 2020 Slam Diego Padres – Manager Jayce Tingler said Drew Pomeranz is suffering from shoulder tightness and is considered day-to-day. Expect Emilio Pagan to step in for save chances in the interim. This is a situation worth monitoring closely. Hierarchy remains: *Pomeranz | Pagan | Stammen.* = closer-by-committee Detroit Tigers – Joe Jimenez…

  • Daniel Hudson bounces back from Monday’s meltdown

    August 19, 2020 Washington Nationals – The Nationals wasted no time going back to their closer after an ugly blown save. Daniel Hudson bounced back from Monday’s meltdown with two strikeouts as part of a 1-2-3 ninth inning in Tuesday’s 8-5 win. Hierarchy remains: Hudson | Rainey | Harris. San Diego Padres – Cal Quantrill,…

  • Kirby Yates exits after 6 pitches, heads for MRI

    August 15, 2020 San Diego Padres – Kirby Yates exited after just six pitches earlier in the evening and will have an MRI on his elbow. Something has been off with Yates all season long, and whether this injury was a symptom or a cause remains to be seen, but look for Drew Pomeranz to…

  • Rowan Wick posts second save in three days

    August 4, 2020 Cincinnati Reds – Nate Jones was on the cusp of closing for several years in Chicago, and after finding a new home in Cincinnati in the offseason, he’s quickly earned the trust of David Bell, who has pitched him ahead of Raisel Iglesias in his last two outings, including in the 8th…