Tag: fernando rodney
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Emilio Pagan hits the IL and an old friend hits free agency
September 3, 2020 San Diego Padres – Emilio Pagan was placed on the IL with a biceps injury yesterday. He had picked up a few saves as the interim closer, but with the acquisition of Trevor Rosenthal and the activation of Drew Pomeranz, Pagan was bumped down in the hierarchy. We think based on recent…
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Craig Kimbrel stinks again
September 22, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Two days after he came of the IL and gave up a go-ahead homer in the 10th inning, Craig Kimbrel had a chance to redeem himself and close out a one-run victory. Instead, the Cardinals homered on his first two pitches of the inning en route to a 9-8…
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Sean Doolittle placed on the IL
August 18, 2019 Washington Nationals – The Nationals placed Sean Doolittle on the IL on Sunday with right knee tendinitis. Daniel Hudson has been the most effective arm in the bullpen lately and is likely the best bet for saves in the near future. Hunter Strickland could also get a look. Updated hierarchy: *Hudson |…
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Sam Dyson, Jose Alvarado return from the IL
August 14, 2019 Minnesota Twins – The Twins activated Sam Dyson from the IL on Tuesday and immediately sent him into a high-leverage spot. Dyson responded with a perfect eighth inning ahead of Sergio Romo, who closed out a 7-5 win since Taylor Rogers was unavailable. Rogers has struggled when pitching a second consecutive day,…
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Jose Alvarado set to rejoin the Rays
August 13, 2018 New York Yankees – After Aroldis Chapman and Zack Britton both appeared in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader with the Orioles, Adam Ottavino was tasked with the 9th inning in the nightcap. Ottavino converted for his second save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Britton | Ottavino. Tampa Bay Rays…