Closer Monkey

Tag: Garrett Whitlock

  • John Schreiber bails out Red Sox bullpen while Kenley Jansen is struggling

    September 4, 2022 Boston Red Sox — John Schreiber recorded his 6th save of the season by pitching out of a bases loaded jam in the 9th inning.  The bases loaded jam was created by Matt Barnes, who originally started the 9th inning but was only able to record one out while allowing three hits. …

  • Is Josh Hader back?

    September 1, 2022 Miami Marlins — Tanner Scott was used in the seventh inning of a tie game, the second time this week that he’s gotten middle-inning (albeit still high-leverage) work. We’ll toss a committee asterisk on here to reflect that Dylan Floro or Steven Okert could be in the mix for saves given this…

  • Alexis Diaz separating himself from the field in Cincinnati

    August 15, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz got the final five outs of Sunday afternoon’s victory, earning his fifth save and cementing himself atop the Cincinnati committee — if it even is one, that is. (If he strings together another save or two, he’ll kick this asterisk.) Also of note was how bad Hunter…

  • Garrett Whitlock and John Schreiber to lead Red Sox committee while Tanner Houck is on IL

    August 10, 2022 Boston Red Sox – As we alerted you yesterday, Tanner Houck was placed on the 15-day IL due to lower back inflammation. Garrett Whitlock and John Schreiber are the only Red Sox relievers worth owning while Houck is on the IL, but if you enjoy being disappointed, you can pick up Hirokazu…

  • Devin Williams closing in Milwaukee after Josh Hader trade

    August 2, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves dealt Will Smith to the Astros late Monday evening for starter Jake Odorizzi. Smith could potentially crack the Houston hierarchy in time; the Braves, meanwhile, will look to Tyler Matzek and Collin McHugh to fill in. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Minter | Matzek. Cincinnati Reds – Hunter…