Tag: Greg Holland

  • Greg Holland set to return from DL

    May 6, 2015 Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland will be activated from the disabled list on Wednesday and rejoin a bullpen that had done its part without its closer. While Ryan Madson moves off our hierarchy for the moment, he will still be an important part of the Royals’ late-inning plans, especially with a ruling on…

  • Joe Nathan out for year; Mark Melancon picks up save despite continued low velocity

    April 24, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Former closer Joe Nathan, the active leader in saves and the second-oldest player in the AL, is out for the season with a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. Nathan suffered the injury on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday morning. Although Nathan will require a second Tommy John surgery, he insists…

  • Cody Allen struggling; Jake McGee on the mend

    April 21, 2015 Cleveland Indians – Nick Hagadone is getting more opportunities in the late innings — he shared the 8th inning with Bryan Shaw last night — and is in line for more holds going forward. Cody Allen, meanwhile, imploded in the 9th, surrendering 4 runs and blowing a 3-run lead. He’s been very shaky so…

  • Miguel Castro blows save, Wade Davis replaces Holland as closer

    April 19, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – Miguel Castro blew his first save of the season yesterday.  This was the first earned run given up by Castro, who has gotten off to a good start to the season much to the delight of the scout who signed him.   Brett Cecil pitched a scoreless 10th and picked…

  • Wade Davis will close for Royals with Greg Holland on DL

    April 18, 2015 Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right pectoral strain. Wade Davis will take over closing duties in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Davis | Herrera | Frasor.