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Tag: Gregory Santos

  • Gregory Santos placed on IL

    September 20, 2023 Chicago White Sox – Gregory Santos’ season is over, as the righty was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation. Look for Bryan Shaw and Aaron Bummer to lead this committee through the end of the year. Updated hierarchy: *Bummer | Shaw | Ramsey.* = closer-by-committee

  • Gregory Santos has forgettable outing

    August 17, 2023 Seattle Mariners – Matt Brash picked up his third save of the year, with Andres Munoz getting the day off. Ring the bell for the VSW. Hierarchy remains: Munoz | Brash | Topa. San Diego Padres – Scott Barlow has had a rough start to his Padres career, allowing 9 runs across…

  • Erik Swanson and Will Smith record saves

    August 6, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – A day after Jordan Hicks picked up his first save as a Blue Jay, Toronto went back to Erik Swanson.  Swanson gave up a run but benefited from the Red Sox getting doubled up off second base on a fly out to end the game.   It appears to…

  • Recapping a relatively calm Deadline Day

    August 2, 2023 Kansas City Royals – As expected, the Royals dealt closer Scott Barlow, sending him to the Padres. We expect Carlos Hernandez to lead a committee that includes Taylor Clarke and Dylan Coleman. Updated hierarchy: *Hernandez | Clarke | Coleman.* = closer-by-committee San Diego Padres — The Padres traded for Royals closer Scott Barlow…

  • Back discomfort forces Jordan Romano’s early exit

    July 29, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – Jordan Romano had faced five hitters in the 9th on Friday — retiring two and allowing three of them to reach — when his back “locked up,” per John Schneider. Yimi Garcia recorded the game’s final out and earned his third save, though Romano’s removal is obviously the…