Closer Monkey

Tag: Ian Gibaut

  • Tommy Kahnle’s season is over

    September 26, 2023 New York Yankees – Tommy Kahnle was placed on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, effectively ending his season. Look for Ian Hamilton to get any opportunities that don’t go to Clay Holmes in the final week. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | Hamilton | Weissert. VULTURE SAVE WATCHToday1. Brusdar Graterol – The Dodgers…

  • Rangers look to an old friend for 9th inning help

    September 25, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Coming off two rough outings on Wednesday and Saturday, the Reds opted to pitch Alexis Diaz in the 8th inning with a 1-run lead. Diaz did his job, leaving the 9th for Ian Gibaut, who converted for the save. Diaz had been so good all season long — save…

  • Ryan Helsley to lead closer committee after JoJo Romero’s mystery injury

    September 5, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals – While there’s still been no official word — or any specific injury designation — from the team, MLB’s transactions page showed that the Cardinals have placed JoJo Romero on the IL, retroactive to Sept. 2. Look for Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos to share save opportunities in his absence. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Kendall Graveman to lead closer committee after Hendriks injury

    June 12, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks – After Andrew Chafin allowed two of the first three hitters to reach in the 9th inning, Scott McGough was summoned to bail him out. McGough (2.97 ERA, 0.87 WHIP) has not allowed an earned run in a month, a stretch of 14.2 innings. He may be entering the closer…

  • Carlos Estevez, Kyle Finnegan kick their asterisks

    May 1, 2023 Seattle Mariners – After Paul Sewald kept the game tied with a scoreless 9th inning, Matt Brash earned his first save of the season in the bottom of the 10th after Seattle took the lead. Seattle continues to use a number of arms in mixing-and-matching its way through the late innings. Updated…