Tag: Jenrry Mejia
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Zach Putnam returns; Jenrry Mejia has a tight hamstring
August 8, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Zach Putnam was activated from the disabled list following Thursday’s game, though Robin Ventura hasn’t specified what his role will be yet. Jake Petricka has done a serviceable, though not spectacular, job as the full-time closer in Putnam’s absence, so Putnam could return to his pre-injury role of…
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Jenrry Mejia snaked out of a Mets save
June 19, 2014 New York Mets — Terry Collins pulled closer Jenrry Mejia with two outs and a man on in the ninth to gain a platoon advantage against streaking lefthander Matt Adams. Journeyman Dana Eveland induced a groundout and earned his first save in nine years. This is the sort of flexible, open-minded, matchup-based approach to the ninth that should…
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Is it finally Jake McGee’s time?
June 16, 2014 New York Mets – Prior to Sunday’s game, there was talk of a disabled list stint for Jenrry Mejia. But when the late innings rolled around, Mejia proved himself healthy, picking up a rare 2-inning save in a 2-run game. Jeurys Familia’s two-day stint at closer is at an end. Hierarchy remains: Mejia |…
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Neil Ramirez gets save with Rondon hurting, Joe Nathan has another rough outing
June 14, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Neil Ramirez got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a two run lead. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk but was able to pick up his 2nd save of the season. Regular closer Hector Rondon was unavailable due to a sore elbow. Rondon will throw…
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Ryan Webb picks up another hold; Qualls finally human
June 13, 2014 New York Mets — Jenrry Mejia was pulled from the game in the eleventh inning on Thursday with what the Mets later explained was back stiffness. Mejia has been injury-prone in his career; we should know more about the seriousness of this situation soon. Hierarchy remains: Mejia | Familia | Black. Baltimore Orioles – Ryan Webb…