Tag: Jesse Chavez
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Gavin Floyd is rising in the Toronto bullpen
May 12, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays emptied their bullpen in a 13-inning game last night, and among the pitchers used was Gavin Floyd. Floyd is a converted starter who has been seeing some high-leverage use for the Blue Jays this past week. His ERA sits at a tidy 1.65, and we think his recent performance has moved him slightly…
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Jesse Chavez and Cory Gearrin are moving up
May 7, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays — After the Jays called on a shaky Drew Storen to finish off a 5-2 win over the Dodgers, John Gibbons explained that Roberto Osuna was unavailable with a mild groin strain. Osuna, speaking through a translator (to the bafflement of Blue Jay Twitter), said he’d be fine for Saturday,…
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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…
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Scott Downs hasn’t allowed a run since May 1; Neal Cotts dominating
July 8, 2013 Texas Rangers – With Tanner Scheppers coming off a rough outing on Saturday, the Rangers went to lefty Neal Cotts for the 8th inning hold on Sunday. Cotts, called up in May, has been nothing short of spectacular since joining the big league club. He’s got a 1.09 ERA and a 31-to-9…