Closer Monkey

Tag: Joel Payamps

  • Two committees adjourned with two weeks of games to go

    September 22, 2022 Oakland A’s — Four straight saves, including three in five days, is more than enough to anoint Domingo Acevedo Oakland’s official closer down the stretch. Sam Moll, out with a strained left shoulder, has been replaced in the hierarchy by Joel Payamps. Updated hierarchy: Acevedo | Puk | Payamps. Washington Nationals —…

  • Adam Ottavino getting key late-game outs for the Mets

    July 12, 2022 New York Mets – While Drew Smith and Seth Lugo have traded inconsistent outings, veteran Adam Ottavino has become a stabilizing force in the Mets bullpen. He got the 8th inning last night in a 2-run game and pitched a scoreless inning, and is now, at minimum, in the conversation for saves…