Closer Monkey

Tag: Joely Rodriguez

  • Ian Kennedy lands on the IL

    June 9, 2021 Texas Rangers – The Rangers have placed closer Ian Kennedy on the injured list, retroactive to June 6, with a mild left hamstring strain. The bullpen is already without Jose Leclerc, Jonathan Hernandez and Matt Bush. We think a committee that might be worth avoiding takes over, with Joely Rodriguez likely leading…

  • Tyler Rogers, Michael Fulmer now sit atop their committees

    May 18, 2021 San Francisco Giants – Jake McGee was ostensibly available on Monday, but with his last outing leaving a bit to be desired, and his ERA currently sitting at 5.09, the Giants went to Tyler Rogers, who earned his fifth save. Rogers (0.73 ERA) moves to the head of the committee for now.…

  • After Diaz injury, is it gonna be May in New York?

    May 3, 2021 New York Mets – Edwin Diaz gave up the game-tying home run, and then didn’t, but had to come out of the game before throwing another pitch due to a sore back. He’s being reevaluated today, and if he needs to miss any time, Trevor May is the likely candidate for saves,…

  • Jose Alvarado to miss a few games

    April 20, 2021 Texas Rangers – The recently activated Joely Rodriguez got the 8th inning for the Rangers on Monday, tossing a scoreless inning with 2 Ks to bridge the gap to Ian Kennedy. With the rest of this bullpen in shambles, that’s enough to move him into the handcuff position. Updated hierarchy: Kennedy |…

  • Daniel Bard to close in Colorado; Hunter Harvey is hurt

    March 14, 2021 Colorado Rockies – Bud Black said that Daniel Bard will start the season as the Rockies’ closer. Scott Oberg made his spring debut on Friday, and the plan is to have him pitch in eight different outings and see how he feels after each one. That will determine whether he begins the…