Tag: Jonathan Loaisiga

  • Clay Holmes should close after Aroldis Chapman hits the IL

    May 24, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman has been placed on the IL with an achilles injury. Clay Holmes should be the primary option to close while Chapman is out, but Michael King could also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | King | Loaisiga.

  • Top 15 Middle Relievers / Save Sleepers for 2022

    March 28, 2022 Below are our top middle relievers/save sleepers for 2022. Please note that these rankings are based on traditional (saves only) leagues and are therefore weighted toward players with the best chances of getting save opportunities at some point this season. One guy who you won’t see on this list but is definitely…

  • David Ross calls Rowan Wick, Codi Heuer top options for saves in Chicago

    September 17, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Manager David Ross said Rowan Wick and Codi Heuer are Chicago’s best closer options. “I’m comfortable with either one of those guys in the ninth,” Ross said. We’ll leave Wick atop the hierarchy and slide Heuer up accordingly. We also reserve the right to add an asterisk if Wick starts…

  • Jonathan Loaisiga placed on the IL

    September 6, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Sunday marked four straight save chances (three conversions) for Rowan Wick. We’re removing his asterisk as we figure he’s the go-to guy for the Cubs for the rest of the year. Updated hierarchy: Wick | Heuer | Morgan. New York Yankees – The Yankees placed Jonathan Loaisiga on the…

  • Matt Barnes booed off the mound and potentially out of the closer’s role

    August 25, 2021 Boston Red Sox — Matt Barnes was called upon to protect a three-run lead against the Twins in the ninth inning and proceeded to allow a leadoff homer followed by two walks before being mercifully pulled by Alex Cora. Hansel Robles was the next man up and, facing the team that traded…