Tag: Jose Alvarado

  • Jesse Hahn, Alec Mills could be working their way into late innings

    April 6, 2021 Minnesota Twins – Randy Dobnak picked up a 3-inning save in Monday’s blowout victory over the Tigers. He doesn’t factor into the Twins usual late-inning plans. Hierarchy remains: *Colome | Rogers | Robles.* = closer-by-committee Kansas City Royals – Jesse Hahn, who saved three games and pitched extremely well for the Royals…

  • Hector Neris to close for Phillies

    March 31, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies – In a bit of a surprise, Joe Girardi said that Hector Neris will open the season as the Phillies closer. Offseason signings Archie Bradley and Jose Alvarado will serve as setup men. Updated hierarchy: Neris | Bradley | Alvarado.

  • Kirby Yates out for the year; Jose Leclerc to begin season on IL

    March 24, 2021 San Diego Padres – Emilio Pagan might well be the Padres closer when the season begins, beat writer Kevin Acee recently reported. Pagan pitched with an injury last year but is healthy this spring and has experience closing. Manager Jayce Tingler has admitted he would prefer one guy get the job “in an…

  • Daniel Hudson bounces back from Monday’s meltdown

    August 19, 2020 Washington Nationals – The Nationals wasted no time going back to their closer after an ugly blown save. Daniel Hudson bounced back from Monday’s meltdown with two strikeouts as part of a 1-2-3 ninth inning in Tuesday’s 8-5 win. Hierarchy remains: Hudson | Rainey | Harris. San Diego Padres – Cal Quantrill,…

  • Oliver Drake placed on IL; Seth Lugo is the Mets stopper going forward

    August 10, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Oliver Drake was placed on the IL with biceps tendinitis, leaving Nick Anderson as the likely first choice for saves in Tampa. Jose Alvarado returns from the paternity list today; he and Diego Castillo could also be in the mix going forward. Updated hierarchy: *Anderson | Alvarado |…