Closer Monkey

Tag: Jose Alvarado

  • Diamondbacks to discuss how bad Greg Holland is before today’s game

    July 27, 2019 Arizona Diamondbacks — Greg Holland’s struggles continued as he blew a save and took the loss last night. This follows a Wednesday outing where he walked the only two hitters he faced, and has led to some speculation that Arizona may either replace him at closer or trade for a more reliable…

  • Diego Castillo, Anthony Swarzak return from the IL

    July 13, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays activated Diego Castillo from the IL on Friday, with Chaz Roe replacing Castillo on an IL that already includes Jose Alvarado. Kevin Cash said that Castillo and Emilio Pagan will see the highest-leverage chances going forward. Meanwhile, Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks due…

  • Heath Hembree quickly becoming trusted reliever in Boston

    July 8, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – With Jose Alvarado expected to miss some time with a strained oblique, the Rays are likely to lean more heavily on lefty Colin Poche when they need to play matchups. Poche picked up his 5th hold of the season on Sunday by retiring the last batter of the…

  • Nate Eovaldi could close upon returning from IL

    July 2, 2019 Boston Red Sox – The Red Sox, desperate for bullpen help, are reportedly on the verge of naming Nate Eovaldi as their closer when he returns from the IL. Eovaldi, who will likely be ready to return later this month, certainly has the stuff to close, though he has expressed his distaste…

  • Wade Davis bounces back, Jose Alvarado returns.

    June 30, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Wade Davis struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning yesterday to pick up the save.  Davis threw nine of his twelve pitches for strikes and it was especially encouraging because the game was in Colorado, where he has really struggled this year.   It’s worth noting that Scott…