Tag: Jose Leclerc
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Shawn Kelley secures third straight save since returning from injured list
May 25, 2019 Texas Rangers — For the third straight game, it was Shawn Kelley and not Jose Leclerc who got the ninth inning for the Rangers. Chris Martin pitched a clean eighth inning ahead of Kelley. Manager Chris Woodward had recently said that he wanted Leclerc to take over the closer role again, and…
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Jose Leclerc continues to excel in the late innings
May 22, 2019 Texas Rangers — We expected Chris Martin to get a day off on Tuesday, and it was the just-activated Shawn Kelley who closed out the Rangers’ 5-3 win, though that wasn’t what the team truly envisioned heading into the night. Jose Leclerc pitched what manager Chris Woodward saw as a higher-leverage spot…
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Braves give Sean Newcomb a save chance; trade for Anthony Swarzak
May 21, 2019 Atlanta Braves – With a three-run lead in the ninth, the Braves turned to lefty Sean Newcomb, who retired the side in order for his first save. Newcomb has been nearly flawless since being moved to the bullpen at the beginning of the month, logging 8.1 innings with 8 strikeouts and 0…
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Jeurys Familia off to a positive start in his return from the IL
May 18, 2019 New York Mets — Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless eighth inning with the Mets down two, and it looks like the Mets are working him back towards the late innings front of Edwin Diaz. Mickey Callaway has said that Familia will have to earn his way into the back end of the…
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Shawn Kelley placed on IL
May 9, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley has been placed on the IL with an infection. Chris Martin should take over as the full time closer while Kelley is out. Updated hierarchy: Martin | Leclerc | Jurado.