Tag: Jose Urena
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Jose Urena earns his first save of the season
September 4, 2019 Miami Marlins – Jose Urena pitched a 1-2-3 10th inning to convert his first save opportunity in his new role as the Marlins’ closer. Expect Urena to get a majority of whatever save opportunities the Marlins can muster over the next few weeks. Hierarchy remains: *Urena | Stanek | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee…
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Jose Urena, Shawn Armstrong return from IL
September 2, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers – Pedro Baez collected his first save of the year on Sunday, throwing a scoreless 11th inning after the Dodgers took a 1-run lead. Kenley Jansen and Joe Kelly had already pitched earlier in the game. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Kelly | Baez. Milwaukee Brewers – Junior Guerra had…
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Emmanuel Clase collects first career save
August 31, 2019 Texas Rangers – As the Vulture Save Watch noted, Jose Leclerc was unavailable last night. However, Shawn Kelley was pressed into service in the sixth inning to protect a one-run lead with men on second and third. He got out of the jam, but that left the save opportunity to rookie Emmanuel…
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Ryne Stanek logs first Marlins save in over a month
August 26, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Ken Giles returned from the paternity list and should resume closing immediately. Look for Derek Law to join Jason Adam and others in bridging the gap to Giles. Updated hierarchy: Giles | Law | Adam. Miami Marlins – The Marlins posted their first save in over a month,…
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Marlins could have a new closer in September
August 25, 2019 Miami Marlins – The Marlins, who haven’t recorded a save since July 24th, could have a new closer in September. Their opening day starter Jose Urena will likely be used as closer when he returns from the IL. Urena throws hard and could do well in the closer’s role, but don’t expect…