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Tag: Kelvin Herrera

  • Justin Anderson nails down “noteworthy” save for Angels

    June 22, 2018 Los Angeles Angels — Here’s another update on one of the most volatile bullpens in baseball. Justin Anderson, not Blake Parker, picked up the save Thursday night. One Angels beat writer found Anderson’s save “noteworthy,” but no one else elaborated any further. We think it’s noteworthy, too, especially since Parker was off the…

  • Kelvin Herrera dealt to Nationals; Royals turn to . . . whom?

    June 19, 2018 Washington Nationals — Kelvin Herrera joins a stacked Nationals bullpen. Sean Doolittle has pitched well in the closer’s role, so Herrera will fit into a setup role, with save chances going to him when Doolittle is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | Herrera | Madson. Kansas City Royals — After trading closer Kelvin Herrera to…

  • Nationals acquire Kelvin Herrera

    June 18, 2018 Kansas City Royals – The Royals have dealt by far the team’s best reliever, closer Kelvin Herrera, to the Nationals. We will toss KC into committee mode to start, with Kevin McCarthy and Brandon Maurer probably having the best shots to close. There’s no real front-runner, so it’s anyone’s job to win.…

  • Pirates await word on severity of Felipe Vazquez injury

    May 28, 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates – Sometimes, forearm discomfort is no big deal. But often, it’s a precursor to Tommy John surgery. Felipe Vazquez, who left the game early complaining of forearm discomfort in his final two pitches, will get evaluated today, and the Pirates may need a new closer for the foreseeable future. Up…

  • Keynan Middleton’s DL stint should be short

    May 2, 2018 Los Angeles Angels — Keynan Middleton was placed on the DL with elbow inflammation, retroactive to Sunday. Mike Scioscia did not seem too worried about it and expects Middleton to be available when his DL time is up. Cam Bedrosian got the first save chance in Middleton’s stead and promptly blew a…