Tag: Kyle Barraclough
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Aroldis Chapman in danger of losing his job
August 16, 2017 New York Yankees – Aroldis Chapman said he felt tightness in his hamstring when he came off the mound after Tuesday night’s save. While Chapman said it’s “nothing to worry about,” Joe Girardi was a bit more concerned, and not just about Chapman’s hamstring. Chapman is in real danger of being demoted from…
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Brad Ziegler may be ready to return from the DL and close for Miami
July 29, 2017 Miami Marlins — We told you last night that A.J. Ramos had been traded to Miami, that Junichi Tazawa was next in line for saves, and that Brad Ziegler would also be an option when he returned from the disabled list. In the wee hours of the morning, Marlins executive Michael Hill…
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Pat Neshek traded to the Rockies; Kyle Barraclough placed on the DL
July 27, 2017 Colorado Rockies — The Rockies added some much-needed bullpen depth with the acquisition of Pat Neshek from the Phillies. Neshek brings an impressive resume (1.12 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 10.04 K/9) to Coors Field, where he will immediately see high-leverage work and potentially a save chance with Greg Holland on paternity leave. Holland will be…
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Anthony Swarzak moves to top of White Sox committee; Brandon Maurer dealt
July 25, 2017 Cleveland Indians – A month or so ago, following a stretch where Andrew Miller looked vaguely human, he and Cody Allen briefly switched roles to give Miller some lower-leverage opportunities. The Indians haven’t had a ton of save opportunities lately, but we’re comfortable saying that they’ve gone back to their traditional roles;…
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Claudio emerges from Rangers’ committee, Doolittle moves to top for Nationals
July 23, 2017 Texas Rangers — Keone Kela started the eighth inning last night with the Rangers up one run. He recorded two outs, but also gave up a hit and a walk, and Alex Claudio came on to finish the inning. Claudio came back out to pitch a scoreless ninth and pick up his…