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Tag: Lucas Sims

  • Jonathan Loaisiga picks up the save after Aroldis Chapman hits the IL

    August 8, 2021 New York Yankees — As we alerted you yesterday, Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation.  The MRI did not reveal any structural damage and the Yankees are hopeful he can return from the IL when eligible.  Jonathan Loaisiga picked up the save yesterday and we think he will lead…

  • Matt Barnes’ IL stint may be over today

    August 4, 2021 Boston Red Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Matt Barnes was on the COVID IL. Well, that stint may come to an end today after Barnes tested negative. We’ll alert you when Barnes is officially allowed to sit in the bullpen and watch the Sox inevitably lose again. Updated hierarchy: Ottavino…

  • Brad Brach comes out of nowhere with his first save in three years

    June 25, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – With Lucas Sims on the injured list and likely out of action for a month, the Reds turned to Amir Garrett and Tejay Antone, as expected, in the late innings. Neither arm earned the save, though. Old friend Brad Brach was David Bell’s man on Thursday, recording his first…

  • Lucas Sims placed on IL with elbow injury

    June 24, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims was placed on the IL today with a right elbow injury. The recently returned Tejay Antone becomes the leader for saves in Cincinnati. Updated hierarchy: *Antone | Garrett | Hembree.* = closer-by-committee

  • Setup men for Blue Jays, Rockies hit IL

    June 18, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — Rafael Dolis was placed on the injured list Thursday with a finger strain. He left Wednesday’s game after just four pitches with “no sensation in his hand.” That doesn’t sound good.  Updated hierarchy: *Romano | Chatwood | Mayza.* = closer-by-committee Colorado Rockies – Mychal Givens has a lower…