Tag: Matt Barnes
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Hector Rondon still looking like the Astros closer; Adam Ottavino returns from DL
June 15, 2018 Colorado Rockies — Ace reliever Adam Ottavino was activated from the disabled list on Thursday and should immediately return to his spot setting up closer Wade Davis. Updated hierarchy: Davis | Ottavino | McGee. Houston Astros — Pitching in a spot normally reserved for a well-rested closer on Thursday, Hector Rondon pitched a clean…
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Bruce Rondon is relevant again, and watch out for Jose Castillo
June 14, 2018 Chicago White Sox — Nate Jones is headed to the disabled list with a mild forearm strain that Rick Renteria says is not code for an elbow problem. 24-year-old Jace Fry will ascend to the setup role, with perpetual would-be closer Bruce Rondon also in the mix for high-leverage work. In Detroit, Rondon struggled…
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Jared Hughes first in line for saves with Raisel Iglesias out
May 24, 2018 Cincinnati Reds — After Raisel Iglesias was placed on the DL with a biceps strain, Jim Riggleman said he would be comfortable using Jared Hughes, Amir Garrett, Michael Lorenzen, or Wandy Peralta in the closer’s role. We told you we think Hughes will win the job, and we’ll note that he got…
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Bud Norris leaves with injury while David Robertson records vulture save
May 6, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Bud Norris left yesterday’s game with tricep tightness. Norris thinks he will avoid the disabled list. We expect Norris to miss at least a couple days, and if it turns out to be more serious, we will let you know as soon as possible. At least one beat…
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Joe Kelly begins suspension; Mike Matheny keeps us in suspense
April 27, 2018 Boston Red Sox — Major League Baseball has rejected Joe Kelly’s appeal, putting into effect his six-game suspension, which began Thursday night. Craig Kimbrel has been busy lately, so expect Matt Barnes and Carson Smith to help Kimbrel carry the load with Kelly out. Alex Cora also mentioned that lefty Brian Johnson and righty Hector…