Tag: Pedro Baez
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Dodgers’ closer committee changes, Seth Maness records save
April 26, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Joel Peralta is experiencing “dead arm” and could be headed to the DL. Peralta was the head of the Dodgers’ closer committee; it looks like Yimi Garcia could take his place while the Dodgers wait for Kenley Jansen to get back. Chris Hatcher pitched the 9th protecting a four run lead on Saturday,…
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Joel Peralta injured, Yimi Garcia should see save chances for Dodgers
April 25, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Joel Peralta is experiencing “dead arm” and could be headed to the DL. Peralta was the head of the Dodgers’ closer committee; it looks like Yimi Garcia could take his place while the Dodgers wait for Kenley Jansen to get back. Pedro Baez and Chris Hatcher could still get looks as well.…
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Joe Nathan out for year; Mark Melancon picks up save despite continued low velocity
April 24, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Former closer Joe Nathan, the active leader in saves and the second-oldest player in the AL, is out for the season with a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. Nathan suffered the injury on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday morning. Although Nathan will require a second Tommy John surgery, he insists…