Tag: Rafael Montero
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A.J. Puk leads Oakland committee after Zach Jackson hits IL
August 31, 2022 Oakland A’s – Zach Jackson was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. A.J. Puk, who picked up his fourth save of the year on Sunday, takes over as committee leader. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Acevedo | Moll.* = closer-by-committee Houston Astros – Rafael Montero got a second day off…
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Rafael Montero earns save for Astros with Ryan Pressly injured
August 26, 2022 Houston Astros – With Ryan Pressly on the injured list, Rafael Montero recorded the final three outs Thursday for his eighth save and will continue to see save chances in the meantime. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Neris | Abreu Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald got the night off Thursday after going in…
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Yankees continue to not be confident in Aroldis Chapman
August 24, 2022 New York Yankees – The Yankees continued to do everything they can to avoid Aroldis Chapman pitching in a high-leverage spot, trying to get 3+ innings out of Clarke Schmidt to close out Tuesday’s tilt against the Mets. Schmidt ran into trouble in the ninth, however, which forced Aaron Boone to call…
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Jonathan Hernandez, Luis Garcia could emerge from their committees
August 1, 2022 Texas Rangers – Jonathan Hernandez would have gotten the 9th on Saturday had the Rangers held the lead; instead, he got his first save chance on Sunday, which he converted. Hernandez, who was activated in mid-July, was one of the Rangers’ best arms in 2020 before Tommy John surgery cost him over…
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Rafael Montero earns save for Astros; Ryan Pressly on paternity list
July 22, 2022 Houston Astros — With Ryan Pressly on the paternity list, the Astros leaned on Rafael Montero to win both games of Thursday’s doubleheader. Montero pitched a clean eighth inning in Game 1, retiring the 2-3-4 hitters with a one-run lead. Hector Neris allowed the tying run in the ninth but wound up…