Closer Monkey

Tag: Raisel Iglesias

  • AJ Puk hits the injured list; Raisel Iglesias struggling

    May 15, 2023 Miami Marlins – A.J. Puk was placed on the IL with nerve irritation. Dylan Floro picked up the save on Sunday; expect him to lead the Miami Committee with Tanner Scott and Matt Barnes also in the mix. Updated hierarchy: *Floro | Scott | Barnes.* = closer-by-committee Los Angeles Angels – After a dreadful…

  • Iglesias Activated and Windy City Updates.

    May 6, 2023Chicago Cubs – With a 3 run lead in the 9th the Cubs handed the ball to Mark Leiter Jr. for the save chance. He put a couple guys on base, but a double play helped him secure his first save of the year. Leiter has been an excellent option for the Cubs…

  • Evan Phillips, Pierce Johnson get saves and might be on verge of full-time closer gigs

    April 7, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers – In two of the past three days, Evan Phillips has picked up two clean saves and is another consecutive one away from kicking the asterisk, though it should be noted Brusdar Graterol was not available Thursday due to back tightness. With Graterol ailing and Daniel Hudson slow to…

  • Alex Lange, Scott McGough blow saves

    April 4, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz wasn’t available after going two straight, but the Cubs were nonetheless left breaking rocks in the hot sun, as Derek “the” Law came in and won the game for the Reds, allowing two hits as he picked up the save. Updated hierarchy: Diaz | Sanmartin | Law.…

  • 2023 Tiered Closer Rankings

    The closer position seems especially volatile in 2023 after a significant injury to Edwin Diaz and Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with lymphoma. Diaz is likely to miss the entire season, while Hendriks is expected to miss at least a chunk of it, though it’s unknown how long he will be out. Best wishes to both…