Closer Monkey

Tag: Raisel Iglesias

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…

  • Matt Wisler vultures a save; Zack Britton returns

    September 2, 2020 Minnesota Twins – Matt Wisler was the starter in his last three appearances, so naturally he picked up his first save since 2016 on Tuesday in a 3-2 win. Sergio Romo faced the 2-3-4 hitters in the eighth inning while Taylor Rogers (33 pitches) and Trevor May (25 pitches) both got some…

  • Archie Bradley traded to Reds

    August 31, 2020 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks traded Archie Bradley to the Reds. We expect some combination of Hector Rondon and Junior Guerra to pick up whatever save chances remain this season. Updated hierarchy: *Guerra | Rondon | Ginkel.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – The Reds acquired Archie Bradley from Arizona. Bradley gives Cincinnati…

  • 2020 NL Central Preview

    February 26, 2020 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs, for better or worse, will get their first full season of Craig Kimbrel as closer in 2020, as Kimbrel is currently on schedule to be ready for the season opener. It will be a new-look, low-cost bullpen after Kimbrel, as the Cubs lost Pedro Strop, Brandon Kintzler and Steve…

  • Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games

    July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…