Closer Monkey

Tag: Robert Suarez

  • Taylor Rogers confirmed as closer for Padres

    April 8, 2022 San Diego Padres — Before Opening Day, the Padres swung a deal for lefty Taylor Rogers and manager Bob Melvin confirmed Rogers would be his closer. Unfortunately, Rogers was unavailable and that proved costly for San Diego. Robert Suarez, the favorite for saves before the Rogers trade, had a disastrous debut. He…

  • Jake McGee should start the season as closer; Dylan Floro is battling an injury

    March 30, 2022 San Francisco Giants – Gabe Kapler said that Jake McGee would begin the season as closer.  We will move McGee to the head of the committee, but we still think that Camilo Doval is in the mix for saves.   Updated hierarchy: *McGee | Doval | Rogers.* = closer-by-committee Miami Marlins – Dylan…