Closer Monkey

Tag: Roberto Osuna

  • Oliver Drake placed on IL; Seth Lugo is the Mets stopper going forward

    August 10, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Oliver Drake was placed on the IL with biceps tendinitis, leaving Nick Anderson as the likely first choice for saves in Tampa. Jose Alvarado returns from the paternity list today; he and Diego Castillo could also be in the mix going forward. Updated hierarchy: *Anderson | Alvarado |…

  • Ryan Pressly blows save, now has 40.50 ERA

    August 7, 2020 Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly, who has been battling blister issues lately, was…not great in a save situation Thursday, coughing up two runs without recording an out to take the loss. After the game, manager Dusty Baker said Pressly hadn’t had much work lately but was “confident to pitch.”  Assuming he can…

  • Wade Davis, Roberto Osuna placed on the IL

    August 3, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cole Sulser picked up his third save of the season on Sunday with a clean 2-inning effort against the Rays. All indications are that he’s the full time stopper at this point, so we’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Sulser | Givens | Castro. Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers…

  • Roberto Osuna hits the IL; Ryan Pressly likely to close

    August 2, 2020 Houston Astros – As expected, Roberto Osuna’s arm injury has resulted in an IL stint. Ryan Pressly is the best bet to close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Taylor | Scrubb.

  • Roberto Osuna to get MRI, Craig Kimbrel on the hot seat

    August 2, 2020 Houston Astros — Roberto Osuna left yesterday’s game with an injury and is headed back to Houston for an MRI. The Astros also placed Chris Devenski on the IL. Ryan Pressly pitched the 8th inning yesterday and although it wasn’t a great outing and he seemed to be dealing with a figure…