Closer Monkey

Tag: Ryan Madson

  • Kelvin Herrera to undergo MRI today

    August 8, 2018 Washington Nationals — Kelvin Herrera left his ninth-inning appearance on Tuesday with what was announced as right shoulder tightness and will get an MRI on Wednesday. Should Herrera need a stint on the DL, Ryan Madson is a safe bet to take over as closer for the Nationals. Hierarchy remains: *Herrera | Madson |…

  • Pedro Strop, Brad Hand, and Anthony Swarzak each earn a save

    July 26, 2018 Chicago Cubs — Another save opportunity for Pedro Strop moves him to the top of the Cubs’ pecking order. Brandon Morrow is not expected to return anytime soon, so if the Cubs fail to add a big-name reliever, Strop may be able to make the job his own. Updated hierarchy: *Strop |…

  • Blue Jays seem content with committee until Osuna’s return

    July 23, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – Tyler Clippard picked up his 7th save of the season on Sunday afternoon, bouncing back from an atrocious outing on Friday. Ryan Tepera and Seung-Hwan Oh had pitched in the previous two games, and Tepera remains atop this committee for now, but the Blue Jays — perhaps with…

  • Mad about Madson’s save? There’s a reason it wasn’t Herrera

    July 13, 2018 Washington Nationals — Manager Dave Martinez surprised some by going with recent acquisition Kelvin Herrera in the eighth inning and the struggling Ryan Madson in the ninth. Before the game, Martinez informed Herrera that he’d face the top of the Mets order in the late innings, even if that came before the ninth.…

  • Sean Doolittle placed on the disabled list

    July 10, 2018 Washington Nationals – The Nationals have placed Sean Doolittle on the DL with a left toe injury. Kelvin Herrera is the most likely candidate to close in his place. Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Madson | Kintzler.