Closer Monkey

Tag: Seranthony Dominguez

  • Seranthony Dominguez placed on the IL

    August 21, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez is headed to the IL. David Robertson will take over as closer while Dominguez is out. Updated hierarchy: Robertson | Alvarado | Hand.

  • Jorge Lopez looks like the full-time closer in Minnesota

    Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez picked up another save on Monday, and maintains his spot atop this committee. David Robertson, who got the 8th, should continue to see chances from time to time. Meanwhile, Corey Knebel was placed on the IL. Hierarchy remains: *Dominguez | Robertson | Alvarado.* = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins – The Twins…

  • Garrett Whitlock and John Schreiber to lead Red Sox committee while Tanner Houck is on IL

    August 10, 2022 Boston Red Sox – As we alerted you yesterday, Tanner Houck was placed on the 15-day IL due to lower back inflammation. Garrett Whitlock and John Schreiber are the only Red Sox relievers worth owning while Houck is on the IL, but if you enjoy being disappointed, you can pick up Hirokazu…

  • David Robertson traded to Phillies

    August 2, 2022 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs finally dealt David Robertson, sending him to the Phillies. With Mychal Givens also a candidate to be traded before the deadline, Rowan Wick has the edge for saves on the North Side, but that may change if Givens remains with the Cubs. Updated hierarchy: *Wick | Givens…

  • Garrett Whitlock picks up a save; La Tortuga unhittable

    July 26, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – While the Phillies are continuing to look for bullpen help — including someone that could potentially supplant Seranthony Dominguez as closer — the righty has been making a case that, well, maybe he should stick in the role after all. Since mid-July, Dominguez has allowed just two runs in…