Closer Monkey

Tag: Seranthony Dominguez

  • David Robertson to shoulder the load amidst Phillies bullpen injuries

    August 22, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – Devin Williams wasn’t available Sunday after a heavy workload leading up, so Taylor Rogers got the 9th inning in a 3-run game, converting for his 29th save of the season — and his first since July 23. Hierarchy remains: Williams | Rogers | Bush. Cincinnati Reds – With a…

  • 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…