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Tag: Stefan Crichton

  • Joakim Soria placed on IL

    April 6, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Joakim Soria officially landed on the IL after suffering a calf injury on Sunday. We expect a committee of Stefan Crichton, Kevin Ginkel and Chris Devenski to be in the mix for saves during Soria’s absence. Updated hierarchy: *Crichton | Ginkel | Devenski.* = closer-by-committee

  • Top 15 Middle Relievers / Save Sleepers for 2021

    March 10, 2021 Below are our top middle relievers/save sleepers for 2021. Please note that these rankings are based on traditional (saves only) leagues and are therefore weighted toward players with the best chances of getting save opportunities at some point this season. 1. Taylor Rogers – Taylor Rogers led the Twins in saves last…

  • Stefan Crichton picks up another save while Ken Giles goes back on the IL

    September 17, 2020 Arizona Diamondbacks –Stefan Crichton converted another save last night and is clearly the top option for saves in Arizona down the stretch. Junior Guerra on short rest was used in the 8th inning, so we are sliding him into the setup spot and he could certainly step in if Crichton has a…

  • Hector Neris notches a save for the Phillies

    September 16, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – With Brandon Workman seemingly available, the Phillies turned to Hector Neris to close out Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the Mets. Manager Joe Girardi said that he might switch things up in the late innings, and it looks like he’s staying true to his word. We’ll slap a committee tag…

  • Giovanny Gallegos leaves game with groin injury

    September 11, 2020 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos did not record an out before leaving Thursday’s game with a groin injury and will undergo some imaging to determine the extent of the injury. He was charged with three runs on two hits and a walk and was hit with the loss. This warrants monitoring.…