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Tag: Tejay Antone

  • Lucas Sims placed on IL with elbow injury

    June 24, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims was placed on the IL today with a right elbow injury. The recently returned Tejay Antone becomes the leader for saves in Cincinnati. Updated hierarchy: *Antone | Garrett | Hembree.* = closer-by-committee

  • Tejay Antone returns from the IL

    June 22, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Tejay Antone was activated from the IL this morning and should reclaim a high-leverage position in Cincinnati’s committee. Given how short he was out, it should be safe to get him back into your lineup right away. Updated hierarchy: *Sims | Antone | Hembree.* = closer-by-committee Toronto Blue Jays…

  • Setup men for Blue Jays, Rockies hit IL

    June 18, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — Rafael Dolis was placed on the injured list Thursday with a finger strain. He left Wednesday’s game after just four pitches with “no sensation in his hand.” That doesn’t sound good.  Updated hierarchy: *Romano | Chatwood | Mayza.* = closer-by-committee Colorado Rockies – Mychal Givens has a lower…

  • Ian Kennedy expected to be activated today

    June 16, 2021 Texas Rangers — Josh Sborz was one strike away from earning his second save of the year on Tuesday, but he allowed a solo homer to Carlos Correia that sent the game to extras. In the 10th, it was Demarcus Evans’ turn to blow a save, as he allowed a walk-off grand…

  • Lucas Sims is emerging in Cincinnati while Michael Fulmer is dealing with arm fatigue

    June 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Lucas Sims struck out two and worked around a pair of hits to pick up his 5th save of the season yesterday. Tejay Antone pitched a scoreless 8th inning ahead of Sims.  Antone has continued his stellar season (he has not allowed an earned run over his last 15.2…