Tag: Trevor May
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Tyler Thornburg, Edwin Diaz now closing; Craig Kimbrel returns
August 2, 2016 Minnesota Twins – The Twins held on to Brandon Kintzler, but on Sunday they did manage to move veteran Fernando Abad. Abad, who is having a stellar season, joins the Red Sox, where he likely won’t crack the hierarchy, but his absence in Minnesota means more opportunities for Trevor May to finally…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 13, 2016 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.…
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Uehara and Herrera pick up saves
July 10, 2016 Boston Red Sox — Koji Uehara struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday for his fourth save of the season. Manager John Farrell has named Uehara the closer while Kimbrel is out. Newly acquired Brad Ziegler will see save chances only when Uehara is unavailable for now. Hierarchy remains: Uehara | Ziegler | Barnes.…
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Wade Davis hits DL; Alex Colome returns
July 6, 2016 Kansas City Royals — Wade Davis hit the DL on Tuesday with a right forearm strain. Manager Ned Yost refused to commit to a replacement, saying he will “mix and match” depending on who is available. Kelvin Herrera is the best choice to take over Davis’ role, but Joakim Soria has closer experience and…
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J.T. Chargois could help the Twins’ beleaguered bullpen
June 11, 2016 Minnesota Twins — Trevor May was placed on the 15-day DL with back spasms on Friday. Based on usage, Ryan Pressly moves into the hierarchy — but keep an eye on hard-throwing rookie J.T. Chargois, called up to replace May. The 25-year-old missed 2013 and 2014 after Tommy John surgery, but he works in the high 90s…