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Tag: Tyler Duffey

  • Tyler Duffey, Brusdar Graterol nab saves

    July 11, 2022 Minnesota Twins – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up, Jhoan Duran was sent out for the 8th inning, leaving the 9th for Tyler Duffey. Duffey converted for his second save of the year. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Pagan | Jax.* = closer-by-committee Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Nelson pitched a perfect 9th inning…

  • Hansel Robles picks up team-leading second save

    May 17, 2022 Toronto Blue Jays – Adam Cimber picked up a 2-out save, getting the Jays out of a jam after Ross Stripling ran into a bit of trouble to start the inning. With Tim Mayza headed to the IL, Cimber becomes even more important to the Toronto bullpen. Updated hierarchy: Romano | Cimber…

  • Taylor Rogers confirmed as closer for Padres

    April 8, 2022 San Diego Padres — Before Opening Day, the Padres swung a deal for lefty Taylor Rogers and manager Bob Melvin confirmed Rogers would be his closer. Unfortunately, Rogers was unavailable and that proved costly for San Diego. Robert Suarez, the favorite for saves before the Rogers trade, had a disastrous debut. He…

  • Hansel Robles headed to Boston

    July 30, 2021 Minnesota Twins – The Twins have traded Hansel Robles to the Red Sox. While Taylor Rogers recovers from a finger injury, Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey should be among those competing for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Colome | Duffey | Thielbar.* = closer-by-committee

  • Taylor Rogers placed on IL

    July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – The Twins announced today that Taylor Rogers will indeed need an IL stint after he exited yesterday’s game with a left middle finger sprain. Hansel Robles will lead this bullpen until he inevitably gets traded, with Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey in the late-inning mix as well. Updated hierarchy:…