Closer Monkey

Tag: Yimi Garcia

  • Monkey Bytes, March 28: Burning question(s) for all 30 teams

    It’s the calm before the storm, with Opening Day upon us. Every team starts this season with hopes and aspirations, along with the fantasy community. Because there are no results worth sharing, going through each team’s high-leverage questions before games count makes sense. These will be split by league. Enjoy. American League Baltimore Orioles With…

  • Spring Vibes, March 23: Toronto RP Update, Breaking Down Unsettled Bullpens, and Game Recaps

    Toronto Blue Jays – It’s behind a paywall, so the quotes will be brief, however, Kaitlyn McGrath provided updates in her Five questions for the Blue Jays on two key relievers. Erik Swanson played catch on Thursday and Friday while Jordan Romano will throw today (March 23). Because of the timeline, both relievers status for…

  • Spring Vibes, March 20: Toronto RP Injuries, Another Jansen Outing Scratched, Game Recaps, and more

    Toronto Blue Jays –In a less than ideal tweet regarding two separate injuries affecting the Blue Jays high-leverage ladder, Keegan Matheson shared Jordan Romano has right elbow inflammation and Erik Swanso n has right forearm tightness. Per Matheson, both relievers had clean MRIs. Hazel Mae reported Romano will not throw for three days then “ramp…

  • Jordan Romano hits the IL with back inflammation

    July 30, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays placed All-star closer Jordan Romano on the IL with back inflammation.   The Blue Jays will mix and match while Romano is out but Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia will likely be primary sources for saves while Romano is out. Updated hierarchy: *Swanson | Garcia |…

  • Jordan Romano headed to the IL

    July 29, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – Jordan Romano will need an IL stint after his back locked up during Friday’s game. Look for Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia to be the best options for saves in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Swanson | Garcia | Mayza.