Others will use the next several weeks to figure it out. May 3, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – Jim Henderson has been placed on the DL with a sore shoulder. With Will Smith now in Atlanta, the Giants could turn to Tony Watson to open the season as the team's closer.
With Giovanny Gallegos on the IL, Ryan Helsley and Andrew Miller are the top candidates to handle the job.
Closer Kwang-Hyun Kim was considered as a starter, but the Cardinals decided to keep him in the bullpen. Hierarchy change: Will Smith to Set-up, Brandon Kintzler to 2nd in line.
(July 26)Although he posted an 8.65 ERA over 50 games in 2019, Wade Davis will get the first crack at closing for the Rockies this season, per manager Bud Black.Trevor Gott picked up the Giants' first save of the season Saturday after Tony Watson was used earlier in the game. Closer Monkey Premium. No Twitter account required!Sign up here; it’s free. We won’t share your email address with anyone.
1. As for where things stand now? You can also text “closer” to 22828!Did you unsubscribe last year? (July 24)After returning from the injured list in September, Sean Doolittle split closer duties with Daniel Hudson down the stretch and during the Nationals' run to a World Series title. Donors or email sponsors who have given $20 or more are eligible for a year of services. Closer Notes.
(July 28)With Aroldis Chapman still on the injured list after he tested positive for COVID-19, Zack Britton picked up his first save of the season Sunday. Personally, I like Kim at closer a lot; it has worked for the Cardinals before. He proceeded to give up 3 hits and a walk, while only recording one out. St. Louis Cardinals. Tier 1. A swinging-strike rate of 12.6% was the best he’s shown since 2014, perhaps a result of shorter outings. He should remain the team's closer heading into 2020.Alex Colome recorded his third career 30-save season in 2019 and finished with a 2.80 ERA.Kenley Jansen struggled in the second half of 2019, posting a 4.74 ERA with five blown saves in his final 25 games, but he will get a chance to remain the Dodgers' closer entering '20.Joe Jimenez, who took over as the Tigers' closer after Shane Greene was traded to the Braves on July 31, posted a 3.06 ERA with nine saves over his final 19 games in 2019.Seth Lugo threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn a save Monday against the Red Sox after Edwin Díaz blew a save Saturday.Roberto Osuna led the American League with 38 saves and posted a 2.63 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 65 innings during 2019.Archie Bradley should get a chance to be the D-backs' unquestioned closer entering 2020. This year is a little unique since we have a few committees, some injuries (Brandon Morrow) and a top-flight closer un-signed (Craig Kimbrel) so we have extended this list to 35 names.