| Closer | 1st in line | |
|---|---|---|
| STL | *Ryan Helsley | Giovanny Gallegos |
| (IL) | Alex Reyes |
Should the Cardinals re-evaluate their closer role?
After an awful month of August, the Cardinals have decided to "reevaluate" their closer role. Reyes could still get some chances, but he'll at best be in a committee with Giovanny Gallegos and Genesis Cabrera.
What happened to Cardinals closer Alex Reyes?
8/30: All of the predictive metrics finally caught up to Cardinals closer Alex Reyes, who just couldn't keep getting away with it. After an awful month of August, the Cardinals have decided to "reevaluate" their closer role. Reyes could still get some chances, but he'll at best be in a committee with Giovanny Gallegos and Genesis Cabrera.
Who will be the closer for the Phillies?
7/30: Another closer on the move, as the Phillies have acquired Ian Kennedy from the Texas Rangers. Kennedy figures to slot in as the closer in Philly, although Ranger Suarez has been good and could still work some save situations. In Texas, Spencer Patton should take over ninth innings there.
Who is the closer for the Mariners?
Steckenrider and Sewald have shared the Mariners' closer role in recent weeks, with the former totaling four saves and the latter three dating back to Sept. 20.
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Who is the Cardinals closer in 2021?
Louis Cardinals – Carlos Martinez pitched 1.1 perfect innings with three strikeouts for his fourth save of the season. Martinez seems to be solidifying himself as the closer for the rest of the season.
Is Giovanny Gallegos the Cardinals closer?
After opening the season as the Cardinals' closer, Gallegos has started to serve in more of a fireman role, as manager Oli Marmol brings him for the most important spots. That has led to more save chances for Ryan Helsley, who now trails Gallegos only 8-5 on the team's season saves leaderboard.
Is Alex Reyes the Cardinals closer?
Prior to the start of the 2021 season, Reyes was named the Cardinals' closer. After pitching to a 1.12 ERA and twenty saves (one of only two in the major leagues to not blow a save) over 40+1⁄3 innings, he was named to the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Is Jordan Hicks The Cardinals closer?
Jordan Hicks, who had served as the Cardinals' closer as recently as 2019, will open the year as the fifth starter, according to what manager Oliver Marmol announced on Wednesday. Hicks, 25 years old, has never started or opened a game before in his big-league career.
Who is Royals closer?
Kansas City Royals Fantasy Baseball Daily Bullpen Updates and Closer Depth ChartCloser1st in lineKCScott BarlowDylan Coleman(IL)Josh Staumont
Who is the Minnesota Twins closer?
Relief PitchersCloserSetupJ. DuranG. Jax
What happened to Cardinal pitcher Reyes?
Louis moves. Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes will undergo shoulder surgery later this week, club president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Monday. Reyes has not yet pitched this season because of a frayed labrum near the shoulder socket.
How long is Alex Reyes out?
It was also already known they'd be without Reyes in the early going, and he's now officially going to miss at least the first two months of the season. The hard-throwing reliever received a stem cell injection in his shoulder last week and wasn't expected to be available until late May or early June.
What team is Alex Reyes on?
St. Louis CardinalsAlex Reyes / Current team (#29 / Pitcher)The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. Since the 2006 season, the Cardinals have played their home games at Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. Wikipedia
What's going on with Jordan Hicks?
Hicks first felt soreness in his throwing arm after his previous start on Tuesday. Given the 25-year-old's extensive injury history and the timetable of the season, the organization elected for a precautionary move. “(There) was soreness there, more so than the past,” manager Oli Marmol told The Athletic.
What happened to pitcher Jordan Hicks?
ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals' pitcher Jordan Hicks said the competitor in him wanted to go back out for Tuesday's third inning despite his right wrist becoming increasingly tight with swelling after being hit there by a comebacker an inning earlier.
Is Jordan Hicks a starter now?
Even when he was rehabbing at the end of 2021, the Cardinals were planning to turn him (and Alex Reyes) into starters for this season. Both of these seemed like more of a pipe dream than reality, but Hicks is here and slotted to start Tuesday against Kansas City.
What is the most volatile position in fantasy baseball?
Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. In addition to closers and saves, relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important for fantasy baseball pitching ...
Who got the save in the 6/22 game?
Veteran Joakim Soria will likely get as many save chances as possible until the trade deadline to boost his value. 6/22: Amir Garrett grabbed the save last night, after Tejay Antone and Lucas Sims pitched earlier in the game. Sims blew the lead in the eighth inning, allowing Garrett to enter with a lead in the ninth.
Is Melancon closing?
Melancon is expected to close but Drew Pomeranz will likely get save chances as well. Bullpen depth charts and stability ratings will be updated throughout the preseason. Some teams may have competition or unsettled closers to start the season including the Orioles, Tigers, Rangers, Braves, Cubs, Giants and more.
