In this week’s Closer Report, Aroldis Chapman shines for the Boston Red Sox, while Josh Hader continues to excel for the Houston Astros, having converted 21 saves this season. Other notable performances include Dylan Lee’s rise in Atlanta and a mixed bag for relievers in the NL West, with key players to monitor for fantasy baseball.
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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy impressed in a recent start against the Colorado Rockies, allowing two runs over seven innings. Following the performance, first baseman Willson Contreras advocated for McGreevy to secure a permanent place on the major league roster, stating, "I think he's ready to stay here." Need More Context? 🔎
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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott exited Monday's game in the ninth inning due to pain in his left arm while pitching to Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers. Although initial tests were clear, manager Dave Roberts indicated that Scott will undergo an MRI and is likely to be placed on the injured list; he currently has a 4.14 ERA and a team-leading 19 saves this season. Need More Context? 🔎
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In a dramatic 3-2 walk-off victory over the Boston Red Sox, Edmundo Sosa became the first player in over 50 years to win a game via catcher’s interference, allowing automatic runner Brandon Marsh to score in the 10th inning. The game featured multiple errors from Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez, who took responsibility for the loss. Need More Context? 🔎
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