PT TODAY: Another round on the AL closer carousel
Aug 2 2016
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| American League | National League | |
| Mariners | Steve Cishek out as closer | |
| Seattle Mariners RP Steve Cishek has been removed as the team's closer Monday, Aug. 1, by RP Edwin Díaz. Diaz has a 1.80 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 25 innings. Source: The Tacoma News Tribune - Bob Dutton | |
| BHQ take: SEA Mgr Scott Servais suggests the move isn't necessarily permanent, but it'd be a surprise if Diaz surrenders the role now that he's claimed it. And make no mistake -- Diaz has earned it, and then some. His season 274 BPV is beyond vintage Eck territory, with a level of dominance that has been almost absurd (49 K, 7 BB in just 25 IP). We've been suggesting... |
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