Rodríguez takes over closer role in SF
Aug 2 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Francisco Giants
NEWS: San Francisco announced Randy Rodríguez will take over as the team’s closer and selected the contract of Kai-Wei Teng.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: In the wake of Camilo Doval’s trade to the Yankees at the deadline, the closer role in San Francisco was up for grabs. It appeared as if Opening Day closer Ryan Walker had a shot at competing with 2025 All-Star Rodríguez for the job, but the club came out and announced the latter as the closer. Expect Rodríguez to see the majority of save opportunities moving forward. With the open roster spot left by Doval’s departure, the Giants will add Teng to the active roster. After floundering at the highest level of the minors, the 26-year-old was...
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