PT TODAY: Jepsen demoted as MIN closer
Jun 9 2016
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| American League | National League | |
| Twins | Kevin Jepsen out as closer | |
| Minnesota Twins RP Kevin Jepsen will be removed from the closer role in the 'short term,' manager Paul Molitor said Wednesday, June 8. Jepsen has been scored upon in five of his past 11 appearances, and he's 2-5 with a 6.17 ERA in 25 appearances on the season. Molitor said RPs Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad could see ninth-inning duties. Source: The Associated Press | |
| BHQ take: Jepsen, who led all American League pitchers with 75 appearances in 2015, has watched his ERA balloon from 2.33 in 2015 to 6.17 in 2016. Although Jepsen's earned run average may have been... |
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