PT TOMORROW: NL East—Who is the closer in MIA?
Aug 22 2016
A.J. Ramos (RHP, MIA), who has been out of action since August 6 with a fractured right middle finger, was reinstated from the disabled list on August 21. He has enjoyed a fine season, converting 32 of 34 save chances. However, manager Don Mattingly plans to ease him back into the closer mix.
With Fernando Rodney (RHP, MIA) around, there is no need to rush Ramos back out there in the ninth inning, especially when there is some concern about how Ramos’s injured finger will hold up under his prior workload. We also must not gloss over the fact that Ramos has had control issues at times this season (5.3 Ctl) and throughout his career (4.8 Ctl in 268 lifetime IP). It’s certainly reasonable to believe the finger could...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Ezequiel Tovar tries to find his old promise, Harrison Bader once again proves to be sneakily valuable, a Diamondbacks prospect finds his way to the majors, and the Dodgers and Padres try to find answers to infield questions.
May 30 2026 3:06am
May 30 2026 3:06am
Which hitters are trying to earn an everyday role in Pittsburgh?
May 29 2026 3:11am
May 29 2026 3:11am
Twins prospect Hendry Mendez's stock seems to be on the rise. Plus, Kenley Jansen's fading skills, the White Sox SP depth problem, catching prospects in CLE, and Vinnie Paquantino's struggles vs. LHP in KC.
FREE
May 28 2026 3:07am
FREE
May 28 2026 3:07am
With Colt Emerson in the mix in Seattle, there's an upcoming logjam in the infield when Brendan Donovan returns.
May 27 2026 3:05am
May 27 2026 3:05am
After an off year in 2025, the Braves are once again dominating, thanks in large part to excellent performances by the starting staff. Plus: 3B in MIA; IL updates at NYM; Crawford in PHI; Cavalli in WAS; more.
May 26 2026 10:10am
May 26 2026 10:10am
