Ryan Pressly Begins Rehab At Triple-A On Monday
Ryan Pressly (knee) was sent out to Triple-A Sugar Land on a rehab assignment on Monday. The 33-year-old has been out since April 16 due to right knee inflammation. If all goes well with his rehab assignment at Triple-A, he could be back with the Astros by this weekend. For now, expect to see the Astros utilize a mix of Rafael Montero, Hector Neris and Ryne Stanek for any save opportunities that arise. Pressly will most certainly be the ninth inning man once he's back. He's converted 3-of-4 save opportunities this year while pitching to a 2.70 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP.
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Houston Astros closer Source: Brian McTaggart
Ryan Pressly Dealing With Knee Issues
Ryan Pressly (knee) had his right knee drained on Tuesday night, according to manager Craig Counsell. He hopes for him to be available on Friday. Pressly hasn't pitched since Sunday and was noticeably absent in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers, where Porter Hodge picked up his first save of the season. Luckily, the injury doesn't appear to be serious if the Cubs are anticipating a return in a couple of days. He's been solid in the closer role in 2025, posting a 2.45 ERA with four saves through 11 appearances.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Source: Andy Martinez
Ryan Pressly Records Fourth Save
Ryan Pressly picked up his fourth save of the season on Sunday, slamming the door on the Dodgers in a 4-2 win. He pitched a scoreless ninth with one strikeout and no hits or walks. It was his first save since April 4th, which was the last time the Cubs found themselves in a save situation. After giving up runs in each of his first two appearances of the year, Pressly has managed to avoid any earned runs in his five games since. He holds a 3.38 ERA on the season and looks locked in as the Cubs full-time closer.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Source: MLB.com
Ryan Pressly Secures Save Despite Shaky Ninth
Ryan Pressly notched his first save of the season in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, but it wasn't without drama. The righty came on in the bottom of the ninth with a three-run lead, but after a leadoff single, Eugenio Suarez belted his fourth home run of the season, and the lead quickly evaporated to one run. Two more batters would reach before pinch runner Garrett Hampson would bail Pressly out by overrunning third base on Corbin Carroll's infield single, with Hampson getting tagged out to end the game. Pressly finished with two earned runs allowed on four hits and one walk while striking out one. In his first appearance during the Tokyo Series, the 36-year-old walked three batters, and on Thursday, he allowed two hits and a run, so we've yet to see a clean inning from the veteran. We'll see how long the Cubs give him to right the ship, but more of this and it could be time to turn to Porter Hodge, who was the Cubs' closer down the stretch last season.
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Chicago Cubs closer Source: ESPN
Ryan Pressly To Compete For Ninth-Inning Role In Chicago
Ryan Pressly was told he will close some games his new team, the Chicago Cubs, in 2025. Pressly also added that he will head into spring training in February competing for the ninth-inning role after Porter Hodge filled in admirably in the closer role in 2024. Pressly thinks both he and Hodge will be a "pretty dynamic duo" at the back end of the Cubs' bullpen. The 36-year-old Pressly should probably be considered the favorite for saves in Chicago just because of his experience factor, but he should be considered a low-end fantasy closer after showing clear signs of decline the last several years in Houston. He did pick up 25 holds as a setup man for the Astros in 2024, but his strikeout and walk rates and velocity have been trending down, and he'll be an injury risk as well.
Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro
The Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports that veteran right-hander reliever Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro
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