Steve Cishek Records A Save On Tuesday
Steve Cishek picked up the save on Tuesday versus the Giants. It was his third save of the season. Cubs closer Brandon Morrow was unavailable and remains the Cubs closer. Cishek can help owners with holds, but doesn’t offer much value outside of that category.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Source: MLB.com
Steve Cishek Ejected From Friday's Game
Steve Cishek was ejected from his team's game against the New York Mets on Friday night after he hit Francisco Lindor in the face during the fifth inning. Lindor was the only batter Cishek faced in an outing that spanned just two pitches. It didn't appear that Cishek intentionally hit Lindor, but that was the fourth hit batter by the Washington pitching staff in just two games this series, so the umpiring crew was most likely trying to send a message to the Nats. Cishek was replaced by lefty Sean Doolittle in the contest. It remains to be seen whether Cishek faces further disciplinary action from the league.
Source: Deesha Thosar on Twitter
Washington Nationals right-hander Source: Deesha Thosar on Twitter
Steve Cishek Agrees With Nationals
Steve Cishek on Saturday, according to sources. Cishek had a rough 2020 season with the Chicago White Sox but bounced back to post a 3.42 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 21 holds for the Los Angeles Angels in 68 1/3 innings over 74 relief outings in 2021. Kyle Finnegan, who had 11 saves for the Nats last year after they traded Brad Hand and Daniel Hudson, is currently penciled in as the closer to open the 2022 season. However, Washington's bullpen isn't set in stone by any means, so if Cishek pitches well in spring training and early on, he could see some valuable high-leverage innings in D.C. The 35-year-old righty has 132 career saves with a 2.85 ERA in 668 relief appearances over 12 big-league seasons with seven different teams.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent reliever Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
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