Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 4.18.2026

Sewald shines, Palencia's on the IL, and Pagán returned for a save.

Friday’s full slate did not provide an onslaught of high-leverage events, but Paul Sewald gets the lead after recording his MLB-leading seventh save.

Today’s takeaways cover:

• Bryan Abreu

• Replacing Palencia

• Texas matchups against Seattle

Game recaps feature:

AL: BAL | BOS | CLE | NYY

NL: CIN | MIL | PIT

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