Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 5.17.2026

Chapman makes history, barely. Abreu's rebound continued, and Senzatela was used like a closer, but will he be one?

Saturday’s slate featured a bevy of high-leverage events. Aroldis Chapman moved into a tie for 10th all-time in saves, hanging on against Atlanta.

Today’s takeaways feature:

• Antonio Senzatela

• Bryan Abreu

• San Francisco’s continued variability

Game recaps highlight:

AL: CLE | DET | TB | TOR

NL: CIN | MIA | MIL | NYM | SD | STL

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