Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 8.16.2026

Saturday’s slate only yielded six saves, and Ben Joyce gets the lead, sealing a 1-0 win over the Royals, striking out two at the top of the ninth while lighting up the radar gun.

Today’s takeaways feature:

• Aroldis Chapman triggered his contract clause for 2027

• A rough outing for Luke Weaver

• Jhoan Duran could be used for more than three outs going forward

Game recaps cover:

AL: BAL | TEX | TOR

NL: CIN | MIA | MIL | WSH

Plus quick hits for both leagues.

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