Brett Cecil removed from Blue Jays’ closer gig

By Drew SilvaJun 23, 2015, 8:46 PM EDT

Brett Cecil allowed four earned runs on two walks and two hits Sunday in the Blue Jays’ loss to the Orioles, watching his season ERA rise to 5.96. And he’ll no longer be trusted in the ninth inning …

Cecil has been removed from the closer’s role. Sounds like it will be closer by committee for now. #BlueJays

— Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) June 23, 2015

That committee should prominently feature 20-year-old right-hander Roberto Osuna, who has registered a 2.12 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 31 appearances this season while striking out 40 batters over 34 innings.

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Jim Edmonds being tested for coronavirus

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By Nick StelliniMar 28, 2020, 2:33 PM EDT

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Longtime Angels and Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds shared on his Instagram story that he is being tested for coronavirus.

Jim Edmonds shares on social media that he’s getting tested for coronavirus. This is one image from a series where the center fielder/broadcaster details what he’s doing in instagram. #cardinals #stlcards https://t.co/QcJE6L56QF

— Derrick S. Goold (@dgoold) March 28, 2020

The four-time All-Star, who now works as a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest, has not posted an update on the results of his test.

If you want to learn more about COVID-19 or think you might need to be tested, give the CDC’s site about the virus a read. Informing yourself is the most important step. Washing your hands and staying home, if possible, is the best way to protect yourself.

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