Brian Fuentes (RP)

Athletics reliever Brian Fuentes picked up his second save of the season on Saturday, allowing an earned run but preserving the lead in a 3-1 Athletics victory over the Tigers. After the game, Athletics' manager Bob Melvin named Fuentes the team's official closer, given Grant Balfour's recent struggles. "We're closing with Fuentes now," Melvin told MLB.com. "That's the position we're in." ...

A's manager Bob Melvin named Brian Fuentes the team's new closer after Saturday's win over the Tigers.

Oakland Athletics RP Brian Fuentes has been named the new closer in place of the ...

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Bob Melvin says going to use Brian Fuentes as the Athletics closer for now.

Oakland Athletics RP Brian Fuentes (2-0) allowed one hit over two scoreless innings in a ...

Oakland reliever Brian Fuentes got the chance to close out the Red Sox on Wednesday night in Boston with Grant Balfour having some recent struggles. Fuentes got the job done on this night, earning his first save of the season. That said, Fuentes' ninth certainly wasn't easy as he allowed an earned run on two hits in his inning of work. His ERA is now at 4.50 on the year.

Oakland Athletics RP Brian Fuentes picked up career save No. 200 Wednesday, May 2, against ...

Oakland Athletics RP Brian Fuentes is likely to be manager Bob Melvin's next pitcher in ...

A's reliever Brian Fuentes hasn't recorded a hold in his team's first 11 games. He has one blown save, however. He's posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in four outings (3 2/3 innings). He also has three strikeouts and one walk.

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