PT TODAY: Wade Davis takes over for ailing Holland

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Royals | Wade Davis the new KC closer
Kansas City Royals RP Wade Davis is the new closer for the Royals, according to manager Ned Yost. RP Greg Holland has been removed from the role.  Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
 
BHQ take: In a September 22 KC Star article, Yost explained that Holland's elbow soreness made him an unreliable option, and just resting him for a short time wasn't going to help. The article further said his fastball had dropped below 90 mph, down from 96 in past years. Davis was given a solid Fact rating by Dave Adler in the September 2 Facts/Flukes column. He hasn't allowed an...

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