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Cincinnati Reds: It’s time for Amir Garrett to transition into the closer

Amir Garrett has never been one to hide his emotions on the mound. The Cincinnati Reds reliever won the hearts of fans after an exchange with Javier Baez following a strikeout of the shortstop in 2018. The benches cleared, there was a small scuffle and the entire league knew about Garrett after that day. Is it time for Count On AG to ascend to the role of closer?

It didn’t take long for Amir Garrett to become a fan favorite in Cincinnati. The former top prospect made his debut on April 7, 2017 against the St.