May 28, 2013
Cleveland Indians — As we predicted, Terry Francona has given Vinnie Pestano the closer’s mantle in Chris Perez’s absence, insisting that the righthander’s recent drop in velocity is nothing to worry about. As for the rest of the Indians’ bullpen, Bryan Shaw was used Monday night to finish off a 4-2 loss; 2011 draft pick Cody Allen has edged him out ever-so-slightly. Hierarchy change: Cody Allen to 2nd in line, replacing Bryan Shaw.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CLE | Vinnie Pestano | Joe Smith | Cody Allen | Chris Perez | 5/28/13 | |||||
| Chris Perez (DL) |
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Milwaukee Brewers — For the second straight game, Mike Gonzalez pitched in the seventh inning of a game the Brewers were trailing. If this truly is a closer-by-committee situation — and we’re not convinced it is — Brandon Kintzler has the second seat at the table. Hierarchy change: Brandon Kintzler to Set-up, Mike Gonzalez to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| MIL | Francisco Rodriguez | Brandon Kintzler | Mike Gonzalez | Jim Henderson | 5/28/13 | |||||
| Jim Henderson (DL) |
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Chicago Cubs — Kyuji Fujikawa was indeed placed on the 15-day disabled list with an injured right forearm. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CHC | Kevin Gregg | Carlos Marmol | James Russell | Kyuji Fujikawa | 5/28/13 | |||||
| Kyuji Fujikawa (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Dodgers — Jansen has a shot at a save every night under the current Dodgers bullpen setup.
