July 23, 2013
Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates have not released much on the injury to Jason Grilli, who will be re-evaluated today. The official word thus far is “right forearm tightness,” which is often an ominous precursor to Tommy John surgery. Vin Mazzaro picked up his first career save on Monday, getting the last out after Grilli’s exit, but All Star set-up man Mark Melancon will be the one to get saves going forward. Justin Wilson and Tony Watson are the two best candidates for the 8th inning role. Hierarchy change: Mark Melancon to Closer, Justin Wilson to Set-up, Tony Watson to 2nd in line, Jason Grilli injured.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| PIT | Mark Melancon | Justin Wilson | Tony Watson | Jason Grilli | 7/23/13 | |||||
| Jason Grilli (INJ) |
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Seattle Mariners – On Monday, Charlie Furbush got his third consecutive 8th inning hold and now has a 1.74 ERA in July. The Mariners might be preparing for life after Oliver Perez, who is a candidate to move at the trade deadline, and Furbush now seems the best candidate to inherit the set-up role if and when the veteran lefty gets moved. Hierarchy change: Charlie Furbush to 2nd in line, replacing Yoervis Medina.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| SEA | Tom Wilhelmsen | Oliver Perez | Charlie Furbush | Tom Wilhelmsen | 7/23/13 | |||||
| Stephen Pryor (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Charlie Furbush, Seattle Mariners – Tom Wilhelmsen has accumulated 3.1 innings over the last four days.
2. Casey Fien, Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins has pitched 3.1 innings over the last four days.
