April 19, 2014
Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day picked up the save last night. He got the last out of the 8th inning with the Orioles up 3 and then Orioles added another run in the top of the 9th. O’Day stayed on to finish the game and record his first save of the season. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2015 Closer | . | Updated | |
| BAL | Tommy Hunter | Darren O’Day | Evan Meek | Tommy Hunter | 4/19/14 |
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Toronto Blue Jays — Before yesterday’s game, manager John Gibbons said that Sergio Santos has been tremendous this season. Santos successfully closed out the Indians on Friday but it wasn’t smooth, as he allowed a hit and 2 walks in the 9th inning. He is 5 out of 6 in save chances this season but he has struggled with walks and will need to get that under control if he wants to keep the job. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2015 Closer | . | Updated | |
| TOR | Sergio Santos | Brett Cecil | Steve Delabar | Sergio Santos | 4/19/14 | |||||
| Casey Janssen (DL) |
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Arizona Diamondbacks – Addison Reed blew his first save of the season on Friday, giving up the game-tying solo homerun to Juan Uribe. The Diamonbacks would go on to win the game in extra innings and former starter Trevor Cahill earned his first career save. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2015 Closer | . | Updated | |
| ARI | Addison Reed | J.J. Putz | Brad Ziegler | Addison Reed | 4/19/14 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Brett Cecil, Toronto Blue Jays – Sergio Santos has pitched in 2 straight and 3 of the last 4, throwing a total of 56 pitches.
2. Sean Doolittle, Oakland A’s – Luke Gregerson has seen more save chances that Doolittle since Jim Johnson’s demotion but this is still looking like a committee so Doolittle could get the call based on match-ups.
3. Pedro Strop, Chicago Cubs – Our preference for saves in Chicago is still Hector Rondon, but with no official word yet from Rick Renteria, Pedro Strop could be the 9th inning option.
4. Chad Qualls/Anthony Bass, Houston Astros – If the Astros ever get another save opportunity they could use pretty much anyone at this point.
