Hector Rondon’s elbow feels good, Sergio Romo blows another save

June 15, 2014

Chicago Cubs — Hector Rondon threw an 11 pitch bullpen session yesterday and said he felt good after it.  Rondon could be available to pitch as early as today.  Given Rondon’s injury history this is still something to monitor, but for now it looks like Rondon will be fine and resume closing out games for the Cubs.

Hierarchy remains: Rondon | Ramirez | Strop.

San Francisco Giants — Sergio Romo blew his second save in two days on Saturday.  Romo gave up 5 runs on Friday and 2 more yesterday.  Romo has been good all season and Bruce Bochy will remain patient with his closer so he is not in danger of losing his job at this point.

Hierarchy Remains: Romo | Machi | Lopez.

Detroit Tigers — Ian Krol recorded a 4 out save yesterday.  It wasn’t a typical save opportunity since the Tigers were still up 5 when Krol entered the game.  Joe Nathan should be available on Sunday so it will be interesting to see if Brad Ausmus will go to him if there is a save opportunity.

Hierarchy remains: Nathan | Chamberlain | Alburquerque.

Los Angeles Dodgers — Brian Wilson pitched a perfect 8th inning ahead of closer Kenley Jansen last night.  Wilson has only given up one run in his last 12 appearances and looks like he is working his way back into the Dodgers late-inning bullpen plans.

Updated hierarchy: Jansen | League | Wilson.

VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Will Smith/Brandon Kintzler, Milwaukee Brewers – K-rod has pitched in 4 straight
2. Jeurys Familia, New York Mets – Jenrry Mejia could be unavailable again on Sunday with his hurt back.
3. Javier Lopez/Jeremy Affeldt, San Francisco Giants – Sergio Romo and Jean Machi have both pitched 3 games in a row