September 1, 2014
Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and the big righty will share set-up duties with lefty Will Smith. With Francisco Rodriguez set to become a free agent next year — and Broxton under contract for $9 million — he’s among the favorites to close for the Brewers in 2015.
Updated hierarchy: Rodriguez | Broxton | Smith.
Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton’s departure elevates Jumbo Diaz into a set-up role, while Sam LeCure could see a few 7th inning holds.
Updated hierarchy: Chapman | Diaz | LeCure.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kevin Quackenbush, San Diego Padres – Kevin Quackenbush is closing for the Padres with Joaquin Benoit nursing an injury.
2. Wade Davis, Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland has pitched in back to back games and four of five.
3. Bryan Shaw, Cleveland Indians – Cody Allen has pitched in back to back games and three of four, throwing 52 pitches.
4. Andrew Miller/Darren O’Day, Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton has pitched in back to back games and three of four, though he’s only thrown 25 pitches.
5. Sergio Romo, San Francisco Giants – Sergio Romo’s perpetual existence on the Vulture Save Watch is compounded today by the fact that the Giants are resuming a make-up game against the Rockies and then them playing again. Should they have a save chance in both, it’ll probably be Santiago Casilla getting one, and Romo getting the other.
6. Adam Ottavino, Colorado Rockies – Likewise for the Rockies; it’s unlikely that LaTroy Hawkins pitches in both games.
