August 23, 2016
Colorado Rockies – Right-hander Scott Oberg was placed on the 15-day disabled list with the very scary sounding condition “axillary artery thrombosis.” Carlos Estevez, who closed for the Rockies for a time despite a 5+ ERA, was recalled from Triple-A to replace Oberg. Boone Logan has been fantastic this year, so we expect him to get the 8th ahead of Ottavino going forward, while Estevez’s former experience in the closer role pushes him on to the depth chart right away.
Updated hierarchy: Ottavino | Logan | Estevez.
Cleveland Indians – As mentioned in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Andrew Miller got the save opportunity last night — pitching a perfect ninth with three strikeouts — while Cody Allen got a rest. Aside from a bad outing last Wednesday, Allen has been efficient and effective lately, and with Miller pitching out of his mind, there’s a lot to like about the Cleveland bullpen. However, regardless of which player you own, Tito Francona still doesn’t seem all that committed to your fantasy team’s success.
Hierarchy remains: *Allen | Miller | Shaw.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Corey Knebel, Milwaukee Brewers – Tyler Thornburg has pitched three innings in the last two days.
