April 25, 2017
Los Angeles Angels – The Angels traded for veteran reliever David Hernandez and immediately used him in a big spot. With the Angels clinging to a one run lead in the eight inning, Hernandez came on with a runner on first and one out. He retired the only two batters he faced to preserve the lead. Bud Norris pitched the ninth to record his second save.
Updated hierarchy: *Norris | Parker | Hernandez.
* = closer-by-committee
Seattle Mariners — Edwin Diaz is still the closer in Seattle, but you may see him used more in non-traditional closer spots. Manager Scott Servais said that Diaz needs to pitch and he can’t always just save him for the ninth inning. We don’t think this will impact Diaz’s fantasy value in a huge way so don’t overreact if you see Diaz enter the game in a non-save situation.
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Vincent | Rzepczynski.
Minnesota Twins — Matt Belisle pitched a perfect eight inning ahead of closer Brandon Kintzler last night. It was Belisle’s third hold of the season, and with Ryan Pressly struggling, Belisle has likely moved into first in line for saves behind Kintzler.
Updated hierarchy: Kintzler | Belisle | Pressly.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH:
Today
1. Blake Parker – Bud Norris has pitched in four of the last five days.
2. Matt Belisle/Ryan Pressly – Brandon Kintzler has appeared in two straight games and three of the last four.
Wednesday
1. Jorge de la Rosa – Fernando Rodney has pitched in two of the last three and would likely get Wednesday off if he pitches on Tuesday.
2, Trevor Rosenthal – If Seung-Hwan Oh pitches on Tuesday, that will make it four of the past five days.
