May 24, 2017
New York Mets — The Mets demoted the struggling Hansel Robles to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. We expect that Fernando Salas, who has three holds over his last five appearances, will be the primary set-up man for Addison Reed. Salas pitched a perfect 1.1 innings to close out Tuesday’s 9-3 win.
Updated hierarchy: Reed | Salas | Blevins.
Miami Marlins – A.J. Ramos struggled through a second straight poor outing as the clock neared 2 a.m., eventually locking down an 11-9 win after he entered the game with a five-run advantage. Ramos, who was warming while the Marlins extended their lead in the 8th, has now allowed four hits and five earned runs over the last two games, neither of which were save situations. We’ll see if Ramos can right the ship, though the Marlins have provided him few save chances so far this season.
Hierarchy remains: Ramos | Barraclough | Phelps.
Colorado Rockies — One name to keep an eye on is Chris Rusin. He pitched a scoreless 7th inning in an 8-2 win on Tuesday and has now allowed just one run in his last 11 appearances, striking out 15 and walking just two in that span. The lefty is versatile enough to also serve as a long reliever when necessary, but if he continues to pitch well, don’t be surprised to see him pick up some more high-leverage work.
Hierarchy remains: Holland | Ottavino | Dunn.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Jose Ramirez — Jim Johnson and Arodys Vizcaino have both pitched in two straight, three of the last four, and four of the last five. Ramirez got last night off and will be the freshest option on Wednesday.
2. Nick Wittgren/Brad Ziegler — Both A.J. Ramos and Kyle Barraclough tossed 34 pitches on Tuesday, and David Phelps is away on bereavement leave.
Thursday:
1. Andrew Miller/Bryan Shaw — Cody Allen needed 23 pitches to earn a save Tuesday. He may get Thursday off, with Andrew Miller (25 pitches) also potentially in line for a night off if he pitches again on Wednesday.
2. Felipe Rivero/Juan Nicasio — If Tony Watson gets the ball on Wednesday, that will be his fourth appearance in five games. If Rivero also pitches today, he’d have gone in three of the last four.
3. Trevor Rosenthal — Seung Hwan Oh needed 24 pitches on Tuesday and may be in line for a night off Thursday if he has another strenuous outing.
