June 25, 2017
Toronto Blue Jays – Closer Roberto Osuna was unavailable on Friday night because he is dealing with anxiety issues. Ryan Tepera was given the chance to start the ninth inning on Friday night in a save situation, but ran into trouble and was pulled. It is unknown how long Osuna could be out, but the Blue Jays will likely mix and match in the ninth inning until he is available to pitch again.
Hierarchy remains: Osuna | Tepera | Barnes.
Los Angeles Angels — An Angels’ reliever recorded a save yesterday and of course that reliever was….Blake Parker. Parker came on with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning and struck out the only batter he faced to pick up his first save of the season. Cam Bedrosian started the ninth inning with the Angels up five so it was not a save opportunity. He allowed two hits, two walks, and two runs before getting pulled in favor of Parker. David Hernandez pitched a perfect seventh with two strikeouts. This game did not help offer any clarity to who will get the next save chance so we will continue to monitor this closely.
Hierarchy remains: *Street | Hernandez | Bedrosian.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Ryan Tepera – If Roberto Osuna is unable to pitch, Tepera may get another shot.
2. Arodys Vizcaino – Jim Johnson has pitched in three of four, throwing a total of 51 pitches.
Monday
1. Keone Kela – If Matt Bush pitches on Sunday, that will be two out of three, including a 31 pitch outing.
