June 27, 2017
Washington Nationals – The Nationals made a low-risk and potentially high-reward signing on Sunday, adding Francisco Rodriguez on a minor league contract. No word on whether they used the donations they received from this fan’s obituary.
Hierarchy remains: *Albers | Romero | Turner.
* = closer-by-committee
Los Angeles Angels – Cam Bedrosian and Keynan Middleton bridged the gap to David Hernandez last night, though by the time the veteran came on for the 9th, the Angels had tacked on an insurance run to make it a 4-run game. Still, the way they lined this up is enough to move Hernandez up to the top of the league’s most unpredictable bullpen.
Updated hierarchy: *Hernandez | Street | Bedrosian.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Dellin Betances – Aroldis Chapman has gone back to back games and three of four. Betances has also gone in back to back games but hasn’t thrown as many pitches.
Tomorrow
1. Joe Kelly – If Craig Kimbrel goes today, it’ll be three straight.
