August 20, 2017
New York Yankees — Dellin Betances struck out two batters in a scoreless inning yesterday against the Red Sox for his ninth save of the season. Betances has been dominant against the Red Sox this season and should continue to see save chances while former closer Aroldis Chapman figures things out. David Robertson will also be in the mix for saves, and Joe Girardi thinks Chapman could reclaim the role.
Updated hierarchy: *Betances | Robertson | Chapman.
* = closer-by-committee
Houston Astros – Ken Giles got the night off after a five out save on Friday night and the Astros went with newly acquired Tyler Clippard in the ninth inning. Clippard converted the save chance, and now has recorded saves for three different teams this season. After a really rough stretch at the end of June and beginning of July, Clippard has settled in and not allowed any earned runs in August.
Updated hierarchy: Giles | Devenski | Clippard.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Justin Wilson – Wade Davis has gone in two straight, and three of four.
2. Pat Neshek – Greg Holland has pitched in two straight, throwing a total of 43 pitches.
3. Tony Watson – Kenley Jansen has pitched in two straight and has yet to pitch in three straight this season.
Monday
1. Aaron Bummer – If Juan Minaya pitches Sunday, it will be two of three and four of six. Also the White Sox have a doubleheader on Monday.
