August 22, 2017
Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller left Monday’s game in the seventh inning thanks to re-aggravation of right knee patella tendonitis. We’ll find out on Tuesday whether Miller will require just rest or another DL stint.
Hierarchy remains: Allen | Miller | Smith.
Texas Rangers — Matt Bush was placed on the DL Monday following his collision with Joey Gallo. The Rangers have a couple different options to choose from for the 7th inning, including Jason Grilli and Tony Barnette. You may also see Ricardo Rodriguez get a chance to show his stuff. The 24-year-old was promoted from Double-A earlier this month after converting all 17 of his save chances. We’ll keep an eye on who gets the first crack at getting the ball to Jose Leclerc and Alex Claudio.
Updated hierarchy: *Claudio | Leclerc | Grilli.
* = closer-by-committee
Kansas City Royals — Joakim Soria is on the 10-day DL because of a left oblique injury, which means Brandon Maurer should see the majority of the eighth-inning chances for the Royals. Mike Minor will slide back into his former hierarchy role while Soria gets healthy.
Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Maurer | Minor.
Los Angeles Dodgers – After all the usual suspects had been used, Ross Stripling came on in the 12th inning of Monday’s game to record his second save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Watson | Baez.
Minnesota Twins – Tyler Duffey earned his first career save on Monday by pitching the final three innings in a 10-2 victory over the White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader.
Hierarchy remains: *Belisle | Rogers | Hildenberger.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Aaron Bummer/Gregory Infante — Juan Minaya has pitched in three of the last four days, including game one of yesterday’s doubleheader.
2. Tony Watson — Kenley Jansen has pitched in three of four, including 20 pitches last night.
Wednesday:
1. Archie Bradley — Fernando Rodney threw 27 pitches on Monday and another heavy workload Tuesday could result in rest on Wednesday.
2. Brad Brach/Mychal Givens — If Zach Britton pitches Tuesday, it will be three straight for him. Brad Brach should get rest on Tuesday after two straight outings of 18 and 34 pitches, respectively. If he does go on Tuesday, expect Mychal Givens to get the ball Wednesday.
3. Tony Watson — If Kenley Jansen pitches tonight, that will be two straight and four of five.
4. Jose Leclerc — Both Leclerc and Alex Claudio threw close to 30 pitches on Monday. Whichever pitcher is more well-rested Tuesday should have the best chance at a save on Wednesday.
