September 26, 2017
New York Mets – Jeurys Familia had a rocky outing (2 runs on 2 hits) in yesterday’s nightcap, but still managed to get the save, his second in the last four days. The Mets have every intention of going into 2018 with Familia as their closer, and so he’s probably a better bet for saves in the season’s final week than AJ Ramos. If you’re still fighting for saves and Familia is available, consider picking him up — though hang on to Ramos, too, if you have the space, as the Mets had previously expressed concern about using Familia in back to back games.
Updated hierarchy: *Familia | Ramos | Blevins.
* = closer-by-committee
Miami Marlins – Kyle Barraclough blew his first chance at closing earlier this month, but the Marlins gave him another look in the 9th inning yesterday, and Barraclough converted for his first save of the year. Like with the Mets and Jeurys Familia, the Marlins might just let Barraclough close for the season’s final week with an eye on 2018. Committee tag, aweigh!
Updated hierarchy: *Barraclough | Ziegler | Steckenrider.
* = closer-by-committee
Seattle Mariners – Journeyman lefty Andrew Albers got his first career save on Monday, throwing the final three innings of a Mariners blowout. He does not factor in to their usual late inning plans, but if you somehow had him in your lineup yesterday, send us a screenshot and win Closer Monkey Premium for all of 2018!
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Vincent | Rzepczynski.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Brandon Kintzler – Sean Doolittle pitched yesterday and may not go back to back for the remainder of the regular season.
2. AJ Ramos – Jeurys Familia pitched yesterday and has gone in three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Ryan Tepera – If Roberto Osuna goes today, it’ll be three straight.
