April 17, 2012
Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago had an ugly outing on Monday, allowing two HRs and blowing the save against the Orioles. It was Santiago’s first blown save this year, but he now has a 6.75 ERA. Given that he won the job at the 11th hour in spring training– and the fact that he’s now got a total of 6 MLB appearances in his career– Robin Ventura will have him on a short leash. Hector Santiago to Hot Seat.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedCHW |Santiago |Thornton |Reed |Reed |4/17/12
Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs returned from his injury last night, pitching a clean 8th inning in a 3-run game. Hierarchy change: Scott Downs to Set-up, Jason Isringhausen to 2nd in line.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedLAA |Walden |Downs |Isringhausen|Walden |4/17/12
Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez got the save for the Nationals on Monday. As previously noted, Davey Johnson is using a strict, back-and-forth platoon with Rodriguez and Brad Lidge. Lidge will get the next opportunity. No hierarchy change.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedWAS |Lidge |Rodriguez |Clippard |Storen |4/17/12 |Storen(DL) |
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Chad Qualls, Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathon Papelbon has pitched on back to back nights, throwing 40 pitches in the process.
2. Joel Peralta, Tampa Bay Rays – Fernando Rodney has pitched in two straight games. His pitch count has been low, so the Rays will likely use him again if necessary, but if they decide to give him a night off, Joel Peralta will close.
