Joel Hanrahan to bereavement list, Juan Cruz as temporary closer

May 11, 2012

Washington Nationals – Ryan Mattheus pitched the 7th inning on Thursday ahead of Tyler Clippard and Henry Rodriguez and picked up his 5th hold of the season.  Hierarchy change: Ryan Mattheus to 2nd in line, replacing Sean Burnett.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedWAS |Rodriguez |Clippard |Mattheus |Storen |5/11/12 |Storen(DL) |Lidge (DL) |

 
New York Yankees – As noted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, David Robertson was unavailable on Thursday.  Rafael Soriano got the save in his place, allowing one run in the 9th.  No hierarchy change. 

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedNYY |Robertson |Soriano |Wade |Robertson |5/11/12

 
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Juan Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates – Joel Hanrahan has been placed on the bereavement list and will miss several games. When he was injured earlier this year, Juan Cruz got the save opportunities in his absence, and should be the first choice to close for the Pirates over the next few days.