Edward Mujica, Bobby Parnell move in to set-up roles

May 17, 2012

Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek was the first man out of the pen on Thursday, and failed to get out of the 7th inning.  Ever since throwing 52 pitches in a 3-inning appearance earlier this month, Cishek has been shaky (3.2 innings, 2 ER, 7 hits).  Hierarchy change: Edward Mujica to Set-up, Steve Cishek to 2nd in line. 

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedMIA |Bell |Mujica |Cishek |Bell |5/17/12

 
New York Mets – Three days ago, Jon Rauch was on the verge of being named the Mets new closer.  But after last night’s meltdown (0.1 innings, 3 ERs), Rauch’s ERA has jumped to 9.00 for the month of May.  Terry Collins will likely look to Bobby Parnell if Frank Francisco continues to falter.  Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd in line. 

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedNYM |Francisco |Parnell |Rauch |Francisco |5/17/12

 
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Mike Adams, Texas Rangers – Joe Nathan has pitched on back to back nights, and in three of the last four.
2. Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez has pitched in four of the last five games, throwing 72 pitches in that span.