Andrew Miller settling nicely into relief role

Boston Red Sox – Franklin Morales pitched with the Sox trailing on Thursday, surrendering a run.  After pitching some key innings for Boston early in the season, he’s fallen out of favor with Bobby Valentine.  Andrew Miller (2.38 ERA) was summoned for the 8th ahead of Alfredo Aceves on Wednesday and has pitched well of late.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Miller to 2nd in line, replacing Franklin Morales.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedBOS |Aceves |Padilla |Miller |Bailey |6/1/12 |Bailey(DL) |

 
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1. Scott Downs, Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri will get the majority of opportunities, but Mike Scioscia is still using a closer-by-committee.
2. Sean Burnett, Washington Nationals – Tyler Clippard has gotten all three save opportunities since Henry Rodriguez was demoted, but Davey Johnson has said that Sean Burnett could still get opportunities based on match-ups.