May 12, 2016
Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays emptied their bullpen in a 13-inning game last night, and among the pitchers used was Gavin Floyd. Floyd is a converted starter who has been seeing some high-leverage use for the Blue Jays this past week. His ERA sits at a tidy 1.65, and we think his recent performance has moved him slightly ahead of Jesse Chavez. We’re also watching Joe Biagini, a 25-year-old with only one run allowed in eight appearances so far.
Updated hierarchy: Osuna | Storen | Floyd.
Seattle Mariners — The Vulture Save Watch knew that Steve Cishek would need a night off, but it turns out Joel Peralta needed one too — which left a save opportunity for Nick Vincent. He blew the tough save, but has pitched well enough that he may keep seeing high-leverage work even after Joaquin Benoit returns from the DL, which may happen as soon as next week.
Hierarchy remains: Cishek | Peralta | Vincent.
Texas Rangers — As predicted by the Vulture Save Watch, Shawn Tolleson was unavailable last night, allowing Sam Dyson to pick up his first save of the year. Tolleson, who has a 2.19 ERA since his five-run debacle in early April, should be ready for the next save opportunity.
Hierarchy remains: Tolleson | Dyson | Diekman.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Brandon Maurer, San Diego Padres — Fernando Rodney threw 33 pitches to earn saves in both games of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
2. Addison Reed, New York Mets — Jeurys Familia has pitched on four of the last five days.
