May 29, 2018
Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates got good news about Felipe Vazquez, as the closer’s forearm injury turned out to be minor. He may miss another day or two as he recovers, but he should be fine going forward.
Hierarchy remains: Vazquez | Feliz | Santana.
Colorado Rockies – Adam Ottavino has been placed on the disabled list with a sore left oblique. The team considers the injury to be minor, so he’ll likely be back in two weeks or so. Look for Bryan Shaw and Jake McGee to see their share of holds increase.
Updated hierarchy: Davis | Shaw | McGee.
Tampa Bay Rays – Jonny Venters got the last out of the 13th inning to seal a Tampa victory, giving him his first save in seven years. Venters’s comeback has been a great story, for sure, but he’s also now pitching his way into potentially a bigger role, as the lefty has posted a 1.04 ERA through his first 8.2 innings thus far.
Hierarchy remains: Alvarado | Romo | Roe.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Paul Sewald – Jeurys Familia, Robert Gsellman, and Seth Lugo all threw a lot of pitches in yesterday’s doubleheader.
2. Bryan Shaw – Wade Davis has pitched in back to back games and three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Alex Colome – If Edwin Diaz goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and four of five.
2. Tony Watson – If Hunter Strickland goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and four of five.
3. Lou Trivino/Yusmeiro Petit/Ryan Dull – Blake Treinen, Trivino, and Petit have all gone in back to back games; tonight’s usage will determine who is available tomorrow.
4. Chris Devenski/Brad Peacock – If Ken Giles or Devenski go tonight, it’ll be three straight.
