Wade Davis converts save while Drew Steckenrider blows save

August 19, 2018

Miami Marlins – Drew Steckenrider got his first save chance since Kyle Barraclough was removed from the closer’s role, but he couldn’t convert.  He gave up a game-tying home run to the first batter he faced but was able to get out the inning without any further damage to keep the game tied.  Steckenrider ended up with the win after the Marlins took the lead back in the top of the 10th and Brett Graves picked up his first career save with a scoreless bottom of the inning.  Graves has made eleven appearances and the Marlins have 9 losses and 2 wins in those games.  In the 2 wins, Graves has a win and a save so he is certainly making the most of his appearances in Marlins’ wins.  Adam Conley threw 1.2 scoreless innings earlier in the game and could be an option for future save chances, but he gave up 5 runs in his previous outing so we will see where the Marlins turn next.

Hierarchy remains: *Steckenrider | Conley | Guerra.
* = closer-by-committee

Colorado Rockies — Wade Davis converted his 34th save of the season on Saturday night.  Since giving up three runs on August 9th, Davis has strung together four straight scoreless appearances, picking up a win and two saves during that time.  He may be back on track and seems to have cooled down his hot seat for now.

Hierarchy remains: Davis | Ottavino | Oh. 

Atlanta Braves — AJ Minter blew the save on Saturday, giving up three runs in the ninth inning.  Minter has been so good recently, only one run in his previous twelve innings, that one blown save probably isn’t much cause for concern.  However, a cut on his finger could be cause for concern.  Minter said the cut did not affect his pitches, but this is something worth monitoring to see if it becomes a bigger issue.

Hierarchy remains: Minter | Brach | Winkler.

VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Brad Brach – Brach could see a save chance if AJ Minter’s cut on his finger is bothering him today.

Monday
1. Kevin McCarthy/Brandon Maurer – If Wily Peralta goes on Sunday, it will be two straight and three of four. The same will be true for McCarthy and Maurer so if one of them is rested on Sunday, he could get the save chance on Monday.