September 20, 2018
New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman is back from the disabled list, although he’ll be eased back into action over the next 10 days. If New York’s relievers are right, their playoff bullpen might be the best in baseball.
Updated hierarchy: Chapman | Betances | Robertson.
Chicago White Sox — If Ian Hamilton turns out to be Chicago’s closer of the future, he’ll have nowhere to go but up. Called on for his first save chance with one out, two on, and a one-run lead, Hamilton hit Yan Gomes to load the bases, then gave up a walk-off grand slam. Better days are coming.
Hierarchy remains: *Fry | Jones | Minaya.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Dellin Betances/David Robertson — Aroldis Chapman is unlikely to make his debut in the ninth.
Friday:
1. Kyle Crick — The Pirates don’t play Thursday, but Felipe Vazquez has still pitched on four of the last five days.
