May 28, 2019
Baltimore Orioles – After demoting Mychal Givens earlier in the day, the Orioles turned to Shawn Armstrong to protect a 2-run lead in the 9th inning. Armstrong made it through just allowing a walk to earn his first save, and we’d guess he continues to get chances until he falters.
Updated hierarchy: *Armstrong | Fry | Kline.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Carlos Estevez – Scott Oberg and Bryan Shaw have both gone back to back and three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Lou Trivino/Joakim Soria – If Blake Treinen goes today, it’ll be back to back and four of five. Trivino and Soria have also seen a lot of action lately, so check usage tonight.
2. Kyle Crick – Felipe Vazquez threw 23 pitches across 1.1 innings on Monday. If he goes again tonight, he’ll probably be off Wednesday.
3. Zack Britton – If Aroldis Chapman goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and three of four.
4. Pedro Baez – Kenley Jansen threw 1.2 innings on Monday; if he goes again today he’ll likely be off tomorrow.
5. Ryan Pressly – If Roberto Osuna goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and four of five.
