August 29, 2019
New York Mets — After a few days off with trapezius tightness, Edwin Diaz returned on Wednesday and struck out the side. Talking him up after the game, Mickey Callaway said Diaz is now using Jacob deGrom’s slider grip.
Hierarchy remains: *Lugo | Diaz | Wilson.
* = closer-by-committee
Cleveland Indians – Nick Goody picked up an eighth-inning hold on Wednesday, and seems to have claimed that role for Cleveland with his recent success. Joining the Indians’ bullpen this Sunday will be Carlos Carrasco, who struck out leukemia and is back to throwing smoke.
Updated hierarchy: Hand | Goody | Wittgren.
Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen blew the lead in the ninth, allowing Casey Sadler to earn his first career save in extras.
Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Kelly | Baez.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Scott Barlow — Ian Kennedy has gone in two straight and three of four.
2. Andres Munoz — Kirby Yates has pitched in four of five games.
Friday:
1. Yoan Lopez — If Archie Bradley goes Thursday, it’ll be four of five.
2. Michael Lorenzen — Same with Raisel Iglesias, except three of four.
