June 21, 2021
Cleveland Indians – Emmanuel Clase pitched the 8th against Pittsburgh’s 2-3-4 hitters, allowing James Karinchak to pitch the 9th and collect his 8th save. Clase is still in the lead here, but Terry Francona continues to show a willingness to be flexible in the late innings.
Hierarchy remains: *Clase | Karinchak | Shaw.
* = closer-by-committee
Toronto Blue Jays – Tyler Chatwood collected his first save of the season on Sunday with a scoreless 9th inning. Jordan Romano had pitched 2 innings on Saturday so got the day off, but this bullpen remains relatively unsettled.
Hierarchy remains: *Romano | Chatwood | Mayza.
* = closer-by-committee
Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers got the day off on Sunday, allowing Hansel Robles to collect his 6th save of the season. The Twins will continue to mix and match when all their relievers are available, but Rogers remains the favorite for saves on most nights.
Hierarchy remains: *Rogers | Robles | Duffey.
* = closer-by-committee
Milwaukee Brewers – Josh Hader got the day off after pitching two straight, so Brad Boxberger got the 9th inning and collected his third save.
Hierarchy remains: Hader | Williams | Boxberger.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Emilio Pagan – Mark Melancon has gone back to back and three of four.
2. Seth Lugo/Chris Martin – The Mets and Braves have a doubleheader today.
Tomorrow
1. Tanner Rainey – Brad Hand has gone three straight and has seen a lot of usage lately; the Nats don’t play today but they might give him a second day off tomorrow to recover.
2. Blake Treinen – If Kenley Jansen goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
