September 26, 2022
Chicago Cubs – The Cubs took a 7-run lead into the 9th, but after Erich Uelmen got into trouble, Brandon Hughes picked up the 1-out save. It was the 7th of the season for the Cubs’ committee leaders.
Hierarchy remains: *Hughes | Wick | Leiter Jr.
* = closer-by-committee
New York Yankees – With rumors that the Yankees might be willing to DFA Aroldis Chapman, we figure they’re pretty unlikely to put him out there in a high-leverage spot if any other options are available. We’ll push Jonathan Loaisiga up into his place.
Updated hierarchy: *Holmes | Effross | Loaisiga.
* = closer-by-committee
Los Angeles Dodgers – Andre Jackson picked up the save for the Dodgers on Sunday, coming in with a 3-run lead in the 7th and staying on all the way through the game’s end. With a 21-game lead, expect more of this laissez-faire bullpen approach from Los Angeles down the stretch.
Hierarchy remains: *Phillips | Vesia | Martin.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. AJ Minter – Kenley Jansen and Raisel Iglesias have both gone back to back.
2. Wil Crowe – It’s unclear if David Bednar can go two straight so soon after returning from the IL.
Tomorrow
1. Carl Edwards Jr. – If Kyle Finnegan goes today, it’s back to back.
2. Dillon Tate – Felix Bautista threw 33 pitches on Saturday; another outing today could mean Tuesday off.
3. Buck Farmer – If Alexis Diaz goes today, it’s back to back.
