May 10, 2013
New York Mets – Up by 1 run in the 8th inning on Thursday, the Mets went to veteran LaTroy Hawkins for the high-leverage hold. Hawkins surrendered a solo home run, but despite the blown save, the Mets may continue to use him in important late inning spots, as he’s become a reliable man in an otherwise-shaky bullpen. Prior to yesterday, Hawkins (3.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 14 Ks, 0 BBs) had gone 10 straight appearances without allowing a run. In other Mets news this week, manager Terry Collins said that Bobby Parnell would continue closing even after Frank Francisco’s return. Hierarchy change: LaTroy Hawkins to 2nd in line, replacing Brandon Lyon. Frank Francisco to Set-up (DL).
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated NYM |Parnell |Rice |Hawkins |Parnell |5/10/13 |Francisc(DL)|
Houston Astros – Hector Ambriz had a terrible outing on Thursday, taking the loss after allowing 4 baserunners while only recording one out; his ERA had climbed to 6.23 by night’s end. Hierarchy change: Wesley Wright to Set-up, Hector Ambriz to 2nd in line.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated HOU |Veras |Wright |Ambriz |Veras |5/10/13
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. David Hernandez, Arizona Diamondbacks – Heath Bell has pitched in three straight.
2. David Robertson, New York Yankees – Mariano Rivera has pitched on back to back nights and has yet to pitch on three straight days all year.