Melancon and Brothers pick up saves

May 23, 2013

Colorado Rockies – Rex Brothers pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season.  It appears Rafael Betancourt will avoid the disabled list and could be back tomorrow.   However, Betancourt has a history of groin injuries so we will wait and see if he is actually ready to go that soon.  No hierarchy change.

. Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated
COL Rex Brothers Wilton Lopez Matt Belisle Rafael Betancourt 5/23/13
Rafael Betancourt (INJ)

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Pittsburgh Pirates — Mark Melancon picked up the save on Wednesday.  As noted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Jason Grill had pitched three of the last four games. No hierarchy change.

. Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated
PIT Jason Grilli Mark Melancon Justin Wilson Jason Grilli 5/23/13

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Minnesota Twins – Josh Roenicke relieved Vance Worley in the 4th inning yesterday and his usage has been all over the place this season.  Casey Fien pitched a scoreless 7th on Tuesday and has seen more action later in games.  Hierarchy change:  Casey Fien to 2nd in line, replacing Josh Roenicke.

. Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated
MIN Glen Perkins Jared Burton Casey Fien Glen Perkins 5/23/13

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