August 16, 2013
New York Mets — As expected LaTroy Hawkins was given the night off on Thursday. However, the Mets did not go with David Aardsma, even though he hasn’t pitched since Sunday. Young right-hander Gonzalez Germen picked up his first career save, pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth with 3 ks. Hierarchy change: Gonzalez Germen to Set-up, David Aardsma to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| NYM | LaTroy Hawkins | Gonzalez Germen | David Aardsma | Bobby Parnell | 8/16/13 | |||||
| Bobby Parnell (DL) |
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Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton got the last two outs of the 8th inning last night with the Reds up 1. Broxton has now made four scoreless appearances since returning from the DL. Hierarchy change: Jonathan Broxton to Set-up, J.J. Hoover to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CIN | Aroldis Chapman | Jonathan Broxton | J.J. Hoover | Jonathan Broxton | 8/16/13 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates – Justin Wilson pitched the 7th inning last night with the Pirates down 1. Tony Watson came on for the 8th after the Pirates tied the game. In save situations, Watson has come on in the 8th 11 times while Wilson has only been used once. On another note, Jason Grilli could be back September 1st. Hierarchy change: Tony Watson to Set-up, Justin Wilson to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| PIT | Mark Melancon | Tony Watson | Justin Wilson | Jason Grilli | 8/16/13 | |||||
| Jason Grilli (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. David Aardsma, New York Mets — If LaTroy Hawkins needs another day off, David Aardsma could get the call as Gonzalez Germen worked two innings last night and has pitched in 2 of the past 3 games.
2. Bruce Rondon/Drew Smyly, Detroit Tigers — Joaquin Benoit has pitched in two straight, including 1.2 innings on Wednesday.
3. Craig Stammen/Drew Storen, Washington Nationals – Rafael Soriano and Tyler Clippard have both pitched in three straight. Drew Storen was just recalled and while Davey Johnson would probably like to ease Storen back into a late inning role, he might need him tonight.