September 18, 2013
Atlanta Braves — A blown save on Tuesday and three earned runs in his last two appearances should eliminate Craig Kimbrel from any misguided Cy Young consideration. No hierarchy change.
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| ATL | Craig Kimbrel | David Carpenter | Jordan Walden | Craig Kimbrel | 9/18/13 |
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San Diego Padres — With Huston Street on bereavement leave, Luke Gregerson picked up the save. No hierarchy change.
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| SD | Huston Street | Luke Gregerson | Nick Vincent | Huston Street | 9/18/13 |
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Detroit Tigers — As predicted in Monday morning’s Vulture Save Watch, Joaquin Benoit was unavailable — but Carter Capps’s ineffectiveness for Seattle robbed Jose Veras of his vulture save opportunity. No hierarchy change.
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| DET | Joaquin Benoit | Jose Veras | Drew Smyly | Jose Veras | 9/18/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. B.J. Rosenberg, Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon needed 32 pitches to get Tuesday’s save.