April 12, 2016
Cincinnati Reds – Tony Cingrani and Jumbo Diaz both played a role in letting the lead slip away against the Cubs. The Reds bullpen fell apart trying to preserve the lead after Brandon Finnegan took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. None of the Reds relievers have been particularly impressive in the early going, so expect the potential for shake-ups to be around the corner in Cincy.
Hierarchy remains: Hoover | Diaz | Cingrani.
Washington Nationals – For the second day in a row, Blake Treinen was tapped to pitch the eighth inning ahead of Jonathan Papelbon in a save situation. For the moment, the 27-year old right-hander seems to be the set-up guy in D.C.
Updated hierarchy: Papelbon | Treinen | Kelley.
Texas Rangers – Keone Kela faltered in Seattle last night protecting a big lead, giving up two runs and seeing his ERA inflate to 7.36. Jake Diekman pitched the ninth in a four-run game, and has not given up a hit in three appearances to start the year.
Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Dyson | Diekman.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Shawn Kelley, Washington Nationals – Jonathan Papelbon and Blake Treinen have both pitched on back to back nights.
2. Darren O’Day, Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton has pitched the last two days.