June 30, 2016
Colorado Rockies — After two rehab outings, Jake McGee is expected to return from the disabled list on Saturday — but Walt Weiss refused to commit to a set role for the lefthander going forward, calling the Rockies’ bullpen situation “ever-evolving.” If Gigalith hits the hierarchy, don’t say he didn’t warn you.
Hierarchy remains: Estevez | Motte | Germen.
Philadelphia Phillies — Just a few days removed from entering a game in the fourth inning, Brett Oberholtzer was called on in the tenth to earn his first career save. Jeanmar Gomez and Hector Neris had already pitched, and David Hernandez was coming off a lengthy outing on Tuesday. Although Oberholtzer doesn’t project to make a difference going forward, Edubray Ramos is a name worth watching. Pete Mackanin has already described him as a future closer, and he could get a shot if Gomez is traded next month.
Hierarchy remains: Gomez | Neris | Hernandez.
Chicago White Sox — Nate Jones earned a save by retiring one batter with the tying run at the plate, avoiding the indignity of Chicago losing a game they led 9-1 at the start of the ninth.
Hierarchy remains: Robertson | Jones | Duke.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Felipe Rivero, Washington Nationals — Shawn Kelley has pitched in three of four (63 pitches).
2. Jason Grilli, Toronto Blue Jays — Roberto Osuna threw 29 pitches on Tuesday, his second straight day of work.
3. Jake Diekman, Texas Rangers — Sam Dyson was a key part of a six-run bullpen implosion on Wednesday, giving up the tying and winning home runs. He might get a day off to clear his head.
4. Kevin Siegrist/Trevor Rosenthal, St. Louis Cardinals — The Cardinals are in a committee situation, and leader Seung Hwan Oh has thrown over 20 pitches on consecutive days. Many of their pitchers have had similar recent workloads, so there’s an outside chance they give Rosenthal another shot at a save.