July 19, 2016
Colorado Rockies – Between the emergence of Carlos Estevez, the recent returns of Jake McGee and Boone Logan from the disabled list, and the activation of Adam Ottavino after Tommy John surgery, the Rockies suddenly have a bunch of competent relievers to get them through the late innings. But even with all those arms available, it’s been Jason Motte pitching the 8th inning in close games over the last two days. Ottavino has been used in the 7th in his last two appearances, and McGee has only pitched one third of an inning over the past week, despite Walt Weiss explaining before the All-Star break that he intended to “work him back in” to the late inning mix. We expect Weiss to keep going with what works for now, especially following last night’s win.
Updated hierarchy: Estevez | Ottavino | Motte.
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1. Justin Wilson, Detroit Tigers – K-Rod has pitched in three of the last four.
2. David Phelps, Miami Marlins – Both A.J. Ramos and Fernando Rodney are seriously overworked.