May 22, 2018
Philadelphia Phillies – After a few outings in non-save situations, Hector Neris got the 9th inning with a three-run lead on Monday night, converting for his 9th save. Seranthony Dominguez threw a scoreless 8th, allowing his first baserunner of the season but extending his scoreless streak to 7.2 innings to start his career. Since Gabe Kapler started his no-defined-roles approach, it’s been these two — along with Edubray Ramos — who are most often stirring in the bullpen when the Phillies have a lead late in games.
Hierarchy remains: *Neris | Ramos | Dominguez.
* = closer-by-committee
Milwaukee Brewers – Two weeks after coming off the DL, Corey Knebel finally got a save opportunity, converting for only his second save of the year. Knebel and Josh Hader should continue to lead this bullpen, and it remains to be seen whether they’ll split opportunities, or whether Knebel will get the bulk.
Hierarchy remains: Knebel | Hader | Jeffress.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Addison Reed – Fernando Rodney has gone back to back (and hasn’t pitched in three straight all year).
Tomorrow
1. Robert Gsellman – If Jeurys Familia goes today, it’ll be back to back and four of five.