April 8, 2019
Philadelphia Phillies – Facing a pinch hitter followed by the top of the order, the Phillies opted for David Robertson in the 8th inning, and Robertson posted his second straight scoreless outing. Hector Neris got the save in the 9th. Robertson seems to be working out his issues, and while Gabe Kapler will continue to deploy him everywhere, he’s still the most likely Phillie to get a save on any given night.
Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Dominguez | Neris.
* = closer-by-committee
Pittsburgh Pirates – Felipe Vazquez and Keone Kela both got ejected in the 4th-inning fracas/Renaissance painting, so Richard Rodriguez pitched the 9th for his first save of the year.
Hierarchy remains: Vazquez | Kela | Rodriguez.
St. Louis Cardinals – After a rough start to the season, Alex Reyes got sent down to AAA. For now, we’ll give his spot in the hierarchy to John Gant, who has already amassed two wins, a hold, and a save on the year.
Updated hierarchy: Hicks | Miller | Gant.
Boston Red Sox – Protecting a 1-run lead, the Red Sox went to Matt Barnes for the 7th and 8th innings, followed by Ryan Brasier in the 9th. It was Brasier’s second save of the season, so we’re going to shift this to a committee, as it seems Barnes is functioning as the fireman thus far.
Updated hierarchy: *Barnes | Brasier | Hembree.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Lou Trivino/Joakim Soria – Blake Treinen threw 28 pitches across 1.1 innings last night. He might get the night off, and if not, he’ll be off tomorrow.
Tomorrow
1. AJ Minter – If Arodys Vizcaino goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and three of four.
2. Ryan Pressly – If Roberto Osuna goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and three of four.
3. Andrew Miller – Jordan Hicks threw 24 pitches across 1.1 innings last night; if he goes tonight, he’ll likely be off tomorrow.