May 7, 2019
Milwaukee Brewers – We figured Josh Hader would get the night off, but it was Junior Guerra who picked up the save in his absence, while Jeremy Jeffress got the 8th. Jeffress has been solid since his return, but it appears Guerra (2 saves, 6 holds) is Hader’s handcuff for now.
Updated hierarchy: Hader | Guerra | Jeffress.
Los Angeles Dodgers – Kenley Jansen had pitched three straight, so he got the night off, and former starter Julio Urias earned the save. This appeared to be matchup based, but we’ll watch to see if Urias gets additional high-leverage spots going forward.
Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Baez | Urias.
San Diego Padres – Craig Stammen got the last out of the 8th inning in a 2-run game, then stayed on to pitch the 9th after the Padres extended their lead. It was his first save of the season. Stammen remains the clear handcuff here, but beyond him things are murky, as 7th inning man Trey Wingenter just hit the IL.
Updated hierarchy: Yates | Stammen | Warren.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Adam Conley – Sergio Romo has gone back to back, throwing 42 pitches. Conley is also off back to back games, but has only thrown 17.
Tomorrow
1. Ryan Pressly – If Roberto Osuna goes tonight, it’ll be three straight.
2. Paul Fry – If Mychal Givens goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and three of four.
Junior Guerra keeps racking up saves and holds
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