August 26, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays – Ken Giles returned from the paternity list and should resume closing immediately. Look for Derek Law to join Jason Adam and others in bridging the gap to Giles.
Updated hierarchy: Giles | Law | Adam.
Miami Marlins – The Marlins posted their first save in over a month, and it was deadline acquisition Ryne Stanek who did the honors. We’ll bump him to the top of the hierarchy and watch to see what the Marlins do once Jose Urena comes back.
Updated hierarchy: *Stanek | Garcia | Quijada.
* = closer-by-committee
Kansas City Royals – After Ian Kennedy blew the save in the 9th, the Royals regained the lead, and Jorge Lopez closed out the 10th for his first save of the season. Despite the bad outing, Kennedy has been mostly solid and shouldn’t lose the job any time soon.
Hierarchy remains: Kennedy | Barlow | Hill.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Yoan Lopez – Archie Bradley threw 33 pitches across 1.1 innings yesterday.
2. Jorge Lopez – Ian Kennedy threw 29 pitches in a rough outing yesterday, while Scott Barlow, Tim Hill, and Kevin McCarthy are all overworked. Lopez could make it two saves in two days.
Tomorrow
1. Tony Watson – If Will Smith goes today, it’ll be three straight.
2. Andres Munoz/Craig Stammen – If Kirby Yates or Andres Munoz goes today, it’ll be three straight.
3. Kyle Crick – If Felipe Vazquez goes today, it’ll be back to back and three of four.
Ryne Stanek logs first Marlins save in over a month
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