September 23, 2019
New York Mets — Seth Lugo got used ahead of Justin Wilson again, facing the middle of the Reds’ order. This has become a pattern of sorts, so we’ll throw an asterisk on here for the last week of the season. Robert Gsellman is also nearing a return.
Updated hierarchy: Lugo | Wilson | Diaz.
* = closer-by-committee
St. Louis Cardinals — As expected, Carlos Martinez didn’t go in five straight games; Andrew Miller got the vulture save chance and converted.
Hierarchy remains: Martinez | Miller | Gallegos.
Baltimore Orioles — Richard Bleier grabbed a two-inning save on Sunday.
Hierarchy remains: *Givens | Armstrong | Fry.
* = closer-by-committee
Miami Marlins — Late September means weird saves, and Sunday’s went to Jeff Brigham. Congratulations on the first of his career.
Hierarchy remains: Urena | Stanek | Garcia.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Josh Taylor — Brandon Workman and Matt Barnes have each pitched in three of four and four of six.
2. Ryne Stanek/Jarlin Garcia — Jose Urena threw 43 pitches on Saturday.
3. Giovanny Gallegos — Carlos Martinez and Andrew Miller have each gone in four of five.
Tuesday:
1. Justin Wilson — Seth Lugo has gone in two straight.
2. Nick Anderson — If Emilio Pagan pitches today, it’ll be three of four.