May 1, 2022
Arizona Diamondbacks — Ian Kennedy picked up the first save for the Diamondbacks with Mark Melancon on the IL. Noe Ramirez picked up the 8th inning hold. Kennedy might not be available today but he should continue to close in Melancon’s absence.
Hierarchy remains: Kennedy | Mantiply | Ramirez.
Texas Rangers – Joe Barlow pitched a perfect 9th inning for his first save of the season. The Rangers have said they want Barlow to be their closer and if he can convert another save or two, we will be able to kick the asterisk.
Hierarchy remains: *Barlow | Bush | Martin.
* = closer-by-committee
Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender worked around a couple of singles and struck out a pair to secure his sixth save of the season. Bender has four straight scoreless appearances and he has earned a save in each. Dylan Floro is on a rehab assignment but if Bender can keep converting save chances, he might have a chance to stay on top of the hierarchy.
Hierarchy remains: *Bender | Sulser | Scott.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Dillon Tate (BAL) – Jorge Lopez has pitched in two straight.
2. Trevor Stephan (CLE) – Emmanuel Clase has pitched in two straight.
3. Cole Sulser/Tanner Scott (MIA) – Anthony Bender has pitched in two straight and four of five. Cole Sulser has pitched in two of three and three of five.
4. Joe Mantiply (ARI) – Ian Kennedy has pitched in two straight.
Monday
1. Clay Holmes/Jonathan Loaisiga (NYY) – If Aroldis Chapman pitches today, it will be two straight. Same for Clay Holmes.
2. Yimi Garcia (TOR) – If Jordan Romano pitches today, it will be two straight and three of four.
3. Kendall Graveman/Aaron Bummer (CHW) – If Liam Hendriks pitches today, it will be two straight, including a 20 pitch outing yesterday. Same for Kendall Graveman.