August 9, 2022
Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista looked like the clear choice after Jorge Lopez was traded, and now, he’s received and converted both save chances for the Orioles since the deal. We’re removing this very short-lived asterisk.
Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez.
Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Tepera got the save in a 1-run game on Monday night, and maintains his spot atop this very murky committee.
Hierarchy remains: *Tepera | Quijada | Chavez.
* = closer-by-committee
Arizona Diamondbacks – After Mark Melancon got Sunday’s save chance, Ian Kennedy was back in action on Monday, converting for his 7th save of the year. He remains the committee leader here and has gotten three of the last four saves for Arizona.
Hierarchy remains: *Kennedy | Melancon | Mantiply.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Dominic Leone – Camilo Doval has gone back to back.
2. Kendall Graveman – The White Sox have a doubleheader…
3. Josh Staumont – …against the Royals.
Tomorrow
1. Jose Quijada/Jesse Chavez – If Ryan Tepera goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
2. Mark Melancon – Same for Ian Kennedy.