August 29, 2022
St. Louis Cardinals – In his second appearance since returning from the paternity/restricted list, Ryan Helsley came on in the 7th inning with the tying runs on base and promptly gave up a go-ahead 3-run homer to Dansby Swanson. It was the only blemish (albeit a quite large one) on his outing, as he retired the next four hitters and earned the win after the Cardinals rallied; the 9th went to Giovanny Gallegos, who earned his 13th save. Helsley remains pretty safe here, as this was clearly the high-leverage play by Oliver Marmol. In an unrelated move, we’ll slide Jordan Hicks up to the second in line spot, as the mercurial Genesis Cabrera was optioned over the weekend after a couple of rough outings.
Updated hierarchy: Helsley | Gallegos | Hicks.
Detroit Tigers – Gregory Soto made a mess of the 9th inning in what was initially a non-save situation, allowing a walk and three hits (including a home run) while only recording one out. Joe Jimenez bailed him out by getting the game’s final two outs, earning his second save in the process.
Hierarchy remains: Soto | Jimenez | Chafin.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Giovanny Gallegos – Ryan Helsley has gone back to back.
Tomorrow
1. Brad Boxberger – If Devin Williams goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
2. Mark Melancon – If Ian Kennedy goes today, it’s back to back.