June 6, 2014
Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon got a night off after pitching the previous two games, so Neil Ramirez picked up the save in his place. For a last place team, the Cubs sure do have a great tandem at the back end of their bullpen, as Ramirez (0.68 ERA, 21 Ks in 13.1 innings) and Rondon (1.46 ERA, 27 Ks in 24.2 innings) have been nearly unhittable.
Hierarchy remains: Rondon | Ramirez | Strop.
Texas Rangers – Tanner Scheppers, one of the best set-up men in baseball last year, has officially returned to the bullpen after a failed experiment in the starting rotation. His first assignment was an 8th inning hold opportunity, and though he gave up a solo home run to Adam Jones, he finished the inning off without any other damage. We expect that the righty will soon regain the form that nearly made him an All Star last year, and once he proves his effectiveness — as well as his ability to pitch in back-to-back games — he could get a save chance or two when Joakim Soria is unavailable.
Updated hierarchy: Soria | Frasor | Scheppers.
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1. Wade Davis, Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland has pitched in three straight.