July 8, 2014
New York Yankees – After throwing 21 pitches on Sunday, David Robertson got Monday night off. That paved the way for All-Star Dellin Betances to collect his first career save.
Hierarchy remains: Robertson | Betances | Warren.
Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman was warming up to enter the ninth inning on Monday night before the Reds tacked on three runs in the bottom half of the eighth. He is available after his hamstring tweak and can be expected to get the Reds’ next save opportunity.
Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Broxton | LeCure.
Philadelphia Phillies — Ken Giles got his first taste of set-up duty on Monday night, and he was strong in recording four outs against the heart of the Brewers’ order to preserve a 3-2 lead. The heir apparent to Jonathan Papelbon lowered his ERA to 0.77 and continued to make a case for why the Phils should trade Papelbon. While this was Giles’ first high-leverage spot, his previous nine appearances had also been against opponents’ best hitters and it won’t be long before he gets a chance to close out a game for the struggling Phillies.
Updated hierarchy: Papelbon | Bastardo | Giles.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Jeurys Familia, New York Mets – Jenrry Mejia has thrown 40 pitches over the last two nights, including a blown save on Monday.