August 14, 2014
Atlanta Braves — David Carpenter picked up his second high-leverage hold in four days; although Shae Simmons is nearing a return from the disabled list, memories of Carpenter’s astounding 2013 performance (and the fact that his K/9 and FIP have actually improved this year) should keep him in the top three regardless.
Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Walden | Carpenter.
Boston Red Sox — As foretold in Wednesday’s Vulture Save Watch, it was again Edward Mujica who got the save opportunity with Koji Uehara unavailable. Mujica gave up two singles to start the inning, but escaped with the help of a strikeout on a foul bunt.
Hierarchy remains: Uehara | Mujica | Tazawa.
Seattle Mariners — Don’t tell Fernando Rodney he needs rest — not before an off day. On Wednesday night, he pitched for the fifth time in six days, running his weekly pitch count to 90. Yoervis Medina took the eighth, but as we mentioned a few times in July, until he actually spells Rodney one of these times, we’ll keep him behind Danny Farquhar.
Hierarchy remains: Rodney | Farquhar | Medina.