September 2, 2014
Boston Red Sox — While Koji Uehara hasn’t officially been shut down for the season, manager John Farrell has confirmed that Uehara’s usage will be reduced. Edward Mujica will close when Uehara is held out, while Uehara will pitch only in save situations and not in tie games. In addition, Junichi Tazawa will also see his usage cut back, though he should still be expected to get a save chance if both Uehara and Mujica are unavailable.
Hierarchy remains: Uehara | Mujica | Tazawa.
San Diego Padres — With Joaquin Benoit still sidelined with shoulder discomfort, Kevin Quackenbush came on for the save. Quackenbush is still on tap for any save opportunities while Benoit recovers.
Hierarchy remains: Benoit | Quackenbush | Thayer.
Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies ‘pen combined with starter Cole Hamels for the season’s fourth no-hitter, with Jake Diekman, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon not allowing a single base runner in the final three innings.
Hierarchy remains: Papelbon | Giles | Diekman.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kevin Quackenbush, San Diego Padres – Kevin Quackenbush is closing for the Padres with Joaquin Benoit nursing an injury.
2. Wade Davis/Kelvin Herrera, Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland has pitched in three straight games and five out of six while Davis has thrown in three straight contests himself. Herrera has also tossed in back-to-back-to-back games, but only threw three pitches on Monday.
3. Pat Neshek, St. Louis Cardinals – Trevor Rosenthal has pitched in consecutive games.