September 5, 2014
Boston Red Sox – After Koji Uehara’s latest meltdown — two solo HRs in three batters, resulting in a blown save and loss — the voices advocating for his shutdown are getting louder. One of those voices belongs to John Farrell, who had some ominous things to say about Uehara after the game. Nothing has been made official yet, and we will monitor the situation as it develops, but those desperate for a few down-the-stretch saves should look to Edward Mujica.
Hierarchy remains: Uehara | Mujica | Tazawa.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Edward Mujica, Boston Red Sox – Even if Uehara isn’t shut down, it’s unlikely he’d pitch back to back.
2. Pat Neshek, St. Louis Cardinals – Trevor Rosenthal has pitched in back to back games and four of five.
3. Kevin Quackenbush, San Diego Padres – Joaquin Benoit is still out.