September 9, 2014
Washington Nationals – Drew Storen picked up his second straight save on Monday night. He’s struck out five of the six batters he’s faced since being slotted at the front of the Nats’ committee and appears to be the best bet for saves at the moment.
Hierarchy remains: Storen | Clippard | Soriano.
Detroit Tigers — Joakim Soria threw a simulated game on Monday and could be available to pitch as early as Wednesday.
Hierarchy remains: Nathan | Chamberlain | Alburquerque.
Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland had a successful side session on Monday and has a good chance of being available if needed on Tuesday, according to manager Ned Yost.
Hierarchy remains: Holland | Davis | Herrera.
Oakland A’s — Despite manager Bob Melvin saying yesterday that Eric O’Flaherty was likely unavailable on Monday, the A’s skipper summoned O’Flaherty in the ninth for the save chance. O’Flaherty was one strike away, but a solo shot sent the game into extras. O’Flaherty has not pitched in back-to-back games this year, meaning Ryan Cook might get another shot if the A’s lead in the ninth on Tuesday.
Hierarchy remains: O’Flaherty | Cook | Gregerson.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Wade Davis, Kansas City Royals – As mentioned above, Greg Holland is likely available on Tuesday, but Davis will get the save chance in case Holland needs another day of rest.
2. Kevin Quackenbush, San Diego Padres – Joaquin Benoit is still not ready to return.
3. Ryan Cook, Oakland A’s — Eric O’Flaherty blew a save yesterday and has yet to pitch in back-to-back games. Dan Otero got two innings of work on Monday in extra innings.