September 6, 2015
Toronto Blue Jays – Brett Cecil pitched a scoreless ninth inning with the Blue Jays up four runs yesterday. Quietly, Cecil has not allowed an earned run in over two months, and he should pair with Aaron Sanchez to give the Blue Jays a great righty-lefty combo to set up closer Roberto Osuna.
Updated hierarchy: Osuna | Sanchez | Cecil.
Los Angeles Dodgers — For the second night in a row, Chris Hatcher got the call in the eighth inning in a game where closer Kenley Jansen was used in the ninth. Hatcher has only given up a couple runs in ten appearances since returning from the disabled list in mid-August, and looks to be working his way back to a meaningful role in the back end of the Dodgers’ bullpen.
Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Johnson | Hatcher.
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1. Jim Johnson, Los Angeles Dodgers – Kenley Jansen has pitched in two straight
2. Junichi Tazawa, Boston Red Sox – Jean Machi has struggled recently and the Red Sox might be give Tazawa a chance.
3. Drew Pomeranz, Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle is still working his way back and Pomeranz could continue to see some saves in the meantime.