May 28, 2017
Los Angeles Angels — Bud Norris was able to pitch on Saturday, just a day after leaving the game with a knee injury. The knee appears to be fine for Norris so he should continue to see saves for now. Huston Street threw another perfect inning at Triple -A, and looks to be on track to return from the DL around the time he becomes eligible on June 1st.
Hierarchy remains: Norris | Hernandez | Parker.
Houston Astros – Will Harris pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to pick up his second save of the year. Ken Giles got the day off after pitching in two straight.
Updated hierarchy: Giles | Harris | Devenski.
Los Angeles Dodgers — The three inning save seems to be trendy this year, as Ross Stripling was the latest reliever to pick one up on Saturday night. Stripling has pitched well in relief for the Dodgers this year, but he is currently being used mostly in middle and long relief for now.
Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Baez | Fields.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. David Hernandez – Bud Norris has pitched in two straight and the Angels might rest him and his knee on Sunday.
2. Shawn Kelley – Koda Glover has appeared in two straight games and has yet to go in three straight this season.
Monday
1. Alex Wilson – Justin Wilson threw 32 pitches on Saturday so if he has another high pitch count on Sunday he would likely get Monday off
2. Joakim Soria/Mike Minor – Kelvin Herrera has pitched in two straight. Soria has also gone in two straight so if they both pitch Sunday, Minor could get the call on Monday.
3. Fernando Salas – If Addison Reed pitches on Sunday, that will be four of five.
4. Tyler Clippard – Delin Betances got five outs for the save on Saturday and could get Monday off if he pitches again Sunday.
5. Joe Smith/Ryan Tepera – Roberto Osuna, Smith and Tepera have all pitched in two straight so whoever gets Sunday off would like get the save chance on Monday if necessary.