August 20, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals – Carlos Martinez got the day off on Monday after a 21-pitch outing Sunday, allowing Andrew Miller to capture his fifth save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Martinez | Miller | Gallegos.
Texas Rangers – Rafael Montero pitched the 10th and 11th innings on Monday, earning the win and lowering his ERA to 1.20 over 15 innings with the Rangers. Montero, who earned his second hold earlier this week, has joined Emmanuel Clase as late-inning options in the lead-up to Shawn Kelley and Jose Leclerc.
Updated hierarchy: Leclerc | Kelley | Montero.
Colorado Rockies – Summoned in a tie game in the 8th inning, Wade Davis gave up 3 earned runs for the second straight night. Jake McGee got the final out of the inning. We’re bumping Davis from this hierarchy temporarily until he has a good outing.
Updated hierarchy: *Estevez | Diaz | Shaw.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Andres Munoz – Kirby Yates has gone three straight.
2. Ryan Pressly – Roberto Osuna has gone back to back and three of four.
3. Yoan Lopez – Archie Bradley has gone back to back and three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Andres Munoz/Craig Stammen – It’s conceivable that the Padres give Kirby Yates two days off after he threw 67 pitches over the last three nights.
2. Ty Buttrey – If Hansel Robles goes tonight, it’ll be back to back and three of four.
3. Scott Barlow – Ian Kennedy labored through a 26-pitch save last night; another long outing tonight and he’ll be off Wednesday.
Wade Davis’s nightmare season continues
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