May 10, 2021
Milwaukee Brewers – Drew Rasmussen picked up a 10th inning save on Sunday after Josh Hader and Devin Williams had already pitched. Elsewhere in the Brewers hierarchy, Brent Suter recently exited a game after an injury (during a start, no less), so we’ll elevate JP Feyereisen in to his place.
Updated hierarchy: Hader | Williams | Feyereisen.
Los Angeles Angels – Tony Watson returned from the IL on Sunday and picked up where he left off, earning a 7th inning hold ahead of Mike Mayers and Raisel Iglesias.
Updated hierarchy: Iglesias | Mayers | Watson.
St. Louis Cardinals – Ryan Helsley picked up a two-out save on Sunday, allowing Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos to have the day off. The Vulture Save Watch is on fire lately.
Hierarchy remains: Reyes | Gallegos | Helsley.
Tampa Bay Rays – In a tight game against the A’s, Tampa used all three of the relievers we have listed on our hierarchy — but none of them got the 9th inning. Instead, that duty fell to Andrew Kittredge, who picked up his 2nd save of the season. Rays gonna Rays.
Hierarchy remains: *Springs | Thompson | Fairbanks.
* = closer-by-committee
Toronto Blue Jays – As mentioned yesterday, Rafael Dolis will indeed need an IL stint. Jordan Romano remains the favorite for saves in this beleaguered bullpen.
Updated hierarchy: *Romano | Chatwood | Mayza.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Tony Watson – Raisel Iglesias and Mike Mayers have gone back to back.
Tomorrow
1. Kyle Crick – If Richard Rodriguez goes today, it’s back to back.
2. Dylan Floro – Same for Yimi Garcia.
3. Ryne Stanek – Same for Ryan Pressly.
4. Adam Ottavino – Same for Matt Barnes.