May 21, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays — The way things were shaping up for Toronto on Thursday night, it looked as if there would be a committee leader change for the Blue Jays. Jordan Romano pitched a scoreless eighth inning ahead of Rafael Dolis, but Dolis ran into trouble in the ninth. He allowed two singles, threw a wild pitch, gave up an RBI groundout and then blew the save when he allowed a two-run homer to J.D. Martinez. Dolis’s ERA is now at 5.52, so we’re going to speculate the next save chance goes to Romano.
Hierarchy remains: *Romano | Dolis | Chatwood.
* = closer-by-committee
Minnesota Twins – Tyler Duffey was suspended two games for throwing behind White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes, a move apparently required by the unwritten rules of baseball and one that did not anger Mercedes’ manager. Duffey already served one game (the second of Thursday’s doubleheader) and will also miss Friday as well. Hansel Robles, meanwhile, scored his second save Thursday for the Twins and could be poised to shake the asterisk with another save or two.
Hierarchy remains: *Robles | Rogers | Duffy.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Blake Treinen (LAD) — Kenley Jansen has gone in two straight and three of four.
Saturday:
1. Chad Green (NYY) — A Friday outing would be three of four for Aroldis Chapman.
2. Andrew Chafin (CHC) — The above is also true for Craig Kimbrel.
3. Taylor Rogers (MIN) — Ditto for Hansel Robles.