Jonny Venters back on track; Craig Stammen and Kelvin Herrera pick up saves

September 30, 2012

Kansas City Royals – Kelvin Herrera picked up a save in the 14th inning on Saturday.  Greg Holland blew the save in the 9th, but his job is not in jeopardy.  No hierarchy change.

    |Closer      |Set-Up      |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated
KC  |Holland     |Herrera     |Crow        |Holland     |9/30/12
    |Soria(DL)   |

 
Atlanta Braves – Jonny Venters is finishing his up-and-down season on the up side.  After picking up the hold in the 8th inning yesterday, he’s got six straight scoreless appearances, and has lowered his ERA from a high of 4.40 in July to 3.28.  Hierarchy change: Jonny Venters to 2nd in line, replacing Chad Durbin.

    |Closer      |Set-Up      |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated
ATL |Kimbrel     |O'Flaherty  |Durbin      |Kimbrel     |9/30/12

 
Washington Nationals – Craig Stammen picked up an extra-inning save on Saturday.  Drew Storen, Tyler Clippard, and Sean Burnett had already appeared in the game.  No hierarchy change.

    |Closer      |Set-Up      |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated
WAS |Storen      |Clippard    |Burnett     |Storen      |9/30/12

 
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Javier Lopez, San Francisco Giants – Javier Lopez and Sergio Romo continue to share the 9th inning role for the Giants.