June 12, 2022
Philadelphia Phillies – Corey Knebel was warming up to come on for the 9th inning but ultimately didn’t pitch due to shoulder tightness. Knebel will be evaluated today, but if he is forced to miss any time, Brad Hand and Seranthony Dominguez would likely be in the mix for saves along with maybe Jeurys Familia.
Hierarchy remains: Knebel | Hand | Dominguez.
Boston Red Sox — After the Red Sox took the lead in the top of the 9th, they sent Hansel Robles out there for the bottom of the inning to try and close out the game. Unfortunately for Red Sox fans and fantasy owners, Robles could not get the job done. Robles looked to be settling into the closer’s role before going on the IL, but he couldn’t convert his first chance since returning. Tanner Houck seems like the best bet to close games when he is available but we will see if anybody can establish themselves as the primary closer.
Hierarchy remains: *Houck | Strahm | Robles
* = closer-by-committee
Baltimore Orioles – Dillon Tate picked up his 8th hold of the season setting up a Jorge Lopez save yesterday. Tate gave up a run, but it was the first run he allowed in over 3 weeks. That’s enough to get Tate back on the hierarchy where his 1.84 ERA on the season fits in nicely with Felix Bautista’s 1.82 and Lopez’s 0.93.
Updated hierarchy: Lopez | Bautista | Tate.
San Francisco Giants — The Giants needed Camilo Doval to come on in the 8th inning after the Dodgers cut the lead to one and had runners on second and third with only one out. Doval walked the first batter he faced but then got two big strikeouts to end the threat. With Jake McGee off after pitching the prior two games and Tyler Rogers and Dominic Leone being used earlier in the game, Jose Alvarez got the 9th inning. He made it interesting by giving up a leadoff homer and allowing a couple more hits but ultimately he was able to close it out and record his first save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Doval | McGee | Rogers.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Seranthony Dominguez (PHI) – Corey Knebel is battling shoulder tightness and Brad Hand has pitched in two straight.
2. Jake McGee (SF) – Camilo Doval has pitched in two straight and three of four.
Monday
1. Felix Bautista (BAL) – If Jorge Lopez pitches today, it will be three straight.
2. Anthony Bass (MIA) – If Tanner Scott pitches today, it will be four of five.