April 18, 2013
Detroit Tigers – About a week ago, Jim Leyland said Joaquin Benoit would be his closer in most situations, and like all things Leyland, we thought we’d believe it when we saw it. Early this morning, we finally saw it, as the Tigers went to the veteran righty after finally inching ahead of the Mariners in the 14th inning. Benoit allowed two hits but picked up his first save of the year, and likely will lead the Detroit save chase for the foreseeable future. Hierarchy change: Joaquin Benoit to Closer, Phil Coke to Set-up.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated DET |Benoit |Coke |Alburquerque|Rondon |4/18/13