May 12, 2023
Minnesota Twins — Jhoan Duran did not pitch in a save situation Thursday, presumably because he tossed 2.0 innings (just 17 pitches) the night before, though that Wednesday appearance was his first since the previous Friday. Jorge Lopez, instead, struck out two for his third save. There’s a committee label here for a reason, folks.
Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Lopez | Jax.
* = closer-by-committee
Cincinnati Reds — In a bullpen game Thursday, four Reds relievers combined to shut out the Mets 5-0. The last reliever to appear, Kevin Herget, tossed the final three innings for his first career save. We don’t expect Herget to factor much in the saves discussion moving forward.
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Sims | Gibaut.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Jose Leclerc (TEX) – Will Smith threw just four pitches Thursday, but he has now gone in back-to-back days and three of four.
Saturday:
1. Tyler Rogers (SF) – If he goes Friday, that would be two straight and three of four for Camilo Doval.
2. Reynaldo Lopez (CWS) — Kendall Graveman will have gone in three of five with an appearance Friday.