June 12, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks – After Andrew Chafin allowed two of the first three hitters to reach in the 9th inning, Scott McGough was summoned to bail him out. McGough (2.97 ERA, 0.87 WHIP) has not allowed an earned run in a month, a stretch of 14.2 innings. He may be entering the closer committee here and could be worth adding in deeper leagues.
Updated hierarchy: *Chafin | Castro | McGough.
* = closer-by-committee
Oakland A’s – Trevor May got roughed up in a non-save situation which subsequently turned into a save situation due to the aforementioned roughing. The beneficiary was Sam Long, who recorded the final out and picked up his second save of the season.
Updated hierarchy: *May | Lovelady | Long.
* = closer-by-committee
Boston Red Sox – After Kenley Jansen kept the game tied in the 9th, the Red Sox plated the automatic runner in the top of the 10th, allowing Chris Martin to pick up an impressive save.
Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Martin | Winckowski.
Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks has been placed on the IL with right elbow inflammation. Kendall Graveman should lead this committee while Hendriks out with Joe Kelly and Renaldo Lopez also being in the mix.
Updated hierarchy: *Graveman | Kelly | Lopez.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Dylan Floro – AJ Puk has gone back to back.
2. Ian Gibaut – Same for Alexis Diaz and Lucas Sims…
3. Jake Bird/Daniel Bard – …and Justin Lawrence.
Tomorrow
1. Chris Martin/Josh Winckowski – If Kenley Jansen or Chris Martin goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
2. Jason Foley – If Alex Lange goes today, it’s back to back.
3. Jose Alvarado – Same for Craig Kimbrel.