June 24, 2013
San Diego Padres – Summoned in a tie game on Sunday, Huston Street gave up two solo HRs and took his fourth loss of the season. Street only has one blown save all season, but his peripherals have been absolutely dreadful all year long. In 26.1 innings, he’s struck out only 15 hitters while walking 8. After yesterday, he’s allowed 10 home runs, the most of any full-time reliever in the NL. And hitters are OPS-ing .923 against him, the 2nd worst among active NL pitchers with at least 20 IPs. (Heath Bell is 1st.) Frankly, it’s a miracle that he’s gone 15 for 16 in save opportunities, and while there’s no one behind him pitching lights out — Luke Gregerson and Dale Thayer have both been good, but not great — Street’s hold on his job is becoming more tenuous. Huston Street to Hot Seat.
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Luke Gregerson, San Diego Padres – Huston Street has pitched in three of four, including a rough outing last night.