July 27, 2013
Washington Nationals – The Nationals sent Drew Storen down to Triple-A after he allowed a three run homerun in the first game of the doubleheader last night. Craig Stammen should see more time in the late innings with Storen gone. Hierarchy change: Craig Stammen to 2nd in line, replacing Drew Storen.
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| WAS | Rafael Soriano | Tyler Clippard | Craig Stammen | Rafael Soriano | 7/27/13 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates — Jason Grilli will not need surgery on his injured right forearm but is expected to miss 4-8 weeks. Mark Melancon will continue to close while Grilli is out. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| PIT | Mark Melancon | Justin Wilson | Tony Watson | Jason Grilli | 7/27/13 | |||||
| Jason Grilli (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals – Rafael Soriano has pitched in two straight, throwing a total of 49 pitches.
2. John Axford, Milwaukee Brewers – Even though Henderson got the first save after the K-Rod trade, Axford could also be used on any night.