Friday’s slate featured five reliever wins, though two were accompanied by blown saves, five saves, three losses, and three blown saves. Here are the saves in condensed form:
There have been 479 saves this season by 156 different pitchers.
As for the vulture options during today’s slate:
Vulture Save Options for 6.6.2026
- Jakob Junis (TEX): Latz logged a two-inning save last night.
- Orion Kerkering (PHI): Duran and Keller have appeared in three of the previous four days.
- Blake Treinen (LAD): Scott has worked in back-to-back games and three of the last four.
Vulture Save Stashes for 6.7.2026
- Abner Uribe (MIL): If Megill pitches today, it will be consecutive appearances in Colorado.
- Jason Adam (SD): If Miller is deployed tonight, it’s back-to-back outings.
- Tyler Kinley (ATL): If Iglesias and Suarez are used in today’s contest, it’s two straight for both.
- Grant Taylor (CHW): If Domínguez pitches today, it will be consecutive contests.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Slamming the door on his 15th save, Jhoan Duran retired the side and recorded two strikeouts, preserving a two-run lead against the White Sox. He threw 16 pitches (11 strikes – 68.8 Strike%) and racked up six whiffs (37.5 SwStr%). This represents his fifth consecutive clean save, and he has retired nine of 15 batters via strikeout (60 K-BB%). In these contests, he has generated 22 whiffs, resulting in a robust 32.4 percent swinging strike rate. Duran has also converted all 15 save opportunities this season, including seven in his last seven outings since May 23.
- Brad Keller worked around a hit for a scoreless eighth, securing his 11th hold.
- Jonathan Bowlan suffered his second blown save, giving up two hits and an unearned run while striking out two at the top of the seventh, but was awarded his second courtesy of a rally at the bottom of the inning.
Hierarchy Remains: Jhoan Duran | Brad Keller | Orion Kerkering
Three Takeaways
Red Alert still in effect: Called upon at the bottom of the fifth, Brock Burke let his only inherited runner score, giving up an RBI double by Jordan Walker and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless appearance. Zach Maxwell gave up three hits, four earned runs, and a walk while striking out one during one-third of the sixth. Luis Mey allowed a hit, two earned runs, and three walks during one-third of the sixth. Zach McCambley worked 2.1 scoreless innings, stranding the bases loaded in the sixth. He finished with a hit and a walk while striking out two in the eventual loss. The young relievers were roughed up in this contest, and Burke was used in the fifth. It’s tough to trust any reliever in this leverage ladder right now. With trepidation:
Hierarchy Remains: *Brock Burke | *Tejay Antone | *Sam Moll
*= closer-by-committee
Rough Rockies outcome: After retiring the side in the eighth, Antonio Senzatela returned for the ninth with a two-run lead and a combined one-hitter. However, Brice Turang led off with a single, and then Senzatela turned a potential double play into runners on first and third due to his throwing error. Jake Bauers followed with an RBI single, and Sal Frelick produced a two-out, game-tying RBI double, then Andrew Vaughn produced a two-RBI single, hanging four runs (three earned) on Senzatela’s line while recording four strikeouts across 1.2 innings, resulting in his second blown save. Brennan Bernardino retired Christian Yelich, ending the inning. Juan Mejia took over at the top of the tenth, suffering his fifth loss, giving up three hits, four runs (three earned), and two walks while striking out one across one-third of the inning. Seth Halvorsen stranded both inherited runners, walking and striking out one during two-thirds of the tenth. Before the chaos, Jaden Hill notched his 11th hold with a scoreless seventh, issuing a walk and striking out one. This loss felt like a self-inflicted wound when the throwing error opened the door for the Brewers. Speaking of open doors, has Halvorsen reentered the mix for a save chance?
Adjusted Hierarchy: *Antonio Senzatela | *Seth Halvorsen | *Jaden Hill
*= closer-by-committee
Vest-ed in Detroit: Closing out a four-run lead and his team’s fourth straight win, Will Vest retired the first two Seattle hitters on seven pitches, followed by Randy Arozarena’s double and a walk to Josh Naylor, but he bore down with a game-ending strikeout of Dominic Canzone. He threw 18 pitches (11 strikes – 61.1 Strike%) and induced two whiffs (11.1 SwStr%). It’s his second game finished this month in a restructured bullpen. Kyle Finnegan notched his eighth hold, stranding two runners and retiring both batters, one via strikeout at the top of the eighth. Tyler Holton allowed three hits and an earned run while recording one out in the eighth, getting credit for his fifth hold. Drew Anderson allowed two hits, including a solo home run by Colt Emerson, and struck out one across two innings for his third hold.
Hierarchy Remains: *Will Vest | *Kyle Finnegan | Drew Anderson
*= closer-by-committee
American League
Boston Red Sox – Battling his command throughout the bottom of the ninth, Aroldis Chapman walked two of the first three batters he faced, then induced a flyout by José Caballero and a game-ending groundout by Trent Grisham, sealing a two-run lead for his 13th save. He threw 16 pitches (6 strikes – 37.5 Strike%) without a whiff.
He extended his scoreless streak to 16 games, during which he has posted a 0.957 WHIP with 23 strikeouts against eight walks (24.2 K-BB%) across 15.2 innings.
- Justin Slaten notched his seventh hold with a clean bottom of the eighth.
- Danny Coulombe stranded a runner and retired both batters in the seventh, securing his fourth hold.
Hierarchy Remains: Aroldis Chapman | Justin Slaten | Jovani Móran
Chicago White Sox – Taking over a tied game at the bottom of the seventh, Bryan Hudson gave up two hits, resulting in two earned runs, and issued a walk, suffering his second loss. He was removed with two runners on and two outs.
- Seranthony Domínguez let one of two inherited runners score on a wild pitch, issued a walk, and recorded a strikeout during one-third of the seventh.
- Trevor Richards gave up a hit during a scoreless bottom of the eighth.
Hierarchy Remains: Seranthony Domínguez | Grant Taylor | Bryan Hudson
Houston Astros – Firing a clean top of the ninth while striking out the side, Josh Hader closed out a four-run margin against the A’s, facing the 6-7-8 hitters. He threw 18 pitches (66.7 Strike%) and produced four whiffs (22.2 SwStr%).
He’s logged two appearances since being activated off the injured list and has recorded four of his six outs via strikeout.
- Bryan King worked a scoreless eighth, walking and striking out one.
- Enyel De Los Santos logged 1.2 scoreless frames and recorded two strikeouts for his fifth hold.
Hierarchy Remains: Josh Hader | Bryan King | Enyel De Los Santos
Los Angeles Angels – Summoned during a scoreless contest at the bottom of the ninth, Kirby Yates allowed a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman, his first batter faced, resulting in his second loss. He has allowed a run in two of his three appearances this month and recorded his only save on May 23.
- Sam Bachman retired the side and recorded two strikeouts in the eighth.
- Chase Silseth tossed a scoreless seventh, walking and striking out one.
Updated Hierarchy: Kirby Yates | Sam Bachman | Chase Silseth
Minnesota Twins – Presented a three-run lead at the top of the ninth, Travis Adams gave up a leadoff single by Jac Caglianone, a one-out hit by Michael Massey, and an RBI groundout by Maikel Garcia before inducing a game-ending popout against Kyle Isbel for his second save. He threw 16 pitches (13 strikes – 81.3 Strike%) without a whiff.
- Anthony Banda allowed a hit and recorded two strikeouts in a scoreless eighth, securing his eighth hold.
Hierarchy Remains: *Yoendrys Gómez | *Andrew Morris | *Anthony Banda
*= closer-by-committee
Texas Rangers – After working a clean top of the eighth, Jacob Latz had to navigate around a hit and a walk during the ninth, but preserved the one-run lead for his ninth save. He matched his season-high with 35 pitches as a reliever, throwing 21 strikes (60 Strike%) and inducing four whiffs (11.4 SwStr%). This is his fourth multi-inning save, and third requiring two innings. He’s been scoreless in his last three outings.
- Jalen Beeks retired his only batter via strikeout in the seventh, securing his sixth hold.
- Peyton Gray collected his second win, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings and recording two strikeouts.
Hierarchy Remains: Jacob Latz | Jakob Junis | Chris Martin
Quick Hits
- Baltimore Orioles: Finishing off a ten-run margin, Anthony Nunez gave up a hit and recorded a strikeout at the bottom of the ninth. Yennier Cano retired the side in the eighth. Grant Wolfram secured his sixth hold, retiring both batters in the seventh.
- New York Yankees: In an eventual loss, Camilo Doval fired a clean top of the ninth, striking out two on nine pitches (88.9 Strike%) with two whiffs (22.2 SwStr%). Paul Blackburn logged two clean frames and recorded two strikeouts.
National League
Atlanta Braves – Despite dealing with traffic, Raisel Iglesias was able to navigate around a leadoff walk to Bryan Reynolds and a single by Marcell Ozuna by retiring Oneil Cruz via strikeout, then inducing a game-ending double-play groundout by Ryan O’Hearn for his 12th save. He threw 19 pitches (12 strikes – 63.2 Strike%) and produced four whiffs (21.1 SwStr%). He’s converted 30 straight since July 28, 2025; however, he has allowed multiple baserunners in three of his last four appearances.
- Robert Suarez nailed down his tenth hold with a clean top of the eighth.
- Dylan Lee retired the side and struck out one for his 12th hold in the seventh.
- Didier Fuentes worked a clean sixth, securing his fourth hold.
Hierarchy Remains: Raisel Iglesias | Robert Suarez | Dylan Lee
Los Angeles Dodgers – In a scoreless contest, Blake Treinen took over at the top of the ninth with a runner on second and two outs. He retired Oswald Peraza on a groundout, then collected his third win via a walk-off home run at the bottom of the inning.
- Tanner Scott matched up against the Angels’ 3-4-5 hitters and allowed a one-out single by Jo Adell but was removed with four right-handed hitters at the bottom of the lineup. He threw 12 pitches (66.7 Strike%) and induced three whiffs (25 SwStr%) during two-thirds of the ninth. He has pitched in back-to-back games and in three of the previous four.
- Edgardo Henriquez fired a clean eighth, striking out the side.
Updated Hierarchy: Tanner Scott | Alex Vesia | Blake Treinen
Milwaukee Brewers – Handed a four-run lead at the bottom of the tenth, Aaron Ashby hit Willi Castro with a pitch, walked Ezequiel Tovar, and allowed an RBI-single by Sterlin Thompson. Ashby traded a run for a double play and induced a game-ending strikeout of Jake McCarthy, finishing with a hit and two runs (one earned).
Trevor Megill suffered his second blown save at the bottom of the ninth, but collected his first win thanks to his team’s four-run rally in the tenth. His outing began with a mental mistake when he and Jake Bauers did not cover first base on a ground ball to Brice Turang, which was followed by a Kyle Karros single, a one-out hit by Tyler Freeman, then a bases-loaded walk, and a sacrifice fly. Megill’s line was three hits, two earned runs, and a walk while striking out one on 18 pitches (13 strikes – 72.2 Strike%) with four whiffs (22.2 SwStr%). This snapped his seven-game scoreless streak.
- Craig Yoho logged two scoreless frames, walking two and striking out three.
Hierarchy Remains: Trevor Megill | Abner Uribe | Aaron Ashby
San Diego Padres – Making an appearance for the first time in six days, Mason Miller allowed a one-out single by A.J. Ewing, followed by a stolen base, a strikeout, and a two-out RBI single by Brett Baty before being removed at the top of the ninth in an eventual loss. He threw 17 pitches (10 strikes – 58.8 Strike%) and produced three whiffs (17.6 SwStr%). This snapped his 10-game scoreless streak, and he last recorded a save on May 29.
- Yuki Matsui stranded his only runner, striking out Mark Vientos, ending the ninth.
Updated Hierarchy: Mason Miller | Jason Adam | Adrian Morejon
Quick Hits
- New York Mets: Capping a combined shutout, A.J. Minter retired the side at the bottom of the ninth in San Diego. Luke Weaver worked a clean eighth. Huascar Brazobán notched his fifth hold, stranding two runners in the sixth and retiring all four batters, two via strikeout.
- St. Louis Cardinals: Entering at the top of the fifth, Hunter Dobbins tossed five scoreless frames, scattering four hits and issuing two walks while striking out six en route to his first win. He has made consecutive appearances as the “bulk follower,” recording a save and this win, allowing one earned run over his last 8.2 innings with 10 strikeouts versus two walks.
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