Sunday’s slate featured six reliever wins, seven saves, and five losses, with three blown saves. Here are the saves in condensed form:
There have been 540 saves this season by 167 different pitchers.
Here are the vulture options:
Vulture Save Options for 6.15.2026
- None
Vulture Save Stashes for 6.16.2026
- Adrian Morejon (SD): If Miller pitches today it will be consecutive contests and it should be Morejon on Tuesday.
- Juan Morillo (ARI): If Sewald gets used tonight, it’s back-to-back games.
- Jakob Junis (TEX): If he’s not used today and Latz records a save, he will be in line for Tuesday.
- Anthony Bender (MIA): If Fairbanks pitches tonight, it will be two straight appearances.
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Forced into another extended outing, Jacob Latz took over with two runners on and two outs, protecting a two-run lead. He induced an inning-ending groundout by Jarren Duran, thwarting the threat. Returning for the ninth, he retired the side with two strikeouts sandwiched around a pop-out, locking down his 11th save. He threw 24 pitches (62.5 Strike%) and produced two whiffs.
He has converted his last six save opportunities, four requiring at least four outs, posting a 0.62 WHIP with 14 strikeouts against two walks (35.3 K-BB%) through 9.2 innings.
He also tied Mason Miller for the most saves requiring at least four outs, with five. It’s an intriguing case of divergent approaches at closer. Miller racks up strikeouts while reaching triple digits, whereas Latz allows more contact and relies on his command. The good news is that he’s already recorded more saves than any Texas reliever last season, when the team only converted 37 of 66 save opportunities as defined by Baseball Reference.
Three Takeaways
Traction in Seattle: Appearing in a lopsided loss, Andrés Muñoz faced two batters, walking Jorbit Vivas and allowing an RBI double by Jacob Young. He summoned the training staff and departed after throwing nine pitches (55.6 Strike%). He has allowed multiple runs in two of his last three outings and at least a run in four of his last six. As this note from MLB.com by Daniel Kramer intimates, he pitched through a back issue in 2024:
It’s tough weighing his outcomes versus his expected ones, though his xERA is above four this season. Expanding our results, his WHIP has been an issue over the last statistical year:
What we cannot know is how this injury will affect his outcomes and command moving forward. Will favoring his back cause a shoulder issue? His four-seam has been suspect all season. If this continues, will it force the team into a tough decision regarding his role?
Angels adjusted hierarchy: An impromptu bullpen game was going well until Sam Bachman had an inning he’d like to forget at the top of the eighth. Not only did his 12-game scoreless streak end, but his outing also began with a leadoff walk, followed by a two-run home run by Junior Caminero, resulting in his first loss. He finished with four hits, two of which were home runs, five earned runs, and two walks while striking out one. Ryan Zeferjahn tossed a clean top of the ninth, striking out one. There were intimations that Bachman could emerge as the preferred save share. However, this game indicates Zeferjahn will get another chance at saves, though Yates could pitch his way back into them. Given the Angels have the fewest saves in baseball this year, mining them from elsewhere for fantasy.
Updated Hierarchy: Ryan Zeferjahn | Sam Bachman | Chase Silseth
Cardinals overhaul? Summoned with the bases loaded and one out in the seventh, George Soriano only let one runner score on a Royce Lewis single, then recorded a strikeout and an inning-ending flyout. With his bullpen running on fumes, he returned for the eighth, and after retiring the first two batters, the wheels came off the bus. He gave up back-to-back doubles, including the go-ahead RBI by Ryan Kreidler, before striking out Byron Buxton, resulting in his first loss and third blown save. He threw 34 pitches (25 strikes – 68.6 Strike%) and produced nine whiffs (25.7 SwStr%). JoJo Romero was credited with his 17th hold despite giving up three hits, two earned runs, and a walk during one-third of the seventh.
During the team’s road trip, all three losses were one-run games, putting a strain on the bullpen. Could reinforcements help? Derrick Goold provided some intriguing names, understanding the team may be moving relievers before the trade deadline:
For now, it’s status quo, but fantasy players, especially ones in keeper leagues should monitor how roles in this bullpen evolve.
Hierarchy Remains: Riley O’Brien | JoJo Romero | George Soriano
Here are the remaining leverage events of interest from Saturday’s slate.
American League
Chicago White Sox – Presented a three-run lead at the top of the ninth, and his first save chance since May 25, Seranthony Domínguez issued Ryan Ward a leadoff walk, recorded a strikeout, followed by an RBI double by Alex Freeland. After intentionally walking Shohei Ohtani, he induced a fielder’s choice groundout by Andy Pages and produced a game-ending strikeout of Freddie Freeman for his 12th save. He threw 33 pitches (16 strikes – 48.5 Strike%) and generated five whiffs (15.2 SwStr%). This outing snapped his seven-game scoreless streak.
- Grant Taylor took over in the seventh, giving up Dalton Rushing’s leadoff double, moving him to third on a wild pitch, and having an earned run scored on a sacrifice fly before striking out Ohtani and retiring Pages via groundout. Returning for the eighth, he allowed a one-out solo home run by Mookie Betts, finishing two innings with two hits, two earned runs, and a strikeout.
- Erick Fedde was awarded his second win, tossing 2.2 scoreless frames, yielding three hits and two walks while striking out four.
Updated Hierarchy: *Seranthony Domínguez | *Grant Taylor | *Bryan Hudson
*= closer-by-committee
Minnesota Twins – Capping his team’s rally, Yoendrys Gómez retired the side and recorded a strikeout for his sixth save on the season and his fifth for the Twins. He threw 10 pitches (60 Strike%) and produced three whiffs. He had allowed a run in his two previous appearances, but has converted three saves across his last six games. Andrew Morris collected his second win, giving up a hit and striking out three in a scoreless eighth. Anthony Banda let one of two inherited runners score, allowing a hit and a walk during one-third of the seventh.
Updated Hierarchy: *Yoendrys Gómez | *Andrew Morris | *Anthony Banda
*= closer-by-committee
New York Yankees – While warming up for a potential save chance, his teammates scored five runs. David Bednar held on for a scoreless bottom of the ninth, navigating around a leadoff single and a two-out double by Nathan Lukes with a game-ending lineout to short. He threw 12 pitches (83.3 Strike%) and induced one whiff. He’s been scoreless over his last eight appearances, posting a 0.807 WHIP with 11 strikeouts versus three walks (24.2 K-BB%) across 8.2 innings.
- Camilo Doval collected his third win, retiring the side and striking out two in the eighth.
- Brent Headrick tossed a clean seventh, striking out one.
- Jake Bird suffered his third blown save, allowing a game-tying solo home run by David Schneider.
Hierarchy Remains: David Bednar | Fernando Cruz | Camilo Doval
Tampa Bay Rays – Despite hitting a batter, Bryan Baker worked a scoreless bottom of the ninth and recorded two strikeouts, preserving a five-run victory over the Angels. He threw 14 pitches (11 strikes – 78.6 Strike%) and produced three whiffs (21.4 SwStr%). This extended his scoreless streak to 10 games, during which he’s posted a 0.70 WHIP while converting all seven save chances.
- Garrett Cleavinger stranded all three inherited runners, striking out both batters at the bottom of the seventh for his ninth hold.
- Craig Kimbrel hit a batter and issued two walks during one-third of the seventh.
- Kevin Kelly was awarded his fourth win, logging two scoreless innings, giving up a hit, and striking out three.
Hierarchy Remains: Bryan Baker | Kevin Kelly | Garrett Cleavinger
Quick Hits
- Baltimore Orioles: Another ineffective outing for Rico Garcia. He allowed a walk and a two-run home run by Rodolfo Durán while recording a strikeout during the top of the seventh. He’s given up a run in three of his last four outings.
- Kansas City Royals: Completing a combined shutout, Daniel Lynch IV fired a clean top of the ninth. Steven Cruz notched his first hold, stranding two runners and retiring both hitters, one via strikeout, in the eighth.
- Los Angeles Angels: An impromptu bullpen game was going well until Sam Bachman had an inning he’d like to forget at the top of the eighth. Not only did his 12-game scoreless streak end, but his outing also began with a leadoff walk, followed by a two-run home run by Junior Caminero, resulting in his first loss. He finished with four hits, two of which were home runs, five earned runs, and two walks while striking out one. Ryan Zeferjahn tossed a clean top of the ninth, striking out one.
- Toronto Blue Jays: Ending a landslide of a ninth inning, Tommy Nance let his only inherited runner score while giving up a three-run home run by José Caballero and issuing a walk during one-third of the ninth, putting two earned runs on his ledger. Braydon Fisher suffered his second loss, giving up two hits, three earned runs, and a walk while striking out one during two-thirds of the ninth. With the score tied, he gave up a single by Paul Goldschmidt and a two-run blast by Ben Rice.
National League
Arizona Diamondbacks – Although he issued Matt McLain a leadoff walk at the bottom of the ninth, Paul Sewald retired the next three batters, one via strikeout, securing his 17th save. He threw 17 pitches (9 strikes – 52.9 Strike%) without a whiff. He has converted his last eight save opportunities and has been scoreless in his last six, posting a 0.50 WHIP with six strikeouts against one walk (23.8 K-BB%) across six innings.
- Kevin Ginkel notched his fifth hold, allowing two hits and striking out two in a scoreless eighth.
- Juan Morillo collected his second win, retiring the side in the seventh ahead of his team’s go-ahead rally at the top of the eighth.
Hierarchy Remains: Paul Sewald | Kevin Ginkel | Juan Morillo
Miami Marlins – After retiring his first two batters faced at the bottom of the ninth, Pete Fairbanks allowed a solo home run by Bryan Reynolds, then induced a game-ending lineout by Ryan O’Hearn, closing out his ninth save. He threw 14 pitches (11 strikes – 78.6 Strike%) and produced three whiffs (21.4 SwStr%) while recording two strikeouts. The home run was against his four-seam:
Through six appearances in June, he’s converted three of four save chances with a 1.587 WHIP and eight strikeouts versus four walks (14.8 K-BB%) across 5.2 innings.
- Tyler Zuber tossed a clean eighth, securing his second hold.
- Calvin Faucher notched his seventh hold, yielding a hit and striking out one in a scoreless seventh.
Hierarchy Remains: Pete Fairbanks | Michael Petersen | Anthony Bender
San Diego Padres – With a runner on and two outs at the bottom of the eighth, Mason Miller struck out Coby Mayo, preserving the three-run lead. Returning for the ninth, he retired the side and recorded two more strikeouts, throwing 18 pitches (66.7 Strike%) and generating six whiffs (33.3 SwStr%), shutting the door on his 19th save. This was his first save since June 6 and the second time in three appearances he’s racked up three strikeouts. On the season, he owns a 0.80 WHIP with 59 strikeouts versus 12 walks (41.2 K-BB%) across 30 innings.
- Adrian Morejon allowed a hit during 1.1 scoreless frames for his 12th hold.
- Jason Adam gave up two hits and an earned run during one-third of the seventh, getting credit for his 15th hold.
- Bradgely Rodriguez navigated around a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless sixth, securing his fourth hold.
Hierarchy Remains: Mason Miller | Jason Adam | Adrian Morejon
Quick Hits
- Cincinnati Reds: In order of their appearances, Tejay Antone suffered his second blown save, allowing two runs (one earned) on a Geraldo Perdomo home run during the top of the sixth. Sam Moll tossed a clean seventh. Zach Maxwell allowed a go-ahead solo blast by Gabriel Moreno and issued a walk while striking out two in the eighth, resulting in his first loss.
- Colorado Rockies: Recording his team’s first save since May 18 and the first of his career, Eiberson Castllano tossed three scoreless frames while giving up four hits and striking out two during a 23-9 win against the A’s. He threw 35 pitches (24 strikes – 68.6 Strike%) and produced six whiffs (17.1 SwStr%) in his major league debut.
- Los Angeles Dodgers: As the first reliever in, Jack Dreyer let his only inherited runner score while giving up one of his two home runs, resulting in three earned runs during the bottom of the sixth. Blake Treinen tossed a scoreless seventh, allowing a hit and striking out one. Jonathan Hernández retired the side in the eighth.
- Milwaukee Brewers: Sealing a combined shutout, Aaron Ashby logged two clean frames and recorded three strikeouts against the Phillies. Abner Uribe allowed a hit during the seventh.
- San Francisco Giants: Finishing off a four-run margin against the Cubs, Caleb Kilian fired a clean top of the ninth and recorded two strikeouts while facing the 4-5-6 lineup pocket. He threw 15 pitches (60 Strike%) and induced one whiff. This extends his scoreless streak to seven games, during which he owns a 1.049 WHIP with nine strikeouts against three walks (22.2 K-BB%) through 6.2 innings.
- Washington Nationals: Wrapping up a nine-run lead at the top of the ninth, Clayton Beeter retired the side and recorded two strikeouts on 10 pitches (80 Strike%) with four whiffs. Miles Mikolas collected his second win working as the “bulk follower,” logging seven scoreless frames while scattering three hits and striking out three.
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