August 19, 2013
Houston Astros — Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros. Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven appearances since getting called up. He is not a threat to take the job full time but he could see an occasional save opportunity based on match-ups. Hierarchy change: Kevin Chapman to 2nd in line, replacing Josh Zeid.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| HOU | Josh Fields | Chia-Jen Lo | Kevin Chapman | Josh Fields | 8/19/13 |
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Los Angeles Angels – Manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday that both Dane de la Rosa and Ernesto Frieri will get save opportunities moving forward. De la Rosa has not allowed a run yet in August but if Frieri continues to pitch well he could take the job back full time. Hierarchy change: Ernesto Frieri to Set-up, Kevin Jepsen to 2nd in line. Dane de la Rosa to Hot Seat.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| LAA | Dane de la Rosa | Ernesto Frieri | Kevin Jepsen | Ernesto Frieri | 8/19/13 |
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Arizona Diamondbacks – J.J. Putz recorded the save in the 16th inning yesterday after closer Brad Ziegler threw two scoreless innings for the win. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| ARI | Brad Ziegler | J.J. Putz | Heath Bell | J.J. Putz | 8/19/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Ernesto Frieri, Los Angeles Angels — Dane de la Rosa and Ernesto Frieri are sharing the closing duties so Frieri could get the call on any night.