Category: hierarchy change
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Kansas City Royals, Greg Holland,
Kansas City Royals- With Joakim Soria out with a hamstring pull, Royals manager Ned Yost has said that he is likely done pitching this year. Greg Holland came in for the save again, and it is safe to say he will get the rest of the chances this year. Hierarchy change: Greg Holland to Closer, Aaron Crow…
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Florida Marlins, Edward Mujica in, Steve Cishek out
Florida Marlins- Steve Cishek was summoned for 2 innings of middle relief last night. Though Cishek was used to close earlier in the year, this signals that the Marlins will turn to Edward Mujica for any save opps in the season’s final three days. Hierarchy change: Edward Mujica to Closer, Steve Cishek to Set-up. Visit our…
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St. Louis Cardinals, Marc Rzepczynski up, Kyle McClellan down
St. Louis Cardinals- Summoned in a tie game in the 8th, Kyle McClellan gave up 3 runs and got the lost last night. McClellan has had a tough couple weeks and the Cardinals have been looking to Marc Rzepczynski, who they acquired from the Blue Jays last month, later in games. Hierarchy change: Marc Rzepczynski to…
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Florida Marlins, Leo Nunez suspended, Steve Cishek to close
Florida Marlins- ALERT! Leo Nunez has been suspended and placed on the restricted list, and is reportedly on his way back to his home in the Dominican Republic. The Marlins turned to Steve Cishek to close when Nunez was given a week off last month, and he will likely get first crack at the suddenly-vacant…
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Seattle Mariners, Tom Wilhelmsen up, Jamey Wright down
Seattle Mariners- Tom Wilhelmsen has supplanted Jamey Wright as the Mariners primary set-up man. He’s pitched the 8th inning each of the last two nights, each time setting up a Brandon League save. Hierarchy change: Tom Wilhelmsen to Set-up, Jamey Wright to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.