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Helsley activated amid multiple vulture save options.
August 27, 2022Baltimore Orioles – As the vulture save watch predicted, it was Dillon Tate getting the save as Felix Bautista got the night off. Cionel Perez actually was brought out for the 9th inning first, but after putting the tying run on base, Dillon Tate came in for the last out and his 3rd…
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Ryan Pressly to IL with stiff neck
August 25, 2022Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly was placed on the IL with neck stiffness. We expect Rafael Montero to take the bulk of save chances but Hector Neris will also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Neris | Abreu
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Scott Effross injury pushes Yankees further into committee mode
August 23, 2022 New York Yankees – A Scott Effross IL stint, combined with the Yankees continued reluctance to give the full time job back to Aroldis Chapman, meant that Jonathan Loaisiga was asked to get the final four outs of Monday’s Subway Series opener. Loaisiga responded by retiring all four hitters he faced, becoming…
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David Robertson to shoulder the load amidst Phillies bullpen injuries
August 22, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – Devin Williams wasn’t available Sunday after a heavy workload leading up, so Taylor Rogers got the 9th inning in a 3-run game, converting for his 29th save of the season — and his first since July 23. Hierarchy remains: Williams | Rogers | Bush. Cincinnati Reds – With a…
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Luis Garcia records save after Josh Hader is removed from closer’s role while Seranthony Dominguez needs an MRI
August 21, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – The Vulture Save Watch predicted that David Robertson might get a save yesterday but it certainly didn’t play out as we planned. Seranthony Dominguez was unavailable because of tightness in his right tricep. Dominguez will likely have an MRI today and we will send an alert if it comes…