Tag: Felix Bautista
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Recapping a busy day of trades and back injuries
August 3, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hasn’t pitched since Friday, his only appearance since a July 24 outing, which made it a bit surprising that it was Wil Crowe who got the ninth inning on Tuesday. Crowe converted his third save of the year and after the game manager Derek Shelton said that…
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Jorge Lopez traded to Twins
August 2, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles traded Jorge Lopez to the Twins, which means Felix Bautista will take over the ninth inning in Baltimore. Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez. Minnesota Twins – The Twins traded for Orioles closer Jorge Lopez. We’ll put Lopez at the top of this committee and see…
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Matt Moore earns vulture save for Rangers; could more chances come for him?
July 29, 2022 Texas Rangers — After Brett Martin pitched three of four, Matt Moore was called Thursday upon to earn his second save, as referenced in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch. Moore has been excellent this season (1.70 ERA, 52 Ks in 47.2 IP) and could be in consideration for future save chances. Former closer…
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Liam Hendriks returns from the IL; Will Smith now atop his committee
July 5, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks is back from the IL and looked very sharp as he mowed down the Twins in the 8th inning, striking out the side on 14 pitches. Look for him to slot right back into his spot atop the White Sox hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Hendriks | Graveman…
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Felix Bautista secures first career save for Orioles
May 11, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Jorge Lopez was placed on the bereavement list on Tuesday and will miss the next 3-7 days. As we suspected, Dillon Tate got the first save chance, but he was unable to complete the job, which allowed for Felix Bautista to get the final out for his first career…