Baltimore Orioles, Pedro Strop, Chris Jakubauskas

Baltimore Orioles- Since being acquired in the Mike Gonzalez deal, Pedro Strop has been quietly solid for the Orioles.  He was one of four relievers the O’s used to bridge the gap between their starting pitcher and closer Jim Johnson last night, and currently sports a sub-3 ERA.  Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to 2nd in line, replacing Chris Jakubauskas.

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San Francisco Giants, Brian Wilson returns, Santiago Casilla, Sergio Romo

San Francisco Giants- Up 7 runs in the 8th, the Giants turned to Brian Wilson, who had just returned from the DL.  Wilson pitched a scoreless inning, and will be eased back in to the closer’s role.  With only 10 days left in the season, Santiago Casilla probably gets one or two more save opps before Wilson returns to the 9th inning role.  Hierarchy change: Brian Wilson to Set-up, Sergio Romo to 2nd in line. 

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New York Mets, Manny Acosta, Bobby Parnell, Jason Isringhausen

New York Mets- Manny Acosta picked up his 2nd save of the season after the struggling Bobby Parnell was used in the 8th.  Parnell should still get the majority of the remaining save opps, but the ones that he doesn’t will likely go to Acosta, as Jason Isringhausen is on the shelf with a sore back.  Hierarchy change: Manny Acosta to Set-up, Jason Isringhausen to 2nd in line. 

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