Bobby Parnell new closer as Mets place Frank Francisco on DL

June 24, 2012
New York Mets – Frank Francisco was placed on the DL with a left oblique strain.  Manager Terry Collins has said that Bobby Parnell will close while Francisco is out.  Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Closer, Jon Rauch to Set-up, Tim Byrdak to 2nd in line, Frank Francisco to DL.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedNYM |Parnell |Rauch |Byrdak |Francisco |6/24/12 |Francisco(INJ) |

Matt Capps reinjures shoulder Saturday, Glen Perkins to close

June 24, 2012

Minnesota Twins – Speaking on his weekly radio show, Ron Gardenhire said this morning that Matt Capps could be headed to the disabled list with a sore right shoulder.  Capps is headed back to Minnesota for an MRI.  Hierarchy change: Glen Perkins to Closer, Jared Burton to Set-up, Alex Burnett to 2nd in line, Matt Capps to DL.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedMIN |Perkins |Burton |Burnett |Capps |6/24/12 |Capps(INJ) |

Clay Hensley bails out Santiago Casilla for second save of the season

June 24, 2012

San Francisco Giants – Clay Hensley picked up a one-out save after Santiago Casilla couldn’t close the door for the Giants on Saturday.  Casilla has been solid all season, with only one official blown, and his job will not be in jeopardy unless he has a few more poor outings.  No hierarchy change.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedSF |Casilla |Romo |Affeldt |Wilson |6/24/12 |Wilson(DL) |

 
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Joaquin Benoit, Detroit Tigers – Jose Valverde’s injury isn’t particularly serious, but he will be out through the weekend.  Joaquin Benoit will get save chances until he returns.