July 6, 2012
Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez was recently activated from the DL and pitched the 8th in a close game last night. He has 9 saves from earlier in the season and it looks like the Nationals would prefer to use Craig Stammen in situations that call for multiple innings. Hierarchy change: Henry Rodriguez to 2nd in line, replacing Craig Stammen.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedWAS |Clippard |Burnett |Rodriguez |Storen |6/18/12 |Storen(DL) |
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Steve Cishek, Miami Marlins – Heath Bell has pitched in three straight games and five of the last six games.
2. Jared Burton, Minnesota Twins – With the Twins employing a true platoon, Jared Burton could get the save opp if there’s a righty-heavy ninth inning due up.
3. Jason Grilli, Pittsburgh Pirates – Joel Hanrahan has pitched in three straight games.
