Frank Francisco likely done for the year, Jon Rauch to close

September 26, 2012

New York Mets – ESPN New York reported this morning that Frank Francisco is likely done for the year.  Terry Collins said that Francisco was unable to play catch on Tuesday and that it was “getting near that point of no return.”  Jon Rauch will close in his stead, and Bobby Parnell could also get a chance or two.  Hierarchy change: Jon Rauch to Closer, Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Josh Edgin to 2nd in line.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedNYM |Rauch |Parnell |Edgin |Francisco |9/26/12 |Francis(INJ)|

Casey Fien having a strong season

September 26, 2012

Minnesota Twins – Casey Fien pitched the 7th inning on Tuesday, earning the win ahead of Jared Burton and Glen Perkins. Fien has a 1.62 ERA on the year and has allowed 0 or 1 earned runs in all but one of his 32 appearances.  Hierarchy change: Casey Fien to 2nd in line, replacing Alex Burnett.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedMIN |Perkins |Burton |Fien |Perkins |9/26/12 |Capps(DL) |

 
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1. Javier Lopez, San Francisco Giants – Javier Lopez and Sergio Romo continue to share the 9th inning role for the Giants.
2. Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals – Drew Storen is likely to get the majority of opportunities from here on out, but Davey Johnson said that Tyler Clippard could still occasionally get a save chance.