May 14, 2013
Pittsburgh Pirates — Jason Grilli left the clubhouse abruptly on Monday due to personal reasons, and should be considered day-to-day. No hierarchy change.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
PIT | Jason Grilli | Mark Melancon | Tony Watson | Jason Grilli | 5/14/13 |
San Francisco Giants — Santiago Casilla told MLB.com this past weekend that he expects to be available again on Tuesday. Hierarchy change: Santiago Casilla to Set-up, Jeremy Affeldt to 2nd in line.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
SF | Sergio Romo | Santiago Casilla | Jeremy Affeldt | Sergio Romo | 5/14/13 |
New York Yankees — Adam Warren picked up his first career save on Monday with four innings of two-hit ball. Although Warren entered in the 6th to protect a one-run lead, he presents as more of a long man or spot starter. No hierarchy change.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
NYY | Mariano Rivera | David Robertson | Boone Logan | David Robertson | 5/14/13 | |||||
Joba Chamberlain (DL) |
Kansas City Royals — Luke Hochevar also earned the first save of his career on Monday night, pitching three innings in a blowout of the Angels. No hierarchy change.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
KC | Greg Holland | Kelvin Herrera | Aaron Crow | Greg Holland | 5/14/13 |
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Mark Melancon, Pittsburgh Pirates — As noted above, Jason Grilli left the team for personal reasons on Monday and might not be available for Tuesday night’s game.