June 3, 2013
Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathan Papelbon missed the game on Sunday with a bad sinus infection and could be out for an additional day or two. Antonio Bastardo picked up a shaky save in his absence and will likely share 9th inning duties with Mike Adams if Papelbon needs another day to recover. Hierarchy change: Antonio Bastardo to Set-up, Mike Adams to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| PHI | Jonathan Papelbon | Antonio Bastardo | Mike Adams | Jonathan Papelbon | 6/3/13 |
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Houston Astros – Jose Veras was given a day off on Sunday after pitching five of the previous six days, as mentioned in the Vulture Save Watch. Hector Ambriz picked up his second save of the week in his place. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| HOU | Jose Veras | Hector Ambriz | Wesley Wright | Jose Veras | 6/3/13 |
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Oakland A’s – Ryan Cook finished off the 7th and stayed on for a spotless 8th on Sunday, marking the third straight 8th-inning appearance for Cook. Sean Doolittle, meanwhile, has struggled in his last two outings, allowing two runs each time. Hierarchy change: Ryan Cook to Set-up, Sean Doolittle to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| OAK | Grant Balfour | Ryan Cook | Sean Doolittle | Grant Balfour | 6/3/13 |
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Toronto Blue Jays – Aaron Loup picked up an 11th-inning save on Sunday night after the Jays had used most of the other relievers in their bullpen. Brett Cecil pitched the 8th and 9th for Toronto and extended his scoreless innings streak to 11. Though Neil Wagner had a strong debut earlier this week, he hasn’t pitched in a game in which the Blue Jays were winning or tied since. Hierarchy change: Brett Cecil to 2nd in line, replacing Neil Wagner.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| TOR | Casey Janssen | Steve Delabar | Brett Cecil | Sergio Santos | 6/3/13 | |||||
| Sergio Santos (DL) | Darren Oliver (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Antonio Bastardo/Mike Adams, Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathan Papelbon might need another day off to recover from a nasty sinus infection that kept him out on Sunday.
2. Joe Thatcher, San Diego Padres – Luke Gregerson and Dale Thayer have both pitched in three straight.
