June 5, 2013
Cincinnati Reds — Although Sam LeCure gave up a two-run homer that gave the Rockies the lead, the blast broke a 10-game, 9.2-inning streak in which he had allowed no runs and only one hit. LeCure is still a strong third option in the Reds bullpen. Hierarchy change: Sam LeCure to 2nd in line, replacing J.J. Hoover.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CIN | Aroldis Chapman | Jonathan Broxton | Sam LeCure | Jonathan Broxton | 6/5/13 |
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Los Angeles Dodgers — Paco Rodriguez pitched a high-leverage seventh on Monday night; meanwhile, Ronald Belisario has been spanked in each of his last two outings, including a stint in the sixth last night. Hierarchy change: Paco Rodriguez to 2nd in line, replacing Ronald Belisario.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| LAD | Brandon League | Kenley Jansen | Paco Rodriguez | Kenley Jansen | 6/5/13 |
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Colorado Rockies — Now that Rex Brothers seems safely ensconced as the Rockies’ interim closer, it’s less likely that Wilton Lopez will be called upon in that role. Hierarchy change: Matt Belisle to Set-up, Wilton Lopez to 2nd in line.
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| COL | Rex Brothers | Matt Belisle | Wilton Lopez | Rafael Betancourt | 6/5/13 | |||||
| Rafael Betancourt (DL) |
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Miami Marlins — Steve Cishek remains on the Hot Seat in Miami after he blew his second save in seven chances, although a Seat gets only so Hot when your team is looking up at the 1909 Washington Senators. If you have to own a Miami reliever, take stock of your life. No hierarchy change.
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| MIA | Steve Cishek | Chad Qualls | Mike Dunn | Steve Cishek | 6/5/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Jordan Walden, Atlanta Braves — Craig Kimbrel has pitched in three of the last four games.
2. Carter Capps, Seattle Mariners — Tom Wilhelmsen has pitched in back-to-back games and in three of the last four.
3. Seth Maness, St. Louis Cardinals — Each of the Cardinals’ top three relievers were used for at least two innings on Tuesday night — plus Mitchell Boggs is in AAA Memphis and Joe Kelly is making the spot start. An ugly night could be in store for the Cards, but if you want to make a very speculative play, Seth Maness — or whomever they call up this afternoon — has a shot at a save.
