Rafael Betancourt injured, Rex Brothers to close

June 1, 2013

Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt has been placed on the disabled list with the same groin injury that has been nagging him over the past two weeks.  Rex Brothers will close in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Rex Brothers to Closer, Wilton Lopez to Set-up, Matt Belisle to 2nd in line, Rafael Betancourt to DL.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2014 Closer.Updated
COLRex BrothersWilton LopezMatt BelisleRafael Betancourt6/1/13
Rafael Betancourt (DL)

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Huston Street hits DL, Luke Gregerson to close

June 1, 2013

San Diego Padres – Huston Street has been placed on the DL with a strained calf.  Luke Gregerson is the best bet for saves in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Luke Gregerson to Closer, Dale Thayer to Set-up, Joe Thatcher to 2nd in line, Huston Street to DL.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2014 Closer.Updated
SDLuke GregersonDale ThayerJoe ThatcherHuston Street6/1/13
Huston Street (DL)

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Brandon League blows save

June 1, 2013

Los Angeles Dodgers –  Don Mattingly went to Kenley Jansen with runners on 1st and 2nd and nobody out in the 8th.  That left Brandon League for the 9th and he blew his second save in his last four chances.  Ronald Belisario ended up picking up the save in extra innings.    Ronald Belisario to 2nd in line, replacing Paco Rodriguez.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2014 Closer.Updated
LADBrandon LeagueKenley JansenRonald BelisarioKenley Jansen6/1/13

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Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect 9th inning with 2 strikeouts and picked up his second save of the season last night.  He has pitched very well since getting called up and appears to have taken control of the 9th inning while Henderson is out.  No hierarchy change.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2014 Closer.Updated
MILFrancisco RodriguezBrandon KintzlerMike GonzalezJim Henderson6/1/13
Jim Henderson (DL)

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Tampa Bay Rays – Cesar Ramos went three innings for the save on Friday.  No hierarchy change.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2014 Closer.Updated
TBFernando RodneyJoel PeraltaJake McGeeFernando Rodney6/1/13

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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Dodgers – It’s always possible that the Dodgers use their best reliever in the 9th, especially after Brandon League blew another save last night.