July 6, 2013
Seattle Mariners — Oliver Perez struck out the side to pick up the save on Friday night. Tom Wilhelmsen is still the closer as he was warming in the bullpen to come in if there was any trouble. However, Oliver Perez has pitched extremely well this year and could see some more save opportunities based on match-ups. Hierarchy change: Oliver Perez to Set-up, Yoervis Medina to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| SEA | Tom Wilhelmsen | Oliver Perez | Yoervis Medina | Tom Wilhelmsen | 7/6/13 | |||||
| Stephen Pryor (DL) |
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Baltimore Orioles — Jim Johnson blew his sixth save of the season last night. Johnson saw his ERA climb over 4 and, with the way Tommy Hunter has been pitching, he could be in danger of losing his job if he continues to pitch poorly. Jim Johnson to Hot Seat.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| BAL | Jim Johnson | Tommy Hunter | Darren O’Day | Jim Johnson | 7/6/13 |
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New York Mets – Josh Edgin picked up the save last night. He got the last out in the 8th inning and then stayed on to finish the game after the Mets added three runs in the top of the 9th. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| NYM | Bobby Parnell | LaTroy Hawkins | David Aardsma | Bobby Parnell | 7/6/13 |
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Atlanta Braves – The Braves have optioned Cory Gearrin to Triple-A. Luis Avilan, and his 1.51 ERA, should take over for Gearrin in the late innings. Hierarchy change: Luis Avilan to 2nd in line, replacing Cory Gearrin.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| ATL | Craig Kimbrel | Jordan Walden | Luis Avilan | Craig Kimbrel | 7/6/13 | |||||
| Eric O’Flaherty (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Junichi Tazawa, Boston Red Sox – Koji Uehara has pitched in three of the last four
2. Ryan Cook, Oakland Athletics – Grant Balfour has pitched in two straight and three of the last four.
3. Antonio Bastardo, Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathan Papelbon has appeared in two straight games and three of the last four
4. Trevor Rosenthal, St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica has pitched in two straight and three of the last four.
