August 1, 2013
Houston Astros – The Astros have played two games since dealing Jose Veras, and neither has netted them a save situation, but the clues that have been presented continue to suggest that Jose Cisnero gets the first crack at the closer role, despite Bo Porter’s insistence that he’s using a committee. Yesterday, Cisnero pitched the 9th in a blowout, picking up a strikeout while allowing 2 hits and no runs. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| HOU | Jose Cisnero | Travis Blackley | Josh Zeid | Jose Cisnero | 8/1/13 |
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Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek got the night off on Wednesday, and Mike Dunn picked up a 4-out save in his absence. Dunn and Chad Qualls will continue to share the 8th inning role. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| MIA | Steve Cishek | Chad Qualls | Mike Dunn | Steve Cishek | 8/1/13 |
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Toronto Blue Jays – Brett Cecil picked up a 10th inning save on Wednesday, after Casey Janssen and Steve Delabar had already pitched. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| TOR | Casey Janssen | Steve Delabar | Brett Cecil | Sergio Santos | 8/1/13 | |||||
| Sergio Santos (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Cody Allen, Cleveland Indians – Chris Perez has pitched in three straight and five of six and is nearly certain to get the night off tonight.
2. Junichi Tazawa, Boston Red Sox – Koji Uehara threw two innings in an extra-inning game last night.
