September 16, 2013

Seattle Mariners – Carter Capps was summoned in the 5th inning on Sunday and has been knocked around in his last few outings.  After a short time when Capps was getting some higher-leverage innings, Charlie Furbush has resumed to his role as a dual set-up man with Yoervis Medina.  Hierarchy change: Charlie Furbush to 2nd in line, replacing Carter Capps.

	.	Closer	.	Set-Up	.	2nd in line	.	2014 Closer	.	Updated
SEA		Danny Farquhar		Yoervis Medina		Charlie Furbush		Danny Farquhar		9/16/13

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San Diego Padres – Nick Vincent pitched the 8th inning ahead of Huston Street on Sunday, and has been getting some important innings as of late.  Dale Thayer, meanwhile, has been going through a rough stretch, having allowed 6 earned runs in his last 4.1 innings.  Hierarchy change: Nick Vincent to 2nd in line, replacing Dale Thayer.

	.	Closer	.	Set-Up	.	2nd in line	.	2014 Closer	.	Updated
SD		Huston Street		Luke Gregerson		Nick Vincent		Huston Street		9/16/13

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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Jason Grilli, Pittsburgh Pirates – Mark Melancon has pitched in two straight and three of four.
2. Sean Doolittle/Ryan Cook, Oakland A’s – Grant Balfour got the save last night but has a tired arm so Doolittle or Cook could be used tonight.
3. Luke Gregerson, San Diego Padres – Huston Street will miss a few games due to the death of his grandmother.