Craig Kimbrel: human after all

September 18, 2013

Atlanta Braves — A blown save on Tuesday and three earned runs in his last two appearances should eliminate Craig Kimbrel from any misguided Cy Young consideration. No hierarchy change.

	.	Closer	.	Set-Up	.	2nd in line	.	2014 Closer	.	Updated
ATL		Craig Kimbrel		David Carpenter		Jordan Walden		Craig Kimbrel		9/18/13

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San Diego Padres — With Huston Street on bereavement leave, Luke Gregerson picked up the save. No hierarchy change.

	.	Closer	.	Set-Up	.	2nd in line	.	2014 Closer	.	Updated
SD		Huston Street		Luke Gregerson		Nick Vincent		Huston Street		9/18/13

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Detroit Tigers — As predicted in Monday morning’s Vulture Save Watch, Joaquin Benoit was unavailable — but Carter Capps’s ineffectiveness for Seattle robbed Jose Veras of his vulture save opportunity. No hierarchy change.

	.	Closer	.	Set-Up	.	2nd in line	.	2014 Closer	.	Updated
DET		Joaquin Benoit		Jose Veras		Drew Smyly		Jose Veras		9/18/13

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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. B.J. Rosenberg, Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon needed 32 pitches to get Tuesday’s save.