April 6, 2014
Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover blew his first save opportunity of the season yesterday, as he gave up a walk-off grand slam to Ike Davis. Jonathan Broxton should be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and immediately take over as closer. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2015 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CIN | J.J. Hoover | Sam LeCure | Logan Ondrusek | Aroldis Chapman | 4/6/14 | |||||
| Aroldis Chapman (DL) | Jonathan Broxton (DL) | Sean Marshall (DL) |
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Colorado Rockies – The Rockies went to Adam Ottavino in the 7th inning last night protecting a 2 run lead. He proceeded to strike out the side in a scoreless inning and now has 8 Ks in 3 innings of work so far this season. Hierarchy change: Adam Ottavino to 2nd in line, replacing Boone Logan.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2015 Closer | . | Updated | |
| COL | LaTroy Hawkins | Rex Brothers | Adam Ottavino | Rex Brothers | 4/6/14 |
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Philadelphia Phillies – Jacob Diekman pitched a scoreless 8th inning yesterday with the Phillies up 2. He picked up his second hold of the season, and it looks like he will be used in the later innings ahead of closer Jonathan Papelbon. Hierarchy change: Jacob Diekman to 2nd in line, replacing Justin De Fratus.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2015 Closer | . | Updated | |
| PHI | Jonathan Papelbon | B.J. Rosenberg | Jacob Diekman | Jonathan Papelbon | 4/6/14 | |||||
| Mike Adams (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Sam Lecure, Cincinnati Reds — J.J. Hoover recorded 0 outs in blowing the save yesterday and could get the day off Sunday.
2. Chad Qualls, Houston Astros — The Astros used all three members of their closer committee yesterday but Qualls threw the least amount of pitches so he could be used today if there is a save opportunity.
3. Kelvin Herrera, Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland has pitched 2 days in a row and Wade Davis has appeared in 3 of the Royals last 4 games.
