July 3, 2014
Miami Marlins — A.J. Ramos was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to June 27, with right shoulder inflammation. Bryan Morris hasn’t allowed a run since May, a run of 14 straight appearances, and he will maintain an important role in the Marlins bullpen.
Updated hierarchy: Cishek | Gregg | Morris.
Tampa Bay Rays — It’s unclear precisely what good deed Brad Boxberger performed to get the latest nod in the ninth from mystic philosopher-king Joe Maddon. All we know for sure is that if you want a reliable source of saves, Tampa relievers aren’t for you.
Hierarchy remains: McGee | Balfour | Peralta.
Seattle Mariners — It’s still really close between Danny Farquhar and Yoervis Medina — Medina has been getting a lot of eighth-inning work and hasn’t allowed a run in 51 days, but Farquhar has closed in the past, got a vulture save opp in May, and was lined up for another in June. We’ll keep them in this order until and unless there’s a clear indication that Yoervis has moved ahead.
Hierarchy remains: Rodney | Farquhar | Medina.
Atlanta Braves — As predicted in Wednesday’s Vulture Save Watch, Jordan Walden picked up his third save of the year, allowing Craig Kimbrel a night off.
Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Walden | Carpenter.
