July 27, 2014
Tampa Bay Rays — Brad Boxberger pitched a scoreless 8th inning and Jake McGee picked up his 11th save of the season last night. Boxberger has allowed zero runs in July and has recorded a win, a save, and six holds this month. Jake McGee has gotten the last three save opportunities for the Rays and has converted each one.
Updated hierarchy: McGee | Boxberger | Balfour.
Chicago Cubs — Neil Ramirez has been sent down to Triple-A to get some rest. Ramirez has been one of the Cubs’ best relievers this year but since he is a rookie, they want to make sure they do not overuse him. He should be back up shortly and resume his set-up role, but for now the Cubs will have to use Pedro Strop and Brian Schlitter in front of closer Hector Rondon.
Updated hierarchy: Rondon | Strop| Schlitter.
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1. Brad Boxberger/Grant Balfour, Tampa Bay Rays – Jake McGee has pitched in two straight and three of the last four
