May 2, 2015
Washington Nationals – Blake Treinen’s wildness cost him again last night, as he entered the game with two men on base, walked the first hitter he faced, and then gave up a 3-run double. Treinen has now issued 7 free passes in 11.1 innings, and has a WHIP approaching 2. Aaron Barrett is now the reliever more likely to get a save chance on nights when Drew Storen is unavailable.
Updated hierarchy: Storen | Barrett | Treinen.
Tampa Bay Rays – Steve Geltz struck out two hitters in a perfect 7th inning ahead of Kevin Jepsen and Brad Boxberger. His impressive outing comes on the back of an even better one on Wednesday, when he struck out five consecutive Yankees. The righty now has 16 Ks in 12.2 IPs, to go along with a tidy ERA (2.84) and WHIP (0.87).
Updated hierarchy: *Boxberger | Jepsen | Geltz.
Texas Rangers – Summoned in the 8th inning to bail out the rest of the Rangers terrible bullpen, Neftali Feliz couldn’t hold the lead, allowing two inherited runners to score along with one of his own. The only prominent Rangers reliever who came away from this game looking good was Keone Kela, who pitched a clean 9th inning after the Feliz got knocked out. Feliz’s seat gets warmer, and Kela might be the guy who replaces him.
Updated hierarchy: Feliz | Kela | Tolleson.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Chad Qualls, Houston Astros – Luke Gregerson has pitched in three straight.
2. Carlos Torres, New York Mets – Jeurys Familia had a relatively efficient outing yesterday, but it stretched 1.2 innings. It was his first multi-inning appearance of the year, and he might need a day off.
