May 11, 2015
Texas Rangers – After a rough outing on May 1, Shawn Tolleson has righted the ship. Over his last three outings, he’s allowed only one run while picking up two holds, the most recent of which came Sunday, when he got the 8th ahead of Neftali Feliz. Tolleson’s sturdy WHIP (1.08) and great ratios (18 Ks and 2 BBs in 13 innings) suggest that his inflated ERA (4.85) is more the result of bad luck than bad pitching.
Updated hierarchy: Feliz | Tolleson | Kela.
Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek blew another save on Sunday, and his ERA now sits at 8.18. But what has become less obvious in recent weeks is just who would replace him if he gets a break from closing. A.J. Ramos has the best ratios, but he hasn’t been used in a traditional set-up role at any point this season; instead, that job has mostly gone to lefty Mike Dunn, who got the 8th last night before Cishek blew the game. Mike Redmond hasn’t given any indication that he’s ready to make a move, but if Cishek is demoted, then perhaps a committee will be in order until someone distinguishes themselves.
Updated hierarchy: Cishek | Dunn | Ramos.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Jim Johnson, Atlanta Braves – Jason Grilli was unavailable again yesterday and is listed as day-to-day with back spasms.
2. Wade Davis, Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland has pitched in back to back games and three of four, and threw 30 pitches yesterday.
