June 9, 2015
Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover has been anointed as the Reds’ new 8th-inning man. The flame-throwing righty now has a 1.93 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP. He picked up his second hold of the season last night setting up Aroldis Chapman. Expect Hoover to continue to get the 8th inning as long as he is pitching lights-out.
Updated hierarchy: Chapman | Hoover | Cingrani.
Colorado Rockies – Having battled a sinus infection and vertigo symptoms for weeks, Rafael Betancourt will spend some time on the disabled list. Throughout his three-week-long illness, Betancourt has struggled mightily, culminating with an on-field tantrum on Saturday. While Betancourt takes time to recover, 29-year-old Brooks Brown should slide in to take his place, but he may not be there for long as LaTroy Hawkins is close to returning to the roster.
Updated hierarchy: Axford | Oberg | Brown.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Tony Cingrani, Cincinnati Reds – Even though he is no longer the set-up man in Cincy, Cingrani may get a save opportunity tonight with both Chapman and Hoover having pitched in back to back games.
