June 11, 2015
New York Yankees — As indicated in an alert on Wednesday, Andrew Miller has been placed on the disabled list with a strained forearm. Dellin Betances will close in his place, while Chasen Shreve and Jacob Lindgren move up to the 8th and 7th inning roles.
Updated hierarchy: Betances | Shreve | Lindgren.
Tampa Bay Rays — Jake McGee finally earned that elusive first save of 2015, allowing one hit and striking out two in an uneventful 9th inning. Brad Boxberger pitched the 8th, facing the 2-3-4 hitters in the Angels’ lineup. It was Boxberger’s first appearance in a week after a battle with triceps soreness, and he arguably pitched in a higher-leverage spot given whom he faced. Since a blown save on May 26, McGee has allowed just one hit and lowered his ERA from 8.10 to 3.00. He slides ahead of Kevin Jepsen for now, but those two may be used interchangeably.
Updated hierarchy: Boxberger | McGee | Jepsen.
Atlanta Braves –As predicted in the Vulture Save Watch, Jim Johnson picked up the save for the Braves as Jason Grilli got a night off following two straight appearances totaling 50 pitches.
Hierarchy remains: Grilli | Johnson | Cunniff.
Baltimore Orioles — Speaking of correct VSW predictions, Darren O’Day shut down the Red Sox over two innings to earn his second save of the season. Zach Britton was needed for a five-out save the previous night.
Hierarchy remains: Britton | O’Day | Hunter.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Pedro Strop/Jason Motte, Chicago Cubs — The Cubs are still in a committee, so Hector Rondon may not get the 9th.
