June 25, 2015
Toronto Blue Jays – Steve Delabar picked up his first save of the season yesterday in the 12th inning after Roberto Osuna got the final out of the 9th in a then-scoreless game. Osuna is still the leading candidate for saves going forward, but Delabar stands to play an important role in the Jays’ committee as well.
Hierarchy remains: *Osuna | Delabar | Schultz.
* = closer-by-committee
Arizona Diamondbacks – Enrique Burgos has returned to the Arizona roster and on Wednesday he made his first appearance since May 25, walking one and facing just three batters in a solid inning of work. He likely won’t return to the prominent role he held before his injury in May, but Burgos should see ample opportunities for holds in front of Brad Ziegler and Daniel Hudson.
Updated hierarchy: Ziegler | Hudson | Burgos.
Cincinnati Reds – With Aroldis Chapman still on paternity leave, J.J. Hoover picked up the save for the Reds on Wednesday. Chapman is expected to be back with the team on Thursday.
Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Hoover | Parra.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Boone Logan, Colorado Rockies – John Axford threw 32 pitches last night, blowing his first save with the Rockies.
2. Will Smith, Milwaukee Brewers – K-Rod has appeared in back-to-back games, combining to throw 29 pitches.
3. Casey Janssen, Washington Nationals – Drew Storen blew a save chance yesterday and has thrown 41 pitches over the last two games.
