May 16, 2016
Texas Rangers – Though Rougned Odor stole all the headlines for his right cross to Jose Bautista, Sam Dyson was a hero (or villain, depending on your perspective) in his own right for treating us to this perfect form tackle of Russ Martin. Adding insult to injury, Dyson also retired Martin to end the game, picking up his second save of the year in the process. With Shawn Tolleson struggling, Dyson is a great speculative add if you have the roster space.
Hierarchy remains: Tolleson | Dyson | Diekman.
Detroit Tigers – Alex Wilson got the 8th inning ahead of Francisco Rodriguez on Sunday, picking up his fourth hold of the season. He got a brief look at closer last year down the stretch, and could factor in again on nights when K-Rod needs a break.
Updated hierarchy: Rodriguez | J.Wilson | A.Wilson.
San Francisco Giants – Over his last 8.2 innings, Hunter Strickland has only allowed 1 run, lowering his ERA from 5.40 to 3.18 and establishing himself as a reliable option in the Giants bullpen. Yesterday, he got the 8th inning in a tie game and earned the win. Josh Osich continues to pitch very effectively but has largely been used as a LOOGY in recent weeks, so he drops down behind Strickland for now.
Updated hierarchy: Casilla | Gearrin | Strickland.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Fernando Salas, Los Angeles Angels – Joe Smith has pitched in three straight.
2. Koji Uehara, Boston Red Sox – Craig Kimbrel has pitched in three straight.
3. Chasen Shreve, New York Yankees – Traditionally, Joe Girardi has abstained from using any reliever for three straight days before the All Star break, which might put him in a hole tonight, as Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, and Dellin Betances have all gone in back-to-back games. But if he holds form, they could all get the night off, making Chasen Shreve a candidate for a save.
