May 22, 2016
Colorado Rockies — Carlos Estevez pitched the eighth inning of a tie game last night and ended up getting the win after the Rockies scored four runs in the top of the ninth. Estevez now has a win and five holds in his last six appearances. In other Rockies’ bullpen news, Miguel Castro was activated from the DL a few days ago and could work his way back onto the hierarchy shortly.
Updated hierarchy: McGee | Estevez | Logan.
Los Angeles Angels — Last night, Joe Smith blew his first save since Huston Street went on the DL, as he gave up a three-run homer to Matt Wieters on his birthday. Street threw a bullpen on Friday and is scheduled to throw a simulated inning on Monday. He is targeting a return in late May or early June.
Hierarchy remains: Smith | Salas | Mahle.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kelvin Herrera, Kansas City Royals – Wade Davis has pitched in two straight and three of the past four.
2. Neftali Feliz, Pittsburgh Pirates – Mark Melancon and Tony Watson have both pitched in back-to-back games
3. Ross Ohlendorf, Cincinnati Reds – Tony Cingrani came on in the 7th inning a few nights ago and gave up the lead so Ohlendorf could get the next change in the 9th inning.
