June 6, 2016
Minnesota Twins – After entering with the game tied and giving up two runs to take the loss, Kevin Jepsen saw his ERA climb to 6.26. He’s now given up runs in 12 of his 24 appearances this season. He’d probably be out of a job right now if Glen Perkins’s return wasn’t in sight — and he might be anyway. We’ll continue to monitor.
Hierarchy remains: Jepsen | Abad | May.
New York Yankees – Trade rumors have begun swirling around the 26-30 Yankees, and if they decide to rebuild, it’s likely that one or more of their trio of late inning arms would be on the block. Aroldis Chapman will be a free agent after this year, while Andrew Miller’s name is also being thrown around. If Miller is available in your league, he’s worth an add, as he’d likely close almost anywhere that he’s dealt.
Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Miller | Betances.
Houston Astros – Will Harris recorded the save on Sunday instead of Luke Gregerson, and after the game, A.J. Hinch confirmed that Gregerson will be removed from the closer’s role and other guys will get a look. We will put Harris at the top of hierarchy based on his save today and his twenty five appearance scoreless streak. Ken Giles picked up a save last week when Gregerson was unavailable so he should see chances as well, and Michael Feliz has impressed recently and could also be an option. Gregerson is also supposedly going to get another chance, so hold on to him if you’ve got the roster space.
Updated hierarchy: *Harris | Giles | Feliz.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Xavier Cedeno, Tampa Bay Rays – Alex Colome has pitched in three straight.
2. Andrew Miller, New York Yankees – Aroldis Chapman has pitched in back to back games and three of four.
3. Ken Giles/Luke Gregerson, Houston Astros – The Astros are in committee mode, and while Will Harris got the save yesterday, he’s pitched two in a row.
