June 12, 2016
Colorado Rockies – Jake McGee was placed on the DL yesterday and rookie Carlos Estevez recorded the save in his place. Jason Motte was originally sent out for the 9th but after he allowed a double and hit a batter, he was pulled for Estevez. After the game, manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the closer while McGee is out.
Updated hierarchy: Estevez | Motte | Logan.
Houston Astros — Will Harris ended his streak of 27 straight scoreless innings on Saturday, but still recorded his third save of the season. Harris has converted three straight save opportunities since Gregerson was demoted and he looks to be the primary closer for now.
Hierarchy remains: Harris | Giles | Gregerson.
Cincinnati Reds – Ross Ohlendorf recorded his first save for the Reds yesterday. Tony Cingrani pitched a perfect 8th with a switch hitter, who bats better against righties, and a lefty due up first. Since Cingrani is the only lefty in the Reds’ bullpen this could happen occasionally, but he still should be considered the closer and receive the majority of save chances.
Hierarchy remains: Cingrani | Ohlendorf | Wood.
Toronto Blue Jays — Before yesterday’s game, manager John Gibbons said that closer Roberto Osuna would be unavailable and Jason Grilli would serve as closer. There didn’t end up being a save opportunity on Saturday, but Grilli still pitched the ninth and struck out the side. Grilli slides into the set-up role and should see any vulture save chances moving forward.
Updated hierarchy: Osuna | Grilli | Floyd.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Ross Ohlendorf, Cincinnati Reds – Tony Cingrani has pitched in three straight and four of five.
2. Jason Motte/Boone Logan, Colorado Rockies – Carlos Estevez has pitched in two straight and four of the past five.
3. Kevin Siegrist, St. Louis Cardinals – Trevor Rosenthal has gone in three straight games
4. Cory Gearrin, San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla has appeared in two straight and four of five.
5. Fernando Salas, Los Angeles Angels – Huston Street threw 28 pitches in a blown save yesterday and also threw 30 pitches on Thursday so he could get Sunday off.
