June 28, 2016
New York Yankees – Aroldis Chapman had a save opportunity snatched away from him by Mother Nature last night – a rain delay in the ninth held him to only nine pitches. When play resumed hours later, Kirby Yates was given the unenviable task of warming up at 2 am to close out a game. He didn’t, giving up 3 runs and blowing his second save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Miller | Betances.
Washington Nationals – Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless, 10-pitch inning for the Nationals last night – the single-A Potomac Nationals, that is – before joining the big club later in the evening. Amazingly, it was Papelbon’s first ever rehab start in his long career. According to Pap, he “felt great” and is expected later this week. Until then, Shawn Kelley is the closer in DC.
Hierarchy remains: Kelley | Rivero | Treinen.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kevin Siegrist/Jonathan Broxton, St. Louis Cardinals – The Cardinals remain in committee mode until further notice.
