August 8, 2016
Miami Marlins – A.J. Ramos has been dealing with a jammed finger, and while the Marlins have not discussed a stint on the disabled list, Ramos was apparently unavailable for the weekend. On Sunday, Fernando Rodney picked up his 18th save of the season — and first for the Marlins — in Ramos’s stead.
Hierarchy remains: Ramos | Rodney | Barraclough.
Seattle Mariners – Edwin Diaz got the night off after pitching in four of the last five, so Tom Wilhelmsen picked up the save in his stead. Meanwhile, the Vulture Save Watch patted itself on the back.
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Wilhelmsen | Storen.
Baltimore Orioles – Ubaldo Jimenez picked up a three-inning save in a blowout yesterday. Did you have him in your lineup? Send us a screenshot as proof and we’ll give you Closer Monkey Premium for a year!
Hierarchy remains: Britton | O’Day | Brach.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Justin Wilson/Shane Greene, Detroit Tigers – Francisco Rodriguez has pitched in three straight and four of five.
2. Fernando Rodney, Miami Marlins – A.J. Ramos is day-to-day with a sore finger.
3. Jake Diekman, Texas Rangers – Both Sam Dyson and Jeremy Jeffress have pitched back to back games and three of four (and neither was particularly good yesterday), so Diekman could get a save opp if they both get the night off.
4. Pat Neshek, Houston Astros – Ken Giles threw 36 pitches last night in an effort that spanned the 8th and 9th innings.
