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August 9, 2016
Los Angeles Angels – Cam Bedrosian was placed on the disabled list this afternoon with middle finger tendinitis. With Joe Smith shipped off to the Cubs and Huston Street still hurting, we think Fernando Salas is the best bet for saves for the time being. JC Ramirez could also factor in to the mix.
Updated hierarchy: *Salas | Ramirez | Guerra.
* = closer-by-committee
August 9, 2016
Colorado Rockies — As we’ve been predicting for a while, Walt Weiss has decided to go back to Adam Ottavino in the closer’s role. Carlos Estevez will slip back to at least fourth-chair, behind Ottavino, Boone Logan, and Jake McGee.
Updated hierarchy: Ottavino | Logan | McGee.
August 9, 2016
Miami Marlins – A.J. Ramos’s finger injury was apparently more serious than the team let on, and he’s expected to be placed on the disabled list. Fernando Rodney, who got the save on Sunday, should close in his place.
Updated hierarchy: Rodney | Barraclough | Dunn.
August 9, 2016
Colorado Rockies — This might be the last straw for Carlos Estevez’s job as the Rockies’ closer. Following a couple of miserable outings last week, Estevez melted down last night at Coors Field, coughing up three runs in one-third of an inning for his fifth blown save of the year. After the game, Walt Weiss said he was “not going to talk about roles after the game.” When he does talk about roles, especially whether Adam Ottavino will step in as closer, we’ll let you know.
Hierarchy remains: Estevez | Ottavino | Logan.
Seattle Mariners – A few days ago, the Pirates traded flamethrower Arquimedes Caminero to the Mariners. Yesterday, the Mariners called up Caminero from Triple-A and he was immediately put into a high-leverage spot last night in the 8th inning. The Mariners seem keen on Caminero helping them down the stretch, so we will add him to our hierarchy. Sorry, Drew Storen.
Updated hierarchy: Diaz | Wilhelmsen | Caminero.
Atlanta Braves — Chris Withrow has been placed on the 15-day DL with elbow pain. While his timetable is unclear, we expect Ian Krol to get more late-inning opportunities while Withrow is out.
Updated hierarchy: Johnson | Cabrera | Krol.
Texas Rangers – It was another banner night for the Vulture Save Watch, as Jake Diekman closed the door on the Rangers’ come-from-behind win. Thanks to Carlos Estevez for the assist!
Hierarchy remains: Dyson | Jeffress | Diekman.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kyle Barraclough, Miami Marlins -With A.J. Ramos still nursing a sore thumb and Old Man Fernando Rodney having pitched a ton in the last week, Barraclough might get the nod tonight.
2. Mauricio Cabrera, Atlanta Braves – Jim Johnson has thrown 24 pitches over the last two days.
3. Raisel Iglesias, Cincinnati Reds – Tony Cingrani had a rough 25-pitch outing last night, so Iglesias may get a look in an always-volatile Reds ‘pen.
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