September 15, 2016
Detroit Tigers – Bruce Rondon pitched a clean 8th inning ahead of Francisco Rodriguez on Wednesday, his second straight appearance where he’s nabbed an 8th inning hold. It also marked his 9th straight scoreless appearance (9 IP, 13 Ks, 4 BBs), and with his usage over the last few games, he’s the closest thing the Tigers have to a handcuff for K-Rod.
Updated hierarchy: Rodriguez | Rondon | J.Wilson.
Miami Marlins – David Phelps returned from the disabled list and also returned to the Miami bullpen, splitting the 8th inning with Mike Dunn. Phelps, who set up for A.J. Ramos for a time earlier this year, re-enters the hierarchy as a reliable bridge to the late-inning guys.
Updated hierarchy: Ramos | Rodney | Phelps.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Hector Neris, Philadelphia Phillies – Jeanmar Gomez has pitched in three straight.
2. Tyler Clippard, New York Yankees – Dellin Betances has thrown in back to back games (2.1 IP). Clippard has also appeared in both games, but with a significantly lighter workload.
3. Brad Brach, Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton has pitched in back to back games and four of five.
