September 27, 2017
Philadelphia Phillies – Adam Morgan, who has allowed just two runs over his last 25 innings, has recorded a hold in each of his last three appearances, twice pitching after Edubray Ramos. While the lefty isn’t likely to get a save during the final week, he may be worth an add if you’re looking for holds.
Updated hierarchy: Neris | Garcia | Morgan.
Kansas City Royals — Joakim Soria looks to have reclaimed the eighth inning since coming off the DL. Kelvin Herrera pitched the seventh ahead of Soria in a 2-1 win on Tuesday, and may do more of the same to finish the season.
Updated hierarchy: *Minor | Soria | Herrera.
* = closer-by-committee
Pittsburgh Pirates – Steven Brault allowed just two hits over the final three innings of a 10-1 Pirates win en route to picking up his first career save.
Hierarchy remains: Rivero | Kontos | Hudson.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. AJ Ramos – Jeurys Familia has pitched in two straight and four of five.
Tomorrow
1. Tyler Lyons/Seung Hwan Oh – Juan Nicasio threw 31 pitches to get the final four outs in Tuesday’s win. The Cardinals are fighting for the final Wild Card spot, but if Nicasio throws a lot of pitches again on Wednesday, he may get a night off on Thursday.
