July 29, 2018
Cincinnati Reds — Jared Hughes came on in the 8th inning with the Reds up 2 and got a double play to end the inning. After the Reds added two runs in the bottom of the 8th to make it a 4 run lead, Hughes came back out to finish the game and record his seventh save of the season. Closer Raisel Iglesias has been the subject of trade rumors, but with Iglesias under team control through 2021 the Reds will be looking for a big return and it remains to be seen if any teams are willing to pay that price.
Hierarchy remains: Iglesias | Hughes | Garrett.
Miami Marlins — Kyle Barraclough couldn’t hold a one run lead in the ninth yesterday and blew his second consecutive save chance. Barraclough is another closer who has drawn a lot of interest in the trade market, and although the Marlins are rumored to be asking for a lot in return, some teams may be willing to overpay to get him.
Hierarchy remains: Barraclough | Steckenrider | Ziegler.
Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays’ bullpen had a day to forget yesterday. Tyler Clippard gave up two runs in the 7th and Ryan Tepera followed up allowing four runs in the 8th without recording an out. The Blue Jays don’t really have many other options after trading Seung-Hwan Oh so they will likely continue to send those two out there until Roberto Osuna is eligible to return in a week.
Hierarchy remains: *Tepera | Clippard | Loup.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Drew Steckenrider – Kyle Barraclough has pitched in two straight, including a 27 pitch blown save yesterday
Monday
1. Jordan Hicks/Luke Gregerson – Bud Norris and Jordan Hicks have both pitched in two straight heading into Sunday
