June 30, 2019
Colorado Rockies — Wade Davis struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning yesterday to pick up the save. Davis threw nine of his twelve pitches for strikes and it was especially encouraging because the game was in Colorado, where he has really struggled this year. It’s worth noting that Scott Oberg was unavailable on Saturday night. We will see what the Rockies do next but yesterday’s appearance could allow Davis to hold off Oberg at least for now.
Hierarchy remains: Davis | Oberg | Shaw.
Tampa Bay Rays — Jose Alvarado returned to the mound yesterday, pitching the ninth with the Rays up four. As expected for a guy who hasn’t pitched in almost a month, it was a mixed bag. Alvarado’s velocity was there, as he was almost hitting triple digits, but he showed some rust. We will leave Pagan at the top of the committee for now while Alvarado rounds back into form.
Hierarchy remains: *Pagan | Alvarado | Roe.
* = closer-by-committee
Miami Marlins — Sergio Romo has shown no ill effects from the bruised knee injury he suffered a few days ago as he pitched another scoreless inning yesterday for his 15th save of the season. With Tayron Guerrero on the IL, Nick Anderson assumed set-up duties and pitched a scoreless 8th. Behind Anderson, lefties Jose Quijada and Jarlin Garcia should see more time in the later innings.
Updated hierarchy: Romo | Anderson | Quijada.
Atlanta Braves — Luke Jackson recorded his 13th save of the season on Saturday. Although Jackson has 6 blown saves this season, his overall numbers are good, especially in his last 16 appearances. The Braves are playing really well and Jackson should continue to be a good source of saves.
Hierarchy remains: Jackson | Swarzak | Minter.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Scott Oberg – Wade Davis has pitched in three of four, and four of six.
2. Jose Quijada – Sergio Romo and Nick Anderson have both pitched in three straight
3. Hector Rondon – Roberto Osuna and Ryan Pressley have both pitched in back-to-back games.
Monday
1. Jeremy Jeffress – If Josh Hader pitches on Sunday, it will be two straight and three of four.
