August 4, 2020
Cincinnati Reds – Nate Jones was on the cusp of closing for several years in Chicago, and after finding a new home in Cincinnati in the offseason, he’s quickly earned the trust of David Bell, who has pitched him ahead of Raisel Iglesias in his last two outings, including in the 8th inning last night.
Updated hierarchy: Iglesias | Strop | Jones.
Chicago Cubs – After Rowan Wick cleaned up a messy 9th inning for the Cubs on Saturday, David Ross wouldn’t commit to giving Craig Kimbrel the next save chance, and yesterday, he followed through on that not-committing, again turning to Wick for the last 4 outs of the game. That doesn’t mean Wick is the new closer — afterwards, Ross cited matchups and rest, saying that “every game will be different” — but look for him to share opportunities with Kimbrel and Jeremy Jeffress going forward. We’ll monitor to see if anyone takes a clear lead.
Updated hierarchy: *Kimbrel | Wick | Jeffress.
* = closer-by-committee
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Today
1. Adam Ottavino – Zack Britton has gone back to back.
2. Sergio Romo – Taylor Rogers has gone in three of four.
3. Pedro Strop – Raisel Iglesias has gone back to back and three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Aaron Bummer – If Alex Colome goes today, it’ll be two straight.
2. Drew Pomeranz/Emilio Pagan – Kirby Yates, Pomeranz, and Pagan all pitched last night; monitor usage tonight to see who’s available tomorrow.
