August 25, 2020
Buffalo Blue Jays – That’s two saves in three days for Jordan Romano, who now has a 0.64 ERA. Anthony Bass pitched on Friday and Saturday but likely could have gone Monday, so we suspect this usage means that Romano has taken the lead for saves here. (Bass was supportive nonetheless.) The asterisk stays on for now, but Romano could take this job and run with it.
Updated hierarchy: *Romano | Bass | Dolis.
* = closer-by-committee
Colorado Rockies – Protecting a one-run lead from the 5th inning onward, the Rockies first tapped Carlos Estevez to get out of a sticky situation in the 7th, leaving him in for the 8th after he escaped the jam. That left the 9th to Daniel Bard, who converted the save, his second of the season. Jairo Diaz did not appear, so it seems Bard and Estevez have jumped him in this committee.
Updated hierarchy: *Bard | Estevez | Diaz.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Joely Rodriguez – Rafael Montero threw 31 pitches across 1.1 innings last night and Jonathan Hernandez has gone two straight (2.2 innings).
2. Tyler Clippard – Taylor Rogers, Sergio Romo, and Trevor May have all gone back to back.
Today/tomorrow
1. David Phelps/Devin Williams – Josh Hader threw 22 pitches last night and David Phelps has gone back to back. If Hader can’t go tonight, Devin Williams is the best bet for a save; if he can, then grab Phelps (who should be off today) for Wednesday.
2. Brad Boxberger/Nick Vincent – Brandon Kintzler and Brad Boxberger have pitched in three of four, and Nick Vincent has gone in two of three. Kintzler could get the night off, and if he doesn’t, watch usage to see who’s available tomorrow.
