April 12, 2021
Cleveland Indians – Emmanuel Clase picked up his second save in three days on Sunday. James Karinchak (0.00 ERA through four outings) has also pitched well in the early going, but one more save for Clase and we’ll likely remove his asterisk.
Hierarchy remains: *Clase | Karinchak | Wittgren.
* = closer-by-committee
San Francisco Giants – The Giants placed Reyes Moronta on the IL with a right flexor strain. Wandy Peralta figures to get a few more hold chances in his absence.
Updated hierarchy: McGee | Rogers | Peralta.
Philadelphia Phillies – Archie Bradley was placed on the IL with a strained oblique. Sam Coonrod slides on to the hierarchy.
Updated hierarchy: Neris | Alvarado | Coonrod.
Kansas City Royals – With the game in extra innings and with the rest of the Royals hierarchy having already pitched, Kyle Zimmer closed out the win for his first career save. Zimmer has been stellar so far this season and could find his way on to the hierarchy soon if the Royals start using him in higher-leverage spots more consistently.
Hierarchy remains: *Holland | Hahn | Barlow.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Kendall Graveman (SEA) – Rafael Montero has gone back to back.
2. Aaron Bummer (CHW) – Liam Hendriks threw 28 pitches in a rough outing last night and could get the day off.
Tomorrow
1. Cody Reed (TB) – Diego Castillo threw 1.2 innings last night; if he goes again today he’ll be off Tuesday.
2. Chad Green (NYY) – If Aroldis Chapman goes today, it’ll be two straight.
