April 13, 2021
Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims picked up a 1-out save on Monday, entering with a runner on and two out with the Reds up by 3. This is the first indication that Cincinnati may actually use something of a committee, as all the other consequential 9th innings had gone to Amir Garrett thus far. We’ll keep the hierarchy as is and continue to monitor this situation going forward.
Hierarchy remains: *Garrett | Sims | Doolittle.
* = closer-by-committee
Miami Marlins – Yimi Garcia continues to get things done for Miami, earning a win in yesterday’s extra-inning game, and in recent days, another former Dodger has been the one to bridge the gap. We’re removing Garcia’s asterisk and adding Dylan Floro (5.1 IP, 7 Ks, 0 ER) to the hierarchy.
Updated hierarchy: Garcia | Bleier | Floro.
Kansas City Royals – Jesse Hahn was placed on the IL on Monday with a right shoulder issue. Look for Josh Staumont and Kyle Zimmer to get some more late inning action as a result.
Updated hierarchy: *Holland | Staumont | Zimmer.
* = closer-by-committee
Seattle Mariners – Anthony Misiewicz was placed on the IL on Monday for undisclosed reasons. We’ll add Drew Steckenrider, who has bounced back from a tough season debut, to the hierarchy in his place.
Updated hierarchy: Montero | Graveman | Steckenrider.
Chicago Cubs – Three Cubs relievers — Brandon Workman, Dan Winkler, and Jason Adam — were placed on the COVID-19 IL, so we’re shaking up the hierarchy a bit. And so for the first time since 2017, we welcome Rex Brothers, who has two holds so far this season, back to a major league hierarchy.
Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Chafin | Brothers.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Sean Newcomb (ATL) – Will Smith has gone three straight.
2. Daniel Hudson (WAS) – Brad Hand has pitched back to back games following his activation and should get today off.
3. Chad Green (NYY) – Aroldis Chapman has gone back to back.
4. Ryan Thompson/Andrew Kittredge (TB) – Diego Castillo and Cody Reed will both be down today so the Rays will mix and match if they have a lead.
5. Tanner Scott (BAL), Kendall Graveman (SEA), Jose Alvarado (PHI), Trevor May (NYM) – These teams all have doubleheaders today, making a possible save chance for one of the set-up men much more likely.
Tomorrow
1. Devin Williams (MIL) – Josh Hader finally got his first save of the year yesterday; if he pitches today, he’ll be off Wednesday.
