April 19, 2021
Tampa Bay Rays – To be fair, we told you this would happen: Yesterday morning, we pulled the asterisk from Diego Castillo, marking the first time since 2019 that the Rays had a non-committee. And then, yesterday afternoon, Castillo went out to finish off the 7th, pitched the 8th, and then gave way to Jeffrey Springs and his zero career saves who closed out the 2-run victory. Castillo is still the guy here, but for the first time this season, we’ve seen that “Rays gonna Rays” could still very much be in play here in the late innings.
Updated hierarchy: Castillo | Reed | Springs.
San Francisco Giants – Jake McGee was placed on the IL yesterday after receiving his second COVID vaccine shot. That allowed Tyler Rogers to pick up his first save of the season. McGee could be back as soon as today but Rogers is the clear handcuff if he is out longer.
Hierarchy remains: McGee | Rogers | Peralta.
San Diego Padres – Mark Melancon got his sixth save on Sunday and seems locked in to the ninth inning role. Emilio Pagan and Drew Pomeranz are still good relievers to own, but they’ll likely only get chances when Melancon is unavailable. We’re removing the asterisk.
Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Pagan | Pomeranz.
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Today
1. Cody Reed – Diego Castillo has gone back to back and three of four.
2. Emilio Pagan – Mark Melancon has 3 IP over the last three days and may get today off.
3. Tyler Rogers – If Jake McGee is out again today, Rogers could get the call again.
Tomorrow
1. John King – If Ian Kennedy goes today, it’ll be two straight.
2. Devin Williams – If Josh Hader goes today, it’ll be two straight.
