April 20, 2021
Texas Rangers – The recently activated Joely Rodriguez got the 8th inning for the Rangers on Monday, tossing a scoreless inning with 2 Ks to bridge the gap to Ian Kennedy. With the rest of this bullpen in shambles, that’s enough to move him into the handcuff position.
Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Rodriguez | King.
San Francisco Giants – With Jake McGee still recovering from his COVID shot and Tyler Rogers getting the night off after going two straight, Wandy Peralta picked up the save. Another name to watch here is rookie Camilo Doval, who pitched a clean 8th inning ahead of Peralta. The 23-year-old righty struck out 80 hitters in 56.1 innings in the minors in 2019.
Hierarchy remains: McGee | Rogers | Peralta.
Philadelphia Phillies – Jose Alvarado will miss at least a game or two after coming in close contact with a positive COVID case. If Alvarado has to miss time, Connor Brogdon and Brandon Kintzler could see more late inning work.
Hierarchy remains: Neris | Alvarado | Coonrod.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Joely Rodriguez/John King – Ian Kennedy has gone back to back.
2. Devin Williams – Josh Hader has gone back to back.
3. Tyler Rogers – Jake McGee might need one more day til he can return.
Today/Tomorrow
1. Taylor Rogers/Jake Diekman – The Twins and A’s play a doubleheader today, which, depending on usage, could mean save chances for non-closers today or tomorrow.
