May 9, 2021
New York Mets – Edwin Diaz got the day off yesterday and Trevor May pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season, but we aren’t telling you anything that the Vulture Save Watch didn’t already tell you yesterday.
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | May | Familia.
Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays received the results of Rafael Dolis’ MRI and it showed a grade 1 calf strain. Dolis has not been placed on the IL yet, but there is speculation that he could be added to the IL today when the Blue Jays have to make a roster move. Romano should continue to be the favorite for saves while Dolis is out.
Hierarchy remains: *Romano | Dolis | Chatwood.
* = closer-by-committee
Los Angeles Dodgers — In a game where the Dodgers’ once led 13-0, it’s amazing that there even was a save opportunity yesterday, but with a 14-11 lead in the ninth, the Dodgers called on Blake Treinen. Treinen struck out a pair in a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season. Manager Dave Roberts said that Kenley Jansen was available but since Treinen had already warmed up in case he was needed in the 8th, they just let him finish the game.
Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Treinen | Gonzalez.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. A.J. Minter (ATL) – Will Smith has pitched in three of four.
2. Jose Cisnero (DET) – Gregory Soto has also pitched in three of four, including a 25 pitch out yesterday
3. Ryan Helsley (STL) – Alex Reyes and Giovanni Gallegos were both used for more than 3 outs yesterday and both threw close to 30 pitches.
4. Daniel Hudson/Will Harris (WAS) – Brad Hand has pitched in two of three, including a 29 pitch blown save yesterday. Daniel Hudson has also pitched in two of three, but only three 7 pitches yesterday.
Monday
1. Mike Mayers/Aaron Slegers (LAA) – If Rasel Iglesias pitches Sunday, it will be two straight. Same for Mike Mayers.
