July 29, 2021
Texas Rangers – The Rangers sent Joely Rodriguez to the Yankees as part of yesterday’s Joey Gallo trade, leaving Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz (the latter of whom figures to be on paternity leave for another couple days) as the top two arms behind Ian Kennedy.
Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Patton | Sborz.
Arizona Diamondbacks – Holding a 1-run lead, Arizona went to closer Joakim Soria for the 8th inning. Soria faced 9-1-2-3, allowing a single while collecting two strikeouts, and then gave way to Tyler Clippard for the 9th, who locked down the save. Clippard has all of 3 innings under his belt in 2021, but perhaps the DBacks are still trying to see if a contender is willing to pay something for his services down the stretch.
Updated hierarchy: Soria | Clippard | Ramirez.
Miami Marlins — The Marlins have traded closer Yimi Garcia to the Astros. Anthony Bender and Dylan Floro should lead a committee for Miami and we will see if either one can establish themselves as the primary closer the rest of the season.
Updated hierarchy remains: *Bender | Floro | Bass.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Ryan Burr/Aaron Bummer – Liam Hendriks and Michael Kopech have gone back to back and three of four.
2. Jose Cisnero – Gregory Soto figures to be down after throwing 24 pitches yesterday (66 total over the last three days).
3. Steve Cishek – Raisel Iglesias went 1.2 innings last night and has seen a ton of work this past week (five appearances).
Tomorrow
1. Devin Williams – If Josh Hader goes tonight, it’s back to back.
2. Trevor May – If Edwin Diaz goes tonight, it’s back to back and four of five.
3. Chad Green/Jonathan Loaisiga – If Aroldis Chapman or Chad Green go today, it’s three straight.
