September 28, 2021
Washington Nationals – Tanner Rainey has looked significantly better since his return from AAA, and last night, the Nats rewarded him with a save chance. He retired the first two hitters before surrendering a walk and a double, but still got the job done, earning his third save of the year. We’re going to put a committee tag on here as it now seems to reason that Rainey and Kyle Finnegan (who pitched the 8th) are sharing the job.
Updated hierarchy: *Finnegan | Rainey | Machado.
* = closer-by-committee
Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates welcomed David Bednar back from the IL over the weekend; expect him to return to a high-leverage role — likely sharing save chances with Chris Stratton — in the season’s final week.
Updated hierarchy: *Stratton | Bednar | Shreve.
* = closer-by-committee
Tampa Bay Rays – After recording his first save, Nick Anderson needed to head back to the IL with a sore back. The carousel continues to spin.
Updated hierarchy: *McHugh | Fairbanks | Chargois.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Devin Williams – The Brewers may give Josh Hader a second day off after he pitched three straight over the weekend.
2. Craig Kimbrel – Liam Hendriks has gone back to back and four of five.
Tomorrow
1. Jhoulys Chacin – If Carlos Estevez goes tonight, it’s back to back.
