April 26, 2022
San Francisco Giants – The Giants put together an admirable bullpen game against Corbin Burnes on Monday, as six pitchers combined to allow just one unearned run over seven innings. After the Giants took the lead in the top of the 8th, Jake McGee blew the save in the bottom half but ultimately earning the win after Camilo Doval pitched a perfect 9th. Doval remains the leader in what, so far, has been a matchup- and usage-based committee. Should Gabe Kapler continue to employ Doval and McGee in this fashion, look for the righty to continue to get about 2/3rds of the opportunities.
Hierarchy remains: *Doval | McGee | Rogers.
* = closer-by-committee
St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos had a forgettable night on Monday, retiring two of the first three hitters he faced, but then ultimately allowing four earned runs, with the game’s deciding play coming when he was late covering first. He’s been very good so far, and this single outing won’t threaten his spot atop the hierarchy yet, but should he have another bad inning or two, the Cardinals have several options, with Genesis Cabrera and an unhittable-thus-far Ryan Helsley (5.1 IP, 0 ER, 0.19 WHIP, 11 Ks) also performing well.
Hierarchy remains: Gallegos | Cabrera | Helsley.
Texas Rangers – Spencer Patton went on the IL over the weekend; look for Brett Martin to get a few more holds opportunities as a result.
Updated hierarchy: *Barlow | Bush | Martin.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Kendall Graveman – Liam Hendriks threw a combined 46 pitches on Saturday and Sunday (30 on Sunday) and might get an extra day off.
Tomorrow
1. Ryan Tepera/Aaron Loup – If Raisel Iglesias or Ryan Tepera go today, it’ll be two straight; check usage to see who might be available tomorrow.
2. Genesis Cabrera/Ryan Helsley – Likewise for Giovanny Gallegos and Genesis Cabrera.
3. Jake McGee/Tyler Rogers – Likewise for Camilo Doval and Jake McGee.
4. Trevor May – If Edwin Diaz goes today, it’s two straight. Trevor May likely won’t pitch today after a 28 pitch outing Sunday, but should be available Wednesday.
