June 17, 2022
Texas Rangers – Jose Leclerc (remember him?) was finally activated from the injured list on Thursday after nearly two years. He had battled various arm injuries. The former ninth-inning man could eventually factor into the late innings. We’ll first have to see how he looks and how he’s deployed, of course.
Hierarchy remains: Barlow | Bush | Santana.
Milwaukee Brewers — Josh Hader should be back with the Brewers sometime this weekend, though no official timetable was given when he was placed on the paternity list two days ago. But will he be with the Brewers long term? Baseball reporter Jon Heyman speculates Hader could be a coveted asset at the trade deadline, should Milwaukee decide to sell. A trade seems unlikely, but if Devin Williams is still available in deeper leagues, perhaps he’s worth stashing.
Hierarchy remains: Williams | Boxberger | Suter.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Eli Morgan (CLE) – Emmanuel Clase has worked in three straight and four of the last five days.
2. Michael Fulmer (DET) – Gregory Soto threw 34 pitches in a rough outing Thursday and has gone in two of three.
3. Wil Crowe (PIT) – David Bednar pitched Tuesday (13 pitches) and Wednesday (43 pitches) and could need a second day off in a row.
4. Brad Hand (PHI) — The Phillies have a doubleheader . . .
5. Kyle Finnegan (WAS) — . . . against the Nationals.
Saturday:
1. Michael King (NYY) – A Friday outing would be three of four for Clay Holmes.
2. Felix Bautista (BAL) – Same as above for Jorge Lopez.
3. Anthony Bass (MIA) – Ditto for Tanner Scott.
4. Ryan Tepera (LAA) – The Angels play a doubleheader on Saturday…
5. Diego Castillo (SEA) – … against the Mariners.
