Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez picked up another save on Monday, and maintains his spot atop this committee. David Robertson, who got the 8th, should continue to see chances from time to time. Meanwhile, Corey Knebel was placed on the IL.
Hierarchy remains: *Dominguez | Robertson | Alvarado.
* = closer-by-committee
Minnesota Twins – The Twins have had two save opportunities since acquiring Jorge Lopez, and all three have gone to the former Oriole — two of which he has converted successfully. We think that’s enough to remove the asterisk, though we’ll be quick to bring it back should the Twins give Jhoan Duran a chance soon.
Updated hierarchy: Lopez | Duran | Pagan.
New York Mets – Darin Ruf on Monday became just the third position player in the last 35 years to throw TWO scoreless innings on less than 15 pitches. Maybe the key to navigating the fierce Atlanta lineup is a steady diet of “55-60 mph” as Ruf suggested.
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Ottavino | Lugo.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Dylan Floro – Tanner Scott has gone back to back (66 pitches).
2. Jose Leclerc – Jonathan Hernandez has gone three of four, and Brock Burke threw 39 pitches yesterday.
3. Emilio Pagan – Jorge Lopez and Jhoan Duran have gone three of four.
4. Kendall Graveman – Liam Hendriks has gone three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Trevor Stephan – If Emmanuel Clase goes tonight, it’s three straight.
2. Carl Edwards, Jr. – If Kyle Finnegan goes tonight, it’s back to back and three of four.
