August 23, 2022
New York Yankees – A Scott Effross IL stint, combined with the Yankees continued reluctance to give the full time job back to Aroldis Chapman, meant that Jonathan Loaisiga was asked to get the final four outs of Monday’s Subway Series opener. Loaisiga responded by retiring all four hitters he faced, becoming the 11th Yankee to record a save this season. Yankees gonna… Rays?
Updated hierarchy: *Chapman | Peralta | Loaisiga.
* = closer-by-committee
Philadelphia Phillies – With most of the Phillies bullpen unavailable, Andrew Bellatti picked up his second save of the season with a scoreless 9th inning.
Hierarchy remains: Robertson | Alvarado | Hand.
Tampa Bay Rays – Jason Adam got the middle of the Angels’ order in the 8th inning, leaving the 9th to Shawn Armstrong, who converted for his first save of the season. He’s the 10th Tampa Bay reliever to record a save this season, in case you were wondering after reading that Yankees update.
Hierarchy remains: *Adam | Fairbanks | Poche.
* = closer-by-committee
Texas Rangers – With Jonathan Hernandez needing a second day off after pitching two innings on Sunday, the Rangers turned to Matt Moore for Monday’s save chance. The lefty converted for his third save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Hernandez | Moore | Leclerc.
St. Louis Cardinals – Ryan Helsley was placed on the restricted list yesterday following his three day maximum on the paternity list. This could be for any number of reasons, but we’ll reshuffle Giovanny Gallegos to the top with the understanding that this could switch back in a matter of hours.
Updated hierarchy: Gallegos | Cabrera | Hicks.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Jose Alvarado – David Robertson might need a second day off after throwing a ton of pitches over the weekend.
Tomorrow
1. Dylan Floro – If Tanner Scott goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
