April 10, 2023

Houston Astros – Bryan Abreu got the 8th inning ahead of Ryan Pressly on Sunday and now has 10 strikeouts in 5.2 innings to go along with his two holds. At the very least, he deserves a place on the hierarchy, and he might move in to the handcuff spot if his usage continues in this fashion.

Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Montero | Abreu.

Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz got the day off after throwing 32 pitches on Saturday, allowing Ian Gibaut to pick up his first save. Given Reiver Sanmartin’s early struggles, we’ll move Gibaut up.

Updated hierarchy: Diaz | Gibaut | Law.

San Francisco Giants – Camilo Doval got the day off after pitching two straight, allowing Tyler Rogers to pick up his first save of the season.

Hierarchy remains: Doval | Ta. Rogers | Brebbia.

Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza picked up a 10th inning save, closing out a wild 12-11 victory over the Angels. The rest of the Toronto hierarchy had already appeared.

Hierarchy remains: Romano | Swanson | Cimber.

Seattle Mariners – Andres Munoz was placed on the IL with a right deltoid strain. Fortunately, it doesn’t appear to be serious, but this means that Paul Sewald will likely get the majority of save opportunities for the next couple weeks.

Updated hierarchy: *Sewald | Brash | Castillo.
* = closer-by-committee

VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Jose Quijada/Jimmy Herget – Carlos Estevez has gone back to back.
2. Ron Marinaccio – Clay Holmes has gone back to back.
3. Chris Martin – Kenley Jansen threw 27 pitches yesterday and could get the day off.

Tomorrow
1. Brad Hand – If Pierce Johnson goes today, it’s back to back.
2. Colin Holderman – Same goes for David Bednar…
3. Matt Bush – …and Devin Williams…
4. Joe Jimenez – …and AJ Minter…
5. Will Smith – …and Jose Leclerc…
6. Dany Jimenez – …and Trevor May…
7. Rafael Montero – …and Ryan Pressly…
8. James Karinchak – …and Emmanuel Clase.