April 11, 2023

New York Mets – It was a 5-run game, but the Mets flipped the script on their early season bullpen deployment, with David Robertson getting the 8th (against the top of the order) and Adam Ottavino handling the 9th. Though Robertson seems to be the top arm here, this usage bolsters the strength of the asterisk if he’s going to be used as the relief ace rather than as traditional closer.

Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Ottavino | Raley.
* = closer-by-committee

Arizona Diamondbacks – Andrew Chafin picked up his 2nd save of the year on Monday, following a clean 8th from Scott McGough. Chafin now leads the pair in saves (2 to 1) and hasn’t allowed an earned run this year, earning him the top spot of the committee.

Updated hierarchy: *Chafin | McGough | Ginkel.
* = closer-by-committee

Chicago White Sox – Joe Kelly was placed on the IL with a right groin strain. Look for Aaron Bummer’s hold chances to increase in his absence.

Updated hierarchy: *Lopez | Graveman | Bummer.
* = closer-by-committee

VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Joe Jimenez – AJ Minter has gone back to back.
2. Trevor Stephan – Emmanuel Clase and James Karinchak have both gone back to back.
3. Diego Castillo – Paul Sewald (45 pitches across three outings) and Matt Brash (49 pitches across three outings) could both be off today.

Tomorrow
1. Cionel Perez/Bryan Baker – The whole Baltimore hierarchy pitched Monday; depending who goes tonight will determine tomorrow’s usage.
2. Kendall Graveman/Aaron Bummer – Likewise for the White Sox.
3. Carl Edwards Jr. – If Kyle Finnegan goes today, it’s back to back and four of five.
4. Ian Gibaut – If Alexis Diaz goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
5. Brad Boxberger – If Michael Fulmer goes today, it’s back to back.