April 20, 2023
Colorado Rockies — Daniel Bard returned from the injured list and had an uneventful eighth inning with the Rockies up 11. He should immediately resume his role as Colorado’s regular closer.
Updated hierarchy: Bard | Johnson | Hand.
Milwaukee Brewers — Devin Williams had thrown 53 pitches over the last three days, so the Brewers used Matt Bush to nail down the save on Wednesday.
Hierarchy remains: Williams | Bush | Strzelecki.
New York Mets — The Mets’ two-headed closer continues to roll. Adam Ottavino picked up his second straight save after David Robertson was called on for a high-leverage eighth. Over the past five days, each man has two saves.
Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Ottavino | Raley.
* = closer-by-committee
San Francisco Giants — Taylor Rogers has had a rough start to this season (13.50 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, 11.6 BB/9), but in closing out the eleventh inning on Wednesday, he earned his first save.
Hierarchy remains: Doval | Ty. Rogers | Brebbia.
Minnesota Twins — Brent Headrick’s MLB debut came Wednesday, and for protecting a big lead for three innings, he left Fenway Park with a three-inning save. If you had Headrick in your lineup yesterday, congratulations are in order — because you are Brent Headrick.
Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Lopez | Thielbar.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Jose Quijada (LAA) — Carlos Estevez has pitched a lot lately (56 pitches over three days).
2. Seranthony Dominguez (PHI) — Jose Alvarado and Craig Kimbrel have pitched in two straight.
Friday:
1. Brooks Raley (NYM) — Both David Robertson and Adam Ottavino have seen some heavy use.
