May 15, 2023
Miami Marlins – A.J. Puk was placed on the IL with nerve irritation. Dylan Floro picked up the save on Sunday; expect him to lead the Miami Committee with Tanner Scott and Matt Barnes also in the mix.
Updated hierarchy: *Floro | Scott | Barnes.
* = closer-by-committee
Los Angeles Angels – After a dreadful outing against Cleveland on Saturday, the Angels designated Ryan Tepera for assignment. We’re guessing the veteran will catch on somewhere; meanwhile, look for Chris Devenski to get a few more hold opportunities.
Updated hierarchy: Estevez | Moore | Devenski.
Atlanta Braves – Raisel Iglesias started his season with two scoreless innings, but his last two outings have been concerning. After giving up two runs on Wednesday, he blew the save on Sunday as the Blue Jays walked him off in the 9th. Nobody really established themselves in Iglesias’s early season absence, but he’ll need to find his form quickly if he’s going to maintain his role.
Hierarchy remains: Iglesias | Minter | Anderson.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Trevor Stephan – Emmanuel Clase has thrown 52 pitches over the last three days.
2. Lucas Sims – Alexis Diaz threw 41 pitches on Saturday (and 15 on Friday) and might need a second day off.
Tomorrow
1. Matt Moore – If Carlos Estevez goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
2. Colin Poche – Same for Jason Adam…
3. Bryan Abreu/Hector Neris – …and Ryan Pressly…
4. Tanner Scott – …and Dylan Floro.
5. Jason Foley – If Alex Lange goes today, it’s back to back.
6. Colin Holderman – Same for David Bednar…
7. AJ Minter/Nick Anderson – …and Raisel Iglesias.
