June 19, 2023
Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz didn’t pitch on Saturday, but apparently the Reds felt like they needed to give him Sunday off as well. This allowed Alex Young to pick up his first save in the 10th inning. Young has had a good season, but it remains to be seen whether he’s vaulted his way into the hierarchy at this point.
Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Sims | Gibaut.
Detroit Tigers – Alex Lange had a dreadful appearance, allowing all five hitters he faced to reach base (1 hit, 2 walks, 2 HBP), but the Tigers hung on thanks to a 2-inning save from Jason Foley, who relieved Lange and was spectacular, logging 4 Ks and allowing just one hit as he closed out the victory. We’ve got a committee here, folks.
Updated hierarchy: *Lange | Foley | Cisnero.
* = closer-by-committee
Miami Marlins – Andrew Nardi is for real! The Nard Dog picked up his first save of the season on Sunday, notching his 19th consecutive appearance without an earned run. He’s made his way onto this hierarchy, though we still expect that AJ Puk to handle the 9th on most nights.
Updated hierarchy: Puk | Floro | Nardi.
St. Louis Cardinals – Two days, two saves for Jordan Hicks. The flamethrower moves to the top of the hierarchy as a result, though we’ll keep the committee tag on here until he gets a couple more.
Updated hierarchy: *Hicks | Gallegos | VerHagen.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Giovanny Gallegos – Jordan Hicks has gone back to back.
2. Tim Hill – The entire San Diego hierarchy has gone back to back, so taking a stab here with lefty Tim Hill.
Tomorrow
1. Chris Martin/Josh Winckowski – If Kenley Jansen or Chris Martin go today, it’s back to back.
2. Jose Cisnero – Same for Alex Lange and Jason Foley…
3. Bryan Abreu/Hector Neris – …and Ryan Pressly and Bryan Abreu.
