July 18, 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers – Plucked off the scrap heap after an unceremonious end to his tenure in Boston, Ryan Brasier has pitched surprisingly well (12.1 IP, 2 ER) for the Dodgers since being called up from AAA in June. Yesterday, with Evan Phillips getting a breather, Brasier picked up his first save as a Dodger.
Hierarchy remains: *Phillips | Graterol | Ferguson.
* = closer-by-committee
Washington Nationals – Kyle Finnegan did indeed get the first save opportunity following Hunter Harvey’s injury. It was his 12th of the year. Also as expected, Mason Thompson bridged the gap to Finnegan.
Hierarchy remains: Finnegan | Thompson | Weems.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Justin Topa – Paul Sewald and Andres Munoz have gone back to back.
2. Griffin Jax – Jhoan Duran might need a second day off after pitching three straight over the weekend.
3. Joel Payamps – Likewise for Devin Williams.
Tomorrow
1. Jason Adam – If Pete Fairbanks goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
2. Matt Moore – If Carlos Estevez goes today, it’s three of four.
3. Aroldis Chapman – Same for Will Smith…
4. Brusdar Graterol – …and Evan Phillips.
5. Trevor Stephan – If Emmanuel Clase goes today, it’s back to back.
6. Jason Foley – Same for Alex Lange…
7. Mason Thompson – …and Kyle Finnegan…
8. Giovanny Gallegos – …and Jordan Hicks.
