July 25, 2023
Kansas City Royals – Carlos Hernandez got the 8th inning ahead of Scott Barlow, which has been a trend as of late. He moves up to the handcuff spot after another successful bridge.
Updated hierarchy: Barlow | Hernandez | Clarke.
Baltimore Orioles – With most of the Orioles hierarchy on the shelf due to heavy usage, Cionel Perez was the man summoned for the 9th inning. He converted for his first save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Bautista | Cano | Baker.
Arizona Diamondbacks – A brutal stretch for the Arizona bullpen continued last night, as Andrew Chafin was unable to protect a 1-run lead in the 9th, while Kevin Ginkel allowed a backbreaking 3-run double when summoned to try and keep the game close. And while Scott McGough provided a clean 8th inning outing, that was actually his first scoreless appearance since July 5th. We’ll continue to keep a close eye as to how Torey Lovullo proceeds here.
Hierarchy remains: *Ginkel | Chafin | Castro.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Erik Swanson – Jordan Romano has gone back to back and four of five.
2. Justin Topa – Same for Paul Sewald, and Andres Munoz threw 24 pitches yesterday and took a blown save.
3. Carlos Hernandez – Scott Barlow has gone back to back.
4. Gregory Soto – Same for Craig Kimbrel…
5. Brusdar Graterol – …and Evan Phillips.
6. Lucas Sims – Alexis Diaz has gone in three of four.
Tomorrow
1. Griffin Jax/Emilio Pagan – If Jhoan Duran goes today, it’s three of four.
2. Joel Payamps – If Devin Williams goes today, it’s back to back and three of four.
3. Bryan Abreu – If Ryan Pressly goes today, it’s back to back.
4. Giovanny Gallegos – Same for Jordan Hicks.
