Jordan Hicks traded from Cardinals to Blue Jays

July 30, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays acquired Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals.  Hicks was one of the best relief arms on the market and we will slide him to the top of this committee while Romano is out.

Updated hierarchy: Hicks | Swanson | Garcia.
* = closer-by-committee

St. Louis Cardinals — The Cardinals have traded Jordan Hicks to the Blue Jays.  With Hicks gone, expect a committee including Giovanny Gallegos and JoJo Romero until Ryan Helsley can return.

Updated hierarchy: *Gallegos | Romero | Pallante.
* = closer-by-committee

Jordan Romano hits the IL with back inflammation

July 30, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays placed All-star closer Jordan Romano on the IL with back inflammation.   The Blue Jays will mix and match while Romano is out but Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia will likely be primary sources for saves while Romano is out.

Updated hierarchy: *Swanson | Garcia | Mayza.
*=closer-by-committee

Arizona Diamondbacks – Scott McGough came on for the last out of the 9th inning to pick up his 8th save of the season.  Kevin Ginkel retired the 4-5-6 hitters in the 8th inning of a tie game and ended up with the win.   Ginkel came back for the first out of the 9th inning before Andrew Chafin came on and got one out.  That left McGough for the final out.

Hierarchy remains: *Ginkel | Chafin | Castro.
* = closer-by-committee

Los Angeles Dodgers – Evan Phillips recorded the final four outs of the Dodgers’ 3-2 victory yesterday to pick up his 13th save of the season.  It was only Phillips’ second save in July but he is still the best bet for a save on any given night for the Dodgers.

Hierarchy remains: *Phillips | Graterol | Ferguson.
* = closer-by-committee

Vulture Save Watch
Today
1. Chris Martin (BOS) – Kenley Jansen has pitched in two straight and three of four.
2. Dylan Coleman (KC) – The entire Royals hierarchy has pitched in two straight.
3. Colin Holderman (PIT) – David Bednar threw 31 pitches yesterday

Monday
1. Tyler Rogers (SF) – If Camilo Doval pitches today, it will be two straight, including 25 pitches yesterday.