August 26, 2023
Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista got the first two outs of the 9th inning but then left the game with arm discomfort. Manager Brandon Hyde hopes he will be ok today but we will keep an eye on this and alert you if Bautista will miss an extended period of time. Danny Coulombe recorded the one out save yesterday, but Yennier Cano would likely see the bulk of the save chances if Bautista is forced to go on the IL.
Hierarchy remains: Bautista | Cano | Fujinami.
Washington Nationals — Kylie Finnegan got the day off after pitching in two of three, including a 31 pitch save on Thursday. Hunter Harvey filled in and picked up his 10th save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Finnegan | Harvey | Thompson.
Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks had a six run lead heading into the 9th inning but Justin Martinez made a mess of things by giving up a grand slam to cut the lead to two. Paul Sewald had the night off so Kevin Ginkel got the call and he struck out both batters that he faced for his 4th save of the season. Score another one for the Vulture Save Watch.
Hierarchy remains: Sewald | Ginkel | McGough.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Yennier Cano (BAL) – Felix Bautista could be unavailable about leaving yesterday’s game
2. Chris Martin (BOS) – Boston is going to try and stay away from Kenley Jansen for a few days while he recovers from a hamstring injury.
3. Matt Brash (SEA) – Andres Munoz has pitched in three of four, including a 26 pitch outing yesterday.
4. Colin Holderman (PIT) – David Bednar has pitched in two straight and three of four.
5. Caleb Ferguson (LAD) – Evan Phillips has pitched in two straight while Brusdar Graterol threw 31 pitches yesterday.
Sunday
1. Kevin Ginkel (ARI) – If Paul Sewald pitches today, it will be two of three and four of six, including two 28 pitch outings.
2. Mark Leiter Jr. (CHC) – If Adbert Alzolay pitches today, it will be three of four.
3. Reynaldo Lopez/Matt Moore (LAA) – If Carlos Estevez pitches today, it will be two straight and three of four. Same for Reynaldo Lopez.
4. Bryan Abreu/Hector Neris (HOU) – If Ryan Pressly pitches today, it will be two straight and three of four. Same for Bryan Abreu.
