September 12, 2023
Atlanta Braves – After AJ Minter and Raisel Iglesias pitching the 8th and 9th innings (the latter blowing the save), the Braves went to Kirby Yates after retaking the lead in the top of the 10th. Yates converted for his 4th save of the year.
Hierarchy remains: Iglesias | Minter | Yates.
Los Angeles Angels – Jimmy Herget picked up his first save of the season on Monday, pitching a scoreless 11th inning. Carlos Estevez had the night off after pitching in back to back games.
Updated hierarchy: Estevez | Soriano | Herget.
Chicago Cubs – Adbert Alzolay has been placed on the IL with a forearm strain, and his roster replacement, Michael Fulmer, was immediately given the save chance in the 9th inning. Look to Fulmer, Mark Leiter Jr., and Julian Merryweather as potential options in Alzolay’s absence.
Updated hierarchy: *Leiter Jr. | Merryweather | Fulmer.
* = closer-by-committee
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Colin Poche – Pete Fairbanks has gone in back to back and three of four.
2. Taylor Rogers – Camilo Doval has gone back to back and three of four, while Tyler Rogers has gone back to back.
3. Matt Brash – Andres Munoz threw 24 pitches yesterday and is coming off a mild injury.
4. Brusdar Graterol – Evan Phillips threw 28 pitches in a blown save yesterday.
5. Robert Suarez – Josh Hader threw 43 pitches yesterday.
6. Kirby Yates/Pierce Johnson – The Braves hierarchy is gassed after a doubleheader; Kirby Yates could possibly go, while Pierce Johnson is another option.
Tomorrow
1. Jordan Hicks – If Jordan Romano goes today, his recent workload indicates he’s likely down tomorrow.
2. Andrew Nardi – Same for Tanner Scott.
3. Jose Alvarado/Seranthony Dominguez – If Craig Kimbrel or Jose Alvarado go today, it’s back to back and three of four.
4. Kevin Ginkel/Scott McGough – Same for Paul Sewald and Kevin Ginkel.
5. Jason Foley – If Alex Lange goes today, it’s three of four.
6. Jose Soriano – Same for Carlos Estevez.
7. Trevor Stephan – If Emmanuel Clase goes today, it’s back to back.
8. Lucas Erceg – Same for Trevor May…
9. Jake Bird/Matt Koch – …and Justin Lawrence.
