June 6, 2017
Chicago Cubs – Wade Davis was placed on the paternity list yesterday, so the Cubs turned to Mike Montgomery in the sixth inning, riding his cutters and change-ups the rest of the way. This was no three-inning-save-in-a-blowout, as the Cubs won the game 3-1, but Montgomery’s usage is more indicative of the Cubs’ trust in him as a long man and potential spot starter, rather than an indication that he’s going to get more late inning action.
Hierarchy remains: Davis | Edwards | Uehara.
Washington Nationals – Koda Glover got the night off in the wake of his terrible outing on Sunday, and Oliver Perez became the sixth Nat to record a save this season through just 56 games. Matt Albers started the 9th and got the first two outs before giving way to Perez; Shawn Kelley was warming in case he was needed. Glover should return to the role tonight.
Hierarchy remains: Glover | Kelley | Albers.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. CJ Edwards/Koji Uehara – Wade Davis is on the paternity list.
Tomorrow
1. Michael Lorenzen – If Raisel Iglesias goes today, it’ll be back to back games and four of five.
2. CJ Edwards/Koji Uehara – Wade Davis is on the paternity list, though early indications are that he will return by Wednesday, so this may not be relevant. Monitor reports tonight for more info.