July 13, 2013
Arizona Diamondbacks – As expected, Brad Ziegler was given the night off on Friday. However, it was David Hernandez, and not J.J. Putz, who got the save. J.J. Putz and Heath Bell were used to get through the 8th inning. Manager Kirk Gibson told Hernandez before the game that he was going to get the call in the 9th so it appears he is ahead of Putz and Bell for saves. Hierarchy change: David Hernandez to Set-up, J.J. Putz to 2nd in line.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
ARI | Brad Ziegler | David Hernandez | J.J. Putz | J.J. Putz | 7/12/13 |
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Cleveland Indians — Cody Allen picked up his second save of the season last night as Chris Perez was given the night off after pitching in 5 of the past 6 games. Cody Allen has 52 ks in 39.2 innings this season and should continue to see save opportunities if Perez is unavailable. Hierarchy change: Cody Allen to Set-up, Joe Smith to 2nd in line.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
CLE | Chris Perez | Cody Allen | Joe Smith | Chris Perez | 7/12/13 |
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Chicago White Sox – Matt Thornton has been traded to the Boston Red Sox. Matt Lindstrom and Nate Jones should see time in the set-up role with Thornton gone. Hierarchy change: Matt Lindstrom to Set-up, Nate Jones to 2nd in line.
. | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
CHW | Addison Reed | Matt Lindstrom | Nate Jones | Addison Reed | 7/12/13 | |||||
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Junichi Tazawa, Boston Red Sox – Koji Uehara has pitched in two straight and three of the past four games.