July 26, 2021
Cleveland Indians – With 2-3-4 due up for the Rays, the Indians went with James Karinchak in the 8th, leaving the 9th for Emmanuel Clase, who converted for his 12th save. Karinchak remains the top dog in this pen, though Clase will continue to get opportunities on occasion.
Hierarchy remains: *Karinchak | Clase | Shaw.
* = closer-by-committee
Houston Astros – Cristian Javier, who started 9 games before getting moved to the bullpen, pulled a disappearing act on Sunday, entering the game with the bases loaded and no outs in the 7th, and getting out of the jam without allowing a run. He stayed on for the 8th, earning his fifth hold of the season, along with a spot in this hierarchy.
Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Stanek | Javier.
Los Angeles Dodgers – With Kenley Jansen and Blake Treinen getting the day off, Joe Kelly picked up his first save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Treinen | Kelly.
Seattle Mariners – Likewise, the Mariners gave their top two arms the day off Sunday, allowing Drew Steckenrider to pick up his third save.
Hierarchy remains: Graveman | Sewald | Steckenrider.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Ryne Stanek – Ryan Pressly has gone back to back.
2. Michael Kopech – Liam Hendriks pitched two innings last night.
3. Trevor May – The Mets have a doubleheader today…
4. Chris Martin – …against the Braves.
Tomorrow
1. Daniel Hudson – If Brad Hand goes today, it’s back to back.
2. Adam Ottavino – If Matt Barnes goes today, it’s back to back.