May 31, 2015
Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins got the day off on Saturday and the Twins went to Blaine Boyer to close out the game. Boyer pitched a perfect 9th to record his first save of the season. Boyer should continue to see save chances when Perkins is unavailable.
Hierarchy remains: Perkins | Boyer | Fien.
Oakland Athletics – Sean Doolittle is headed back to the DL with a left shoulder strain. The injury will likely keep Doolittle out until at least the All-Star break. Tyler Clippard should continue to close in his absence.
Updated hierarchy: Clippard | Scribner | Otero.
Arizona Diamondbacks — Randall Delgado recorded his first career save on Saturday, the three-inning variety. Delgado entered the game in the 7th inning with the Diamondbacks up 5 runs, and he was able to finish the last three innings of the win, giving up only 1 run.
Hierarchy remains: *Reed | Ziegler | Hudson.
Cleveland Indians — With the Indians up 1 run and the bases loaded in the 7th inning, Nick Hagadone got the call. Hagadone struck out Kyle Seager on three pitches with the help of a new cutter. He would stay on to get the first 2 outs on the 8th inning before giving way to closer Cody Allen, who picked up a four out save. Manager Terry Francona likes that Hagadone can get both righties and lefties out, and he has trusted the lefty in big spots late in games.
Updated hierarchy: Allen | McAllister | Hagadone.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Tony Cingrani/Jumbo Diaz, Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman has appeared in two straight and five of the last seven, throwing a total of 108 pitches during that time.
2. Rafael Betancourt, Colorado Rockies – John Axford has pitched in two in a row and three of the last four.
3. Jake McGee, Tampa Bay Rays – Boxberger got the save yesterday so maybe Sunday is the day that McGee gets his first save opportunity of the season.
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