Aroldis Chapman strikes out two in a perfect inning. We will always include a link to the full Closer Depth Chart at the bottom of the Bullpen Report each day. Sam Moll has been very good and deserving of a spot in a closers committee, but hell have to wait until he returns from the COVID-19 IL. 
and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. "Being a closer is about every pitch. You will notice that Joe Barlow has been highlighted in Not Very Stable yellow in the table below. So it was Alvarado getting the save chance instead, and he struck out one of the two hitters faced to end the game for his first save of the year. Well, it was an awfully unlikely turn of events that got to that point. by Retrosheet. Yet, Akin didnt just get thrown out there to cover some innings with a big lead. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/imported_assets/140944/290417121_brewers_mets_123544963_lbig.png)
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If he continues to struggle, we could see Bush, Burke, or Moore get a few more opportunities. Listed as the next man up in the Nationals pen for most of the season, Finnegan got his first save of the season last night in Pittsburgh. While I dont think theres anything here that suggests theres a shake-up in the Nationals pen, remember that wins dont come often for this team, last night may suggest that Finnegan has fantasy value in leagues that record holds.
Mark Melancon, ARI: 3 of last 4 days; 25 pitches on Tuesday. by Handedness, Starting Pitcher xERA Overperformers Jun 27, 2022. There is no indication that the Mariners plan on throwing Giles into the mix for save chances anytime soon, but he should eventually get there barring any setbacks. The other seven had already pitched by the time the Royals took a lead in the top of the 11th inning. Ian Kennedy is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday on Wednesday if Melancon isnt available. Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:49 AM ET, Park Factors
by Handedness, The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1073 NFBC Key FAAB Hitters Review. The 2022 version of Bullpen Report includes five different sections, as well as the closer chart, which can be found at the bottom of the page. We will always include a link to the full Closer Depth Chart at the bottom of the Bullpen Report each day. Its likely that hell get the day off on Tuesday and that either Kyle Finnegan or Carl Edwards Jr. could fill in against the Braves. And even if he is pitching well, theres no need for Boone to tie his hands by naming one of Chapman or Holmes as his primary closer when he can keep his opponents guessing. While he has still recorded two saves and a win in that five-game span, its never good to be rocky when the arms waiting in the pen have been smooth. | RosterResource. A.J. With Jansen expected to miss a couple of weeks, Braves manager Brian Snitker said that A.J. This wasnt a huge surprise. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few days and if Barlow can get back on track. If he got the save, I wouldve listed him in the Outlier Save section and mentioned that Lopez had thrown 24 pitches on Monday and had pitched 3 of last 4. Click HERE to view the full Closer Depth Chart. In that time period (post 5/18/22) hes given up seven hits in 8.1 innings and four of those hits came in that one rough appearance on June 5th. He could be fine after a few days off, but it sounds like a stint on the Injured List is possible. Alex Vesia is the top left-handed option if a matchup situation arises, perhaps against Charlie Blackmon in the teams series against the Rockies that begins on Tuesday. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 3, 2022. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
So, with Houck unavailable after pitching back-to-back days for the first time in his career, it was Schreiber who was called on for the final out in Tuesdays win over the Tigers. | RosterResource. Trivino has a long way to go to re-earning the teams trust fully after 22 saves and a 3.18 ERA last yearhis ERA was 9.18 as recently as June 16thbut back-to-back saves will help his case there. Taylor Rogers, SDP: Back-to-back days; 10 pitches on Tuesday. 
Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. If not, Nabil Crismatt is a likely candidate for a save chance. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Unsurprisingly, Yankees manager Aaron Boone hasnt given a straight answer as to what Chapmans role will be once he returns. Please let us know what you think. | RosterResource. The RosterResource link will take you to the corresponding teams RosterResource depth chart, which will give you a better picture of the full bullpen and results of the previous six days (pitch count, save, hold, win, loss, blown save.). Pete Fairbanks, TBR: Activated from the 60-day IL (strained lat) on Sunday. Please let us know what you think. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. The 2022 version of Bullpen Report includes five different sections, as well as the closer chart, which can be found at the bottom of the page. | RosterResource. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. | RosterResource. Click HERE to view the full Closer Depth Chart. Kotsay said MRI showed no structural damage for Dany Jimnez but theyll be cautious and make sure hes 100% before returning. So was Ryne Stanek, who got hot on Sunday before Jeremy Peas walk-off and pitched yesterday. Aroldis Chapman, NYY: Likely done with rehab assignment. Lefties Burke (1.12 ERA, 9.8 K/9), Matt Moore (1.98 ERA, 10.3 K/9), and Brett Martin (3.24 ERA) would all figure to be in the mix along with Santana and Garrett Richards (3.07 ERA). And now we also know which direction the Dodgers would probably go if Kimbrel struggles enough to be removed from the closers role at some point. Fairbanks did allow a homer to Austin Hays in his first inning of work in 2022, but he also struck out two and threw 10 of 15 pitches for strikes while being thrown right back into the fire with a three-run lead in the eighth. But the 28-year-old hit his first rough patch as a big leaguer, allowing 11 earned runs and blowing a pair of saves over his next five appearances. Brusdar Graterol has worked three straight days, so hell surely be unavailable Monday. But he went right after the three-time MVP, striking him out on a 93 MPH fastball. Graterol didnt even let the zombie runner score, sealing the 5-3 victory for his first career save. Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) June 28, 2022. pic.twitter.com/Ehdqm4t2Jj, Conor Foley (@RailRidersTT) June 29, 2022. Might be worth mentioning that Felix Bautista got a save chance but blew it while pitching for the fourth time in five games. Hes been a pretty solid contributor to the Angels bullpen, lowering his ERA to 3.60 in 30 innings of work. Floro didnt even let the zombie runner score from second, throwing 12 of 15 pitches for strikes with two strikeouts for his first save of the year. Yeah, theyre listed in order of save likelihood. However, Akins xERA stands at 3.51 and a .171 BABIP coupled with an 87.8% LOB% signifies his ERA may soon creep up closer to his xERA. Minter or Will Smith would close in his absence. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Luis Garca has also pitched back-to-back days (13 pitches on Monday; 14 pitches on Tuesday). by Handedness. They had Finnegan hot for 6-7-8 down 2-1, liked the matchup and didnt want to burn him for Tues. on warmup pitches + not use him. Chapman threw 13 pitches.
Should he go with his next most trusted relievers, lefties Matt Strahm and Jake Diekman, or go beyond the circle of trust for another right-handed pitcher? Clay Holmes, NYY: 23 pitches on Tuesday. by Retrosheet. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted While that seems odd, the closer Tanner Rainey only has 1o on the year. You cant let up on any.". And that worked out fine in the bottom of the 8th as the journeyman right-hander retired the side in order. | RosterResource. Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:49 AM ET, Park Factors Its also accessible from the RosterResource drop-down menu and from any RosterResource page. Left-hander Matt Strahm actually started the inning with a two-run lead, but there was no way he was going to pitch to more than three batters since Javier Bez and Miguel Cabrera were due up fourth and fifth, respectively. But he had his worst outing of the season, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks. They counted it as a usage. The RosterResource link will take you to the corresponding teams RosterResource depth chart, which will give you a better picture of the full bullpen and results of the previous six days (pitch count, save, hold, win, loss, blown save). Do you have any info on Liam Hendriks? by Retrosheet. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. In his first MLB appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2020, the 31-year-old did actually get to close out a win.
And while he averages 97.5 MPH with his fastball and doesnt allow much hard contact, he strikes out less than seven batters per nine innings. Michael King threw 20 pitches on Tuesday and has pitched 3 of 4 days. Evan Phillips and Yency Almonte have both been revelations, and Brusdar Graterols potential remains tantalizing. Joe Kelly is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday, especially if Graveman isnt available. The RosterResource link will take you to the corresponding teams RosterResource depth chart, which will give you a better picture of the full bullpen and results of the previous six days (pitch count, save, hold, win, loss, blown save). | RosterResource. Jake McGee is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday if Doval isnt available. Despite having a closer-worthy mustache trust me, its still awesome the only reason Mengden was called upon to preserve a 12-10 lead was that he was the last relief pitcher remaining. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Prior to that stretch, he had one stinker on May 30th where he did not record an out and gave up three earned runs. Kimbrel underwent a CT scan on Tuesday to determine whether this comebacker during Sundays game caused an injury that would require a stint on the Injured List. If you click on that RosterResource link above, youll notice six names ahead of Ortega in the bullpen order, making him awfully unlikely to earn a save in any nine-inning game. Its very likely that Bednar is on track to be the Pirates lone All-Star representative next month, but hell have to stay healthy if thats going to happen. With Joe Barlow throwing over 20 pitches on both Saturday and Sunday, Matt Bush was the expected fill-in for the save opportunity. by Retrosheet. | RosterResource. A leadoff homer all but ensured that Strahm wouldnt be closing the game out, but he retired the next two batters before he giving way to Schreiber. Pressly was unavailable tonight as a result, Dusty Baker said. Kimbrel being out for at least two days does give an opportunity for others to earn saves, though. Its also accessible from the RosterResource drop-down menu and from any RosterResource page. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Asked about using Kyle Finnegan instead of Tanner Rainey in the save situation, Dave Martinez said it wasnt just b/c Rainey pitched Sunday. Leclerc, who saved 26 games in 2018-19 before Tommy John surgery knocked him out of action for two seasons, has two scoreless outings and two very shaky outings since returning to action. by Retrosheet. by Retrosheet.
All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. The RosterResource link will take you to the corresponding teams RosterResource depth chart, which will give you a better picture of the full bullpen and results of the previous six days (pitch count, save, hold, win, loss, blown save.). | RosterResource. | RosterResource. | RosterResource. Ken Giles, SEA: Activated from 60-Day IL. Ryan Helsley, STL: 31 pitches on Tuesday; Giovanny Gallegos, STL: 22 pitches on Tuesday. Lou Trivino, OAK: 19 pitches on Sunday; 31 pitches on Saturday. Jordan Romano, TOR: 23 pitches on Tuesday. Therefore, it never really seemed as though Jimnez was going to be replaced as the closer because the As never seemed as if they were going to win. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Click HERE to view the full Closer Depth Chart. Joe Barlow, TEX: Back-to-back days; 3 of last 4 days; 12 pitches on Tuesday. So nothing really out of the ordinary. | RosterResource. Im guessing that the Astros wont always be as cautious with their 33-year-old closer, but they want to make sure hes healthy down the stretch and into the post-season.