June 30, 2013
Chicago Cubs - Blake Parker earned his first career save on Saturday night. Kevin Gregg had already blown a one run lead in the 9th and Carlos Villanueva pitched the 10th inning in a tie game. Parker has pitched well since getting called up and could be an option to close when Gregg is unavailable. Hierarchy change: Blake Parker to 2nd in line, replacing James Russell.
| Closer | Set-Up | 2nd in line | 2014 Closer | Updated | ||||||
| CHC | Kevin Gregg | Carlos Villanueva | Blake Parker | Kevin Gregg | 6/30/13 |
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Cincinnati Reds - The Reds placed Johnny Cueto on the DL on Friday, and Tony Cingrani will take his spot in the rotation. J.J. Hoover picked up the win yesterday and should see more time in the late innings. Hierarchy change: J.J. Hoover to 2nd in line, replacing Tony Cingrani.
| Closer | Set-Up | 2nd in line | 2014 Closer | Updated | ||||||
| CIN | Aroldis Chapman | Sam LeCure | Tony Cingrani | Jonathan Broxton | 6/30/13 | |||||
| Jonathan Broxton (DL) |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Heath Bell, Arizona Diamondbacks – Although J.J. Putz only threw 9 pitches while recording one out yesterday, it sounds like the Diamondbacks are going to try to not use Putz on back to back days so Bell could be used instead of Putz today.
2. Vinnie Pestano, Cleveland Indians – Chris Perez just returned from the DL and has pitched in two straight so he could get the day off on Sunday.
3. Paco Rodriguez/Ronald Belisario, Los Angeles Dodgers – Kenley Jansen blew the save last night and has pitched in the 3 of the last four games.
