Click HERE to view the full Closer Depth Chart. | RosterResource. 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. | RosterResource. It was announced after Tuesdays game that the CT scan came back clean and Kimbrel will be available on Wednesday. Yet, Akin didnt just get thrown out there to cover some innings with a big lead. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. But a second inning for Danish did not go well. 
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. by Handedness. Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:49 AM ET, Park Factors
While both Moore and Bush have been stringing together solid performances, Barlow has struggled. 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. 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. He also lowered his ERA to 0.84. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
But, why Finnegan and not Rainey last night? 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. 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. Its also accessible from the RosterResource drop-down menu and from any RosterResource page. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. 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. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Ian Kennedy is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday on Wednesday if Melancon isnt available. Sundays save lowered his season ERA to 5.21, and hes only struck out 11% of opponents.
Especially impressive is that Trivino earned the save again on Sunday after throwing 32 pitches on Saturday, though hell surely be unavailable Monday now. We will always include a link to the full Closer Depth Chart at the bottom of the Bullpen Report each day. Pete Fairbanks, TBR: Activated from the 60-day IL (strained lat) on Sunday. But the 28-year-old has undoubtedly cemented his spot as the most reliable high-leverage reliever in the Red Sox bullpen. His two days off, however, revealed a glimpse into manager Dave Roberts preference to who closes out games when Kimbrel is not available. 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. Kyle Finnegan should be available on Monday if Rainey isnt. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Someone else will have to close. 
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. Gnesis Cabrera is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday if neither Helsley nor Gallegos is 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). If he continues to struggle, we could see Bush, Burke, or Moore get a few more opportunities. by Retrosheet. by Handedness, Triple-A Pitcher K% Leaders Jun 14, 2022. Anthony Bass is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday if Scott isnt available. Perhaps more troubling is that Sundays rough performance rose Kimbrels ERA to 4.78, and he just hasnt looked like himself for extended stretches this season. Mark Melancon, ARI: Back-to-back days; 13 pitches on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Ehdqm4t2Jj, Conor Foley (@RailRidersTT) June 29, 2022. Kyle Finnegan is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday if Rainey isnt available. Akin does a good job of inducing weak contact with a ground ball rate (47.5%) over league average (all relievers, 43.2%). 
Hes got to be better," Woodward said. Its also accessible from the RosterResource drop-down menu and from any RosterResource page. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. | RosterResource. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
by Retrosheet. Evan Phillips was used in the 8th inning of Tuesdays game to protect a two-run lead while Brusdar Graterol pitched the 9th with a three-run lead. We will always include a link to the full Closer Depth Chart at the bottom of the Bullpen Report each day. We will always include a link to the full Closer Depth Chart at the bottom of the Bullpen Report each day. Its also accessible from the RosterResource drop-down menu and from any RosterResource page. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
We will always include a link to the full Closer Depth Chart at the bottom of the Bullpen Report each day. pic.twitter.com/Mf4wtRIj0i. Bellattis been a very good and very under-the-radar arm for the Phillies this year, with 35 strikeouts and a 3.42 ERA in 23.2 innings. 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. The lefty threw 3.1 innings and only gave up one hit. 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. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
Dany Jimnez, OAK: Placed on 15-Day IL (strained shoulder). Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. It was a little bit surprising to not see Brad Hand get the last two outs of Sundays game in relief of Aaron Nola, but then again it was a 4-0 game and the Phillies only needed those two outs with two men on base.
Brusdar Graterol has worked three straight days, so hell surely be unavailable Monday. Brock Burke was given the seventh and eighth and recorded the win. 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. Fairbanks struck out nearly one-third of batters faced in 2020 and 2021, with five saves and a 3.25 ERA. Taylor Rogers, SDP: 29 pitches on Tuesday. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Click HERE to view the full Closer Depth Chart. Despite not pitching in Mondays game, Pressly was not available on Tuesday because he was warming up in anticipation of entering. Graterol didnt even let the zombie runner score, sealing the 5-3 victory for his first career save. That leaves Evan Phillips as the likeliest closer. Finnegan hasnt been great from a run prevention standpoint, but hes cut his walk rate down significantly from prior years while upping his strikeouts (albeit while allowing more homers than ever). Puk and Zach Jackson mentioned as options to fill that role in Jimnezs absence. Finnegan didnt end up getting the save in the ninth once Juan Soto tacked on an insurance run with a homer in the bottom of the eighth, but he nonetheless was going to be used as the closer. 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. Josh Hader, MIL: 33 pitches on Sunday. | RosterResource. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. If not, Nabil Crismatt is a likely candidate for a save chance. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. So nothing really out of the ordinary. 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. But after Schreiber pitched the 7th inning of Tuesdays game to keep a 4-4 tie intact, manager Alex Cora had a choice to make once the Red Sox took a one-run lead in the top of the 8th. Pretty standard outlier save here, unlike Ortegas. 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.). Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. But he had his worst outing of the season, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks. Its also accessible from the RosterResource drop-down menu and from any RosterResource page. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 3, 2022. Craig Kimbrel, LAD: Unavailable on Monday and Tuesday; will be available on Wednesday | RosterResource. Craig Kimbrel blew his save chance in the 10th, letting the zombie runner score, so Graterol had his shot in the 11th inning with a two-run lead. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. With closer Tanner Houck unavailable for the Red Soxs three-game series in Toronto, it was likely that the team would lean heavily on right-hander John Schreiber in high-leverage situations against a lineup with mostly right-handed batters. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
With Graterol pitching much better since a rough patch earlier in the season hes allowed two runs over his last 13.2 innings pitched Roberts could make a change if Kimbrel doesnt bounce back. | Roster Resource. Within the Bullpen Report Chart are the committees listed in dominance order? Craig Kimbrel, LAD: 25 pitches on Sunday. Joe Mantiply is a likely candidate for a save chance on Wednesday if Melancon isnt available. While that seems odd, the closer Tanner Rainey only has 1o on the year. by Handedness. | RosterResource. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
Please let us know what you think. Kimbrel being out for at least two days does give an opportunity for others to earn saves, though. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
Pitching the 9th inning with an 8-2, lead, Giles retired the side in order while throwing several fastballs that registered at either 94 or 95 MPH. Jordan Romano, TOR: 23 pitches on Tuesday. | RosterResource. Aroldis Chapman, NYY: Likely done with rehab assignment. A committee would seem to be the most likely option if manager Chris Woodward decides to go in a different direction. Floro was the primary closer after Yimi Garca was traded to the Astros at the deadline last year, and earned 15 saves then, but hasnt been quite right since coming off the IL early in this years season. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. The only question was whether hed move his most reliable reliever, Phillips, out of his current role as the primary setup man or just leave him where he is and go with Graterol for the final outs. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
Evan Phillips and Yency Almonte have both been revelations, and Brusdar Graterols potential remains tantalizing. Tates having a breakout season of his own, with two saves (including Sundays) and a 2.11 ERA in 38.1 innings. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
After a Bez single, Cabrera grounded out to end the game and give Schreiber his second save. Might be worth mentioning that Felix Bautista got a save chance but blew it while pitching for the fourth time in five games. Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:49 AM ET, Park Factors
Tanner Scott, MIA: 4 of last 5 days; 23 pitches on Tuesday. 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. Thats not ideal when youre trying to lock down the final three outs of the game. Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) June 28, 2022. ClickHEREto view the fullCloser Depth Chart. 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. He pitched a perfect inning to pick up his first save since 2019. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Tonight was Barlow's 2nd straight blown save. You will notice that Joe Barlow has been highlighted in Not Very Stable yellow in the table below. Hes probably fourth or fifth in line for saves with Jason Adam, Brooks Raley , Matt Wisler, and Colin Poche all pitching very well, but the Rays are certainly hoping to add Fairbanks into the mix and make him a key part of their relief corps. Jeff Hoffman and Cole Sulser on are on the IL. 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. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. He popped out to end the game and give Mengden his first save.
This wasnt a huge surprise. Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:49 AM ET, Park Factors
David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 28, 2022. All Mengden had to do was hold a two-run lead against the heart of the Angels order Taylor Ward, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and Jared Walsh with a runner on second to start the inning. So was Ryne Stanek, who got hot on Sunday before Jeremy Peas walk-off and pitched yesterday. Cora chose the latter, opting for Tyler Danish to face the bottom of the Blue Jays order. by Retrosheet. 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. | RosterResource. ClickHEREto view the fullCloser Depth Chart. Tanner Rainey, WSN: 3 of last 5 days; 20 pitches on Tuesday. 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).
Closer Tanner Scott blew his save opportunity in the ninth inning, which left Floro to protect a three-run lead in the tenth once the Marlins broke through in extras. 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.).