Just when Edwin Diaz looked to be getting back on track, he collapsed on consecutive evenings. The Mariners have already ousted him from the ninth inning after he walked four of five batters on Monday. While his command has never been a plus, this was the only outing in which he's looked utterly lost. When I see something like this, I wonder if there's an injury. His velocity is fine, but that's not always affected. Steve Cishek was probably next in line until he was hammered last night.
Diaz isn't the only shake up in Closerland. Aroldis Chapman hit the disabled list shortly after the last edition of Saves and Steals. Look for Dellin Betances to do all the same things as Chapman. He's set to return in roughly three to four weeks. Elsewhere in New York, Jeurys Familia's season is in jeopardy after needing surgery for a blood clot. The Mets also have a superb fall back option to their first string closer. Last but not least, Neftali Feliz succumbed to his home run issues. Corey Knebel is the guy to own.
Greg Holland built on his saves lead by adding four more. Four others snagged three saves apiece including Matt Bush (finally) and spot-closer Derek Law. Holland's 17 saves on the season far outpaces second place Craig Kimbrel (12). Third place is a six-way tie at 10 saves.
Eduardo Nunez and Cameron Maybin shared the weekly stolen base leaderboard with four swipes each. Xander Bogaerts was next best, going 3-for-3. Billy Hamilton (19 steals) has a comfy six steal lead over A.J. Pollock, Nunez, and Dee Gordon. Unfortunately, Pollock is probably out for a month with a strained groin.
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