PT TODAY: Tazawa edges into closer chair
Aug 21 2015
Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.
| American League | National League | |
| Red Sox | Junichi Tazawa records consecutive saves | |
| Boston Red Sox RP Junichi Tazawa looks to be the closer after recording his second save in as many nights Thursday, Aug. 20. Tazawa has allowed runs in six of his last 15 appearances, but his saves on consecutive nights indicate he might have turned a corner. He has needed only 25 pitches (18 strikes) to get six consecutive outs. Source: MassLive.com - Ron Chimelis | |
| BHQ take: So now the tide of saves has turned in BOS, and it could still revert back again. There is not much statistical difference between Tazawa and Jean Machi over recent weeks, other than... |
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Tyler O'Neill is back to a crowded BAL OF, a timetable on Lindor, the Cubs bullpen is in flux, and more.
Apr 25 2026 9:23am
Apr 25 2026 9:23am
Ronny Mauricio seems set to take over SS in New York for the time being; Walker released as Philly prepares for Wheeler; a possible closer change in Toronto, and more.
Apr 24 2026 9:21am
Apr 24 2026 9:21am
Lucas Giolito is a Padre; Langford and Realmuto hit the IL; rookie pitchers get called up. Check out the playing-time implications of all of the day's news.
Apr 23 2026 8:57am
Apr 23 2026 8:57am
Suarez for saves in Atlanta; returning stars in New York and Philadelphia; and a promising rookie to get the call in Boston?
Apr 22 2026 9:19am
Apr 22 2026 9:19am
The Dodgers will be without closer Edwin Díaz for several months; the Mariners have a third base hole and the Twins shelve a young starter.
Apr 21 2026 8:59am
Apr 21 2026 8:59am
