Giles. If we're gonna blow a save I want it to come from the guy with the best stuff. He's ready for another shot. The most logical next choice would be Gregorson but I like Devo a lot. Bulldog out there
I don't want it to be Giles because I want to easy him back into the roll and he has still been shaky... But basically we don't have a choice
In what way has he been shaky recently? He hasn't given up a run since mid-June and was arguably the best pitcher in baseball in July with a 0.00 ERA and 0.58 WHIP, not to mention 18 strikeouts in less than 9 innings.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hinch postgame:Gregerson was unavailable today and will be for a bit. As for closer role, team will look at its options. <a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Astros">#Astros</a></p>— Angel Verdejo Jr. (@ahverdejo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ahverdejo/status/760333449081212928" data-datetime="2016-08-02T04:36:35+00:00">August 2, 2016</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
So, not only do we have a short bench, but also have a short bullpen? Would love to see Gomez to the DL and Fister to the paternity list to give us a better 25 man roster.
Fister was pretty good again yesterday. If he's able, they will keep him in his regular spot. I would much rather see Musgrove take a start from Fiers.