Gregg’s last save opportunity was on September 10, when he blew it and was tagged with the loss. For the rest of this season, Johnson should remain the lead closer.

He threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, and there’s a slim chance he could pitch out of the Braves’ bullpen in the playoffs. Medlen is still a long way from returning to the rotation, but the Braves don’t need help in that department right now anyways.

Yikes. That’ll sting the old ERA. While Papelbon has not been contributing any saves, in his last six innings he has 10 Ks and has only given up one hit.

He has only given up one hit in his past six IP with eight strikeouts. Putz has been a machine and has been a big help to all those in need of a late season playoff run.

He has only one blown save which came way back on May 9 and he’s yet to lose a game this year, sporting a 4-0 record. Papelbon has been particularly nasty as of late, with 15 scoreless innings since July 16.

In four appearances last week, Putz recorded one win and three straight saves increasing his season total to 30, the third time he’s reached the mark. It’s pretty clear that Putz, three weeks removed from a DL stint, is back in cruise control.