Giants' Javier Lopez: Could see situational saves

Lopez could be used in situational save opportunities against lefty-heavy lineups. He entered Friday's game in a save situation, walking the only batter he faced before being lifted in the eventual win over Arizona.

Manager Bruce Bochy stated that he would be using a closer-by-committee approach with Santiago Casilla officially out as closer in San Francisco. Lopez is the least likely to see save opportunities given his profile as a left-handed specialist, but he could occassionally run into a save or two when the opposition has multiple lefties due up in the inning.