Diekman walked one while picking up the first save of his five-year career Thursday against the Astros.
The 29-year-old left-hander was called on to provide Sam Dyson with a much-needed day off, and Diekman got the job done after inducing a game-ending double play. Surprisingly, the team's Opening Day closer, Shawn Tolleson, didn't even see the field in this one. Diekman has been extremely valuable in leagues that count holds, and his ratios and strikeouts seemingly have him next in line to close (even as a lefty) with Tolleson bumped down the bullpen hierarchy.