Maurer pitched a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner to collect his sixth save of the season in Sunday's win over Washington.
Brad Hand had closed out the previous two games but was used in the the eighth inning Sunday, and Maurer was tasked with the top of the order in the ninth frame. It's likely that the duo will continue to share closing duties until one ascends fully above the other and takes over the job. Maurer owns an underwhelming 6.30 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, but his 10.4 K/9 highlights his upside if he continues to receive save opportunities.