Qualls Closing in Arizona

Brandon Lyon has lost his closing job and Arizona has named Chad Qualls as their new closer. Overall he is 4-8 with a 3 saves and a 3.11 ERA.

Nelson Picks Up Save For Marlins

Florida Marlins RP Joe Nelson recorded his first save of the season a day after Matt Lindstrom was nailed with a loss. It may be a committee, but Nelson may have the shot with this first success not to mention a 1.69 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 41.2 innings.

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Marlins' Gregg Out For The Season

Florida Marlins' closer Kevin Gregg has been shut down for the near future with a knee injury after 4 run blown save efforts in each of his past 2 outings. Manager Fredi Gonzalez mentioned both Matt Lindstrom and Joe Nelson as closer candidates. Lindstrom is 2-2 with a 3.45 ERA and o saves while Nelson is 2-1 with a 1.86 ERA.

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Wagner Could Be Done For The Year

The Mets will likely shut CL Billy Wagner (forearm) down if he experiences pain after throwing off a mound, according to general manager Omar Minaya. The team is unsure when Wagner will begin throwing off a mound. Luis Alaya has done well thus far and could finish the season as the closer.

Ayala Looks To Close For Mets

Luis Ayala - RP - Mets
Ayala, who was acquired from the Nationals, pitched a perfect 2 strike out inning for his 1st save of the season in a 3-0 final yesterday. Aaron Heilman set him up working the 8th inning and after the game manager Jerry Manuel said of the sequence; "you'll probably see it again".
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Sherrill Hits 15-Day-DL

Jim Johnson - RP - Baltimore
Closer George Sherrill inflamed shoulder and was placed on the DL Tuesday. Johnson's is the team's regular eighth-inning pitcher and is not a typical closer-type, but he is still likely to close. Keep on eye on manager Dave Trembley, he may use a bit of a committee with righty Fernando Cabrera and lefty Jamie Walker if Johnson doesn't get the shot.
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Percival Sprains Knee

Rays closer Troy Percival left Thursday's game in the 9th when he sprained his right knee. Grant Balfour came on after Percival left, but he couldn't hold the lead. The severity of the injury is still unknown at this time, but it didn't look good. Grant Balfour would probably get the first crack at closing games should Percival visit the DL.

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John Benson