Fantasy Baseball Closer Report

 

Closer Alerts

 

 

*Eric Gagne picked up back-to-back quality saves and now has 6 total. He has shut the door for Riske to be closer for now.

 

*Eric Gagne picked up a save last night, but gave up a hit and a walk. Not that bad, but he has been very shaky already in 2008. In addition, Gagne will go to the DL at some time...probably. David Riske or Guillermo Mota would step up if Gagne continues to fail. Riske had a good spring and the Brewers like him. He is the a 65%-35% favorite over Mota.

 

*Houston Astro closer Jose Valverde has been shelled this season evident by his 11.87 ERA. Veteran Doug Brocail picked up the save last night. Houston will have to go down firing with Valverde because there bullpen is weak. Brocail is an okay pick up if you are in need for a save, but don't get too excited.

 

*Cleveland manager Eric Wedge said closer Joe Borowski will miss two to four weeks. He was placed on the 15-day DL for his strained triceps muscle. Rafael Betancourt has taken over. Keep on eye on veteran Japanese closer Masa Kobayashi to take over if Betancourt fails.

 

*J.J. Putz (ribcage) threw from 75 feet for about eight minutes Thursday, April 10 He is still a week or 2 away from returning.

 

*Rafael Soriano will go to the 15-day DL with elbow tendonitis. There is now word on a closer yet. Peter Moylan or Manny Acosta are likley candidates. Moylan has the edge.

 

*Francisco Rodriguez may miss a few days with an injured ankle. Angels hope that Rodriguez can throw this weekend, in the bullpen or possibly even in a game.

 

* Arizona closer Brandon Lyon blows a save after giving up a 3-run home run to Edwin Encarnacion in the Reds 6-5 win. He did get the opening day save, striking out two and giving up one run. Tony Pena got the hold in the 8th.

 

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