Ohman part of closer committee: Rafael Soriano was placed back on the 15-day DL on Saturday, retroactive to June 6. Soriano, who signed a two-year, $9 million contract in January, came off the DL on May 28 and made only five appearances after being sidelined for six weeks because of a sore right elbow. With Soriano officially out of the mix again, manager Bobby Cox says he will continue to use a closer-by-committee approach that allowed Jeff Bennett to notch his first career save on Friday night. (Updated 06/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Braves still haven't provided indication about when Mike Gonzalez, who is returning from Tommy John elbow-reconstruction surgery, will be available. In his three appearances for Triple-A Richmond, the veteran left-hander has worked four innings, surrendered three hits and allowed one run. Continue to stash Soriano in larger leagues that reward saves. He figures to be a consistent source for saves in the second half if he can get back to full strength. We think the Braves will go with Manny Acosta more often than not and possibly Will Ohman when the situation calls for a lefty. Take a flier on any or all of these pitchers in NL-only play that rewards saves. (Updated 06/15/2008).
No information available at this time.
Ohman part of closer committee: Rafael Soriano was placed back on the 15-day DL on Saturday, retroactive to June 6. Soriano, who signed a two-year, $9 million contract in January, came off the DL on May 28 and made only five appearances after being sidelined for six weeks because of a sore right elbow. With Soriano officially out of the mix again, manager Bobby Cox says he will continue to use a closer-by-committee approach that allowed Jeff Bennett to notch his first career save on Friday night. (Updated 06/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Braves still haven't provided indication about when Mike Gonzalez, who is returning from Tommy John elbow-reconstruction surgery, will be available. In his three appearances for Triple-A Richmond, the veteran left-hander has worked four innings, surrendered three hits and allowed one run. Continue to stash Soriano in larger leagues that reward saves. He figures to be a consistent source for saves in the second half if he can get back to full strength. We think the Braves will go with Manny Acosta more often than not and possibly Will Ohman when the situation calls for a lefty. Take a flier on any or all of these pitchers in NL-only play that rewards saves. (Updated 06/15/2008).
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