Putz blows save in eighth inning: Mariners RP J.J. Putz, trying to regain the closer's role after a stint on the DL, tried to preserve a one-run lead in the eighth inning Friday at Toronto and couldn't. He allowed one run on three hits, recording one strikeout. (Updated 07/26/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
It might be a short time before Putz returns to his closer's role, so scoop him up if you can in Fantasy leagues. Unless the Mariners start to win more frequently, Putz might end up being just a No. 2 Fantasy RP in the second half. (Updated 07/26/2008).
The Mariners activated closer J.J. Putz from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. To make room for Putz on the roster, Seattle optioned left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith to Triple-A Tacoma. (Updated 07/20/2008)
Advice
Putz had been on the DL since June 12 with a hyperextended pitching elbow. The 31-year-old right-hander, a first-time All-Star last year, has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness this season.
Putz blows save in eighth inning: Mariners RP J.J. Putz, trying to regain the closer's role after a stint on the DL, tried to preserve a one-run lead in the eighth inning Friday at Toronto and couldn't. He allowed one run on three hits, recording one strikeout. (Updated 07/26/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
It might be a short time before Putz returns to his closer's role, so scoop him up if you can in Fantasy leagues. Unless the Mariners start to win more frequently, Putz might end up being just a No. 2 Fantasy RP in the second half. (Updated 07/26/2008).
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