Morrow temporarily remains as closer: The Mariners activated closer J.J. Putz from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. 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. To make room for Putz on the roster, Seattle optioned left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith to Triple-A Tacoma. Mariners manager Jim Riggleman reiterated that Putz will initially appear earlier in games in non-save situations and hard-throwing 24-year-old Brandon Morrow will remain the closer for now. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Morrow, the fifth overall choice in the 2006 draft, had nine saves in 11 chances while Putz was out. Morrow has been a great addition to the Mariners' bullpen this season and will still have Fantasy value as a middle reliever/setup man when Putz returns to his closer's job. Fantasy owners should use Morrow for save chances in Fantasy Week 17 (July 21-27), but beyond that we cannot say for sure. (Updated 07/20/2008).
No information available at this time.
Morrow temporarily remains as closer: The Mariners activated closer J.J. Putz from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. 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. To make room for Putz on the roster, Seattle optioned left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith to Triple-A Tacoma. Mariners manager Jim Riggleman reiterated that Putz will initially appear earlier in games in non-save situations and hard-throwing 24-year-old Brandon Morrow will remain the closer for now. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Morrow, the fifth overall choice in the 2006 draft, had nine saves in 11 chances while Putz was out. Morrow has been a great addition to the Mariners' bullpen this season and will still have Fantasy value as a middle reliever/setup man when Putz returns to his closer's job. Fantasy owners should use Morrow for save chances in Fantasy Week 17 (July 21-27), but beyond that we cannot say for sure. (Updated 07/20/2008).
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