Kobayashi Ks side for save: Indians RP Masa Kobayashi struck out the side in the ninth inning Monday against the Angels for his sixth save in eight chances during a 5-2 win. The Indians have had only two ninth-inning save situations -- both from Kobayashi -- in 13 games since they designated ineffective closer Joe Borowski for assignment on July 4. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/23/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Kobayashi has been a seldom-used closer, but that has more to do with the Indians struggles than any of his. While we know now the Japanese hurler is the closer for now, because he pitches for a poor team, treat Kobayashi as a No. 3 Fantasy option. (Updated 07/22/2008).
No information available at this time.
Kobayashi Ks side for save: Indians RP Masa Kobayashi struck out the side in the ninth inning Monday against the Angels for his sixth save in eight chances during a 5-2 win. The Indians have had only two ninth-inning save situations -- both from Kobayashi -- in 13 games since they designated ineffective closer Joe Borowski for assignment on July 4. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/23/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Kobayashi has been a seldom-used closer, but that has more to do with the Indians struggles than any of his. While we know now the Japanese hurler is the closer for now, because he pitches for a poor team, treat Kobayashi as a No. 3 Fantasy option. (Updated 07/22/2008).
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