Perez now in line for saves?: Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday. The right-hander blew his fourth save in 10 chances on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, and was 1-3 with a 7.56 ERA in 18 games this season. The Indians will go with a closer-by committee approach, but Masa Kobayashi is expected to see the majority of the save chances. Rafael Betancourt and Rafael Perez are also options. (Updated 07/04/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
If you are in a rush to pick up a closer, choose Kobayashi over the other two options at this time. Kobayashi's upside on a bad Cleveland club is a bit limited, but he's certainly worth scooping up in AL-only formats and larger mixed leagues that reward saves. Betancourt and Perez are best left for AL-only leagues in situations where there is ample reserve space. (Updated 07/04/2008).
No information available at this time.
Perez now in line for saves?: Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday. The right-hander blew his fourth save in 10 chances on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, and was 1-3 with a 7.56 ERA in 18 games this season. The Indians will go with a closer-by committee approach, but Masa Kobayashi is expected to see the majority of the save chances. Rafael Betancourt and Rafael Perez are also options. (Updated 07/04/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
If you are in a rush to pick up a closer, choose Kobayashi over the other two options at this time. Kobayashi's upside on a bad Cleveland club is a bit limited, but he's certainly worth scooping up in AL-only formats and larger mixed leagues that reward saves. Betancourt and Perez are best left for AL-only leagues in situations where there is ample reserve space. (Updated 07/04/2008).
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