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  • Jeurys Familia returns, Alex Wilson only pitcher suspended

    August 26, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets got Jeurys Familia back on Friday, and although Terry Collins mentioned that he wanted to get Familia in the game on Friday, he ended up using Blevins for the last out in the eighth and then A.J. Ramos for the save.  Ramos gave up a run…

  • Brad Ziegler may be ready to return from the DL and close for Miami

    July 29, 2017 Miami Marlins — We told you last night that A.J. Ramos had been traded to Miami, that Junichi Tazawa was next in line for saves, and that Brad Ziegler would also be an option when he returned from the disabled list. In the wee hours of the morning, Marlins executive Michael Hill…

  • Corey Knebel might be stuck in a committee in Milwaukee

    May 13, 2017 Milwaukee Brewers — When managers begin to use their relievers more optimally, their teams improve, but the result can be fantasy chaos. The latest example could be Craig Counsell’s Brewers, who demoted disappointing offseason acquisition Neftali Feliz from the closer role, but want to retain the flexibility to use the impressive Corey Knebel when…

  • Jeurys Familia likely out for a while with arterial clot in throwing shoulder

    May 12, 2017 New York Mets — Mets closer Jeurys Familia has an arterial clot in his throwing shoulder and will likely be out for a while, if not the rest of the season. According to the team, Familia will see Dr. Robert Thompson, who performed season-ending surgery to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome on Mets starting pitcher Matt…

  • Jeurys Familia may need surgery; Addison Reed will fill in for Mets

    May 11, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets unexpectedly announced that Jeurys Familia has an arterial clot in his right shoulder and is being examined for potential surgery. Addison Reed should fill in while Familia gets treatment. Updated hierarchy: Reed | Robles | Blevins.