The Closer Report » David Aardsma
The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 6.15.2011
By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com Here is the latest 411 on injured closers. David Aardsma, SEA Aardsma has been moved from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL by the Mariners to make room on the 40-man roster. This won’t effect his return date, but Aardsma has not begun throwing and no timetable has been set. I doubt that Aardsma will return to the Mariners this year. If he does, it will be in more of a reserve … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brad Lidge, David Aardsma, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Broxton, Weekly Injury Updates
The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 6.1.2011
Here is the latest 411 on injured closers. David Aardsma, SEA Aardsma is still rehabbing is his sprained ligament in his right elbow. He has not begun a throwing program and isn’t due back till early August. Brad Lidge, PHI Lidge threw a scoreless inning in extended spring training on Saturday and didn’t feel any pain according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is set to start his rehab assignment later this month and could be back with the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brad Lidge, Brandon Lyon, David Aardsma, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Broxton
The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.18.2011
Here is the latest 411 on injured closers. David Aardsma, SEA On Friday, Aardsma got good news from Dr. Lewis Yocum for his strained ligament and he won’t have surgery. Instead he will not pitch or throw for 1 month and the go on a detailed throwing program. If, and I mean IF he comes back this year it won’t till mid-August at best. ”I’m very optimistic that I’ll be pitching again this year,” Aardsma said. When … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, David Aardsma, Jonathan Broxton, Jose Contreras, Weekly Injury Updates
Baseball Bullpen Depth Charts Update 5.17.11
By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com Not a whole lot of changes within the depth charts, but here’s the latest update. Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers have more than money problems, their bullpen is a mess. For those Dodger fans who think that Broxton has to go, within a few weeks you will be begging for him to have a quick and healthy recovery. Since Vicente Padilla took over as closer, he has two saves and a hold. His last opportunity for a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brandon League, David Aardsma, Depth Chart Updates, Eduardo Sanchez, Fernando Salas, Jonathan Broxton
The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.12.2011
Here is the latest 411 on injured closers. David Aardsma, SEA Not goods news for Aardsma. As I reported a few days ago, Aardsma suffered a major setback with a Grade 2 strain of the ulnar collateral ligament that may require ‘Tommy John’-like elbow surgery. He will see Dr. Lewis Yocum for a second opinion, but it’s not looking good. If this injury holds up, one of two things will happen. 1. Aardsma will rehab the injury and not … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brad Lidge, Brandon Lyon, David Aardsma, Jonathan Broxton, Weekly Injury Updates
David Aardsma Has A Setback; New Injury, Out For Season?
Well, we’ve all been waiting on pins and needles for David Aardsma to return to closing out games for the Seattle Mariners. The Veteran closer was due back from the DL (off-season hip surgery), but suffered a setback during his last rehab stint. Aardsma suffered a Grade 2 strain of the ulnar collateral ligament that may require ‘Tommy John’-like elbow surgery. He will visit with the famous and often utilized Dr. Yocum this week and after … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brandon League, David Aardsma
The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.5.2011
Brandon Lyon, HOU – Lyon will have his pitching shoulder checked out in Houston today to see why he feels the shoulder is weak. This comes after Lyon got hammered Wednesday afternoon and blew the save. Lyon has a history of injuries, but more so being inconsistent. I’m not sure if his recent blow up isn’t just Brandon Lyon. I did not expect him to keep the closer job past mid-May, so I’m not … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brad Lidge, Brandon Lyon, David Aardsma, Jonathan Broxton, Jose Contreras, Neftali Feliz, Weekly Injury Updates
The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates
David Aardsma, SEA – Aardsma has been recovering from hhip surgery in the off-season. He has been getting knocked around in Tacoma, but feels good. Manager Eric Wedge won’t rush him back, but wants him to be more comfortable with his surgically repaired hip. According to the Seattle Times Aardsma said, ” “It went well. I felt good. And that’s the most important thing,” he said. “I actually felt like I had some good … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brad Lidge, David Aardsma, Jose Contreras, Neftali Feliz, Weekly Injury Updates
Andrew Bailey and David Aardsma Improving Quickly
Many fantasy managers have been waiting for a pair of closers to make their season debut. Andrew Bailey and David Aardsma have been on the DL since the start of the season. Bailey suffered a forearm straing during spring training and manager Bob Geren was pleased with Bailey’s bllpen session, but insists that he is still a week or so away from starting a rehab session. Bailey could prove to be a very valuable … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, David Aardsma
Closer News and Notes 4.5.11
Here are some notes from the wolrd of closers. Heath Bell - Bell has opened the season looking sharp. Tonight he took care of Giants in order on nine pitches. So far my worries of Heath Bell regressing aren’t being seen. Sean Marshall – Sean Marshall was brought in to close out the Cubs game today , but Marmol owners shouldn’t worry. Carlos Marmol pitched three straight days and was getrting a much needed day off. Jordan … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chris Perez, David Aardsma, Drew Storen, Heath Bell, Joe Nathan, Jordan Walden, Neftali Feliz
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