Indians closer Joe Borowski, who has been out since April 15 with a strained right triceps, threw 30 to 35 pitches without problem Friday in a simulated game. The Indians plan to have him pitch in a minor-league game next week as part of a rehabilitation assignment. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
Triceps - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/16/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Manager Eric Wedge would like to see Borowski pitch a couple of times in the minors before he's activated, but he has said more than once he would resume closing duties upon his return. Rafael Betancourt couldn't hold down the role in Borowski's absence, and now the Indians bullpen is in total flux. Stash Borowski if you can because he has the potential to serve as a No. 2 Fantasy RP when healthy. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Borowski, out since April 15 with a strained right triceps muscle, is scheduled to pitch in a simulated game Friday, when the Indians start an interleague series in Cincinnati. (Updated 05/15/2008)
Advice
It's uncertain when Borowski will return to the big club and in what capacity. He led the AL with 45 saves last season.
Indians closer Joe Borowski, who has been out since April 15 with a strained right triceps, threw 30 to 35 pitches without problem Friday in a simulated game. The Indians plan to have him pitch in a minor-league game next week as part of a rehabilitation assignment. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
Triceps - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/16/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Manager Eric Wedge would like to see Borowski pitch a couple of times in the minors before he's activated, but he has said more than once he would resume closing duties upon his return. Rafael Betancourt couldn't hold down the role in Borowski's absence, and now the Indians bullpen is in total flux. Stash Borowski if you can because he has the potential to serve as a No. 2 Fantasy RP when healthy. (Updated 05/16/2008).
= probable start
