The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Rafael Soriano is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend, the first big test of the closer's right elbow since an MRI and bone scan Wednesday revealed no structural damage. Soriano played catch Friday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. He did not report any problems. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least mid-May (Updated - 5/4/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Soriano was placed on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis on April 9. The Braves sought more medical analysis because they were concerned about the persistent pain that forced Soriano to cut short a bullpen session on Tuesday. There is no timetable on Soriano's return. He might go on a minor league rehabilitation assignment when able to throw consecutive days without pain, according to Wren. Soriano was 9-for-12 in save chances last season and has one save this season. He was 3-3 with a 3.00 ERA. But the news that John Smoltz will return as closer when he comes off the disabled list puts a damper on Soriano's Fantasy appeal. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Soriano is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right elbow to determine the cause of his lingering soreness, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Updated 05/07/2008)
Advice
Soriano has been on the disabled list since April 9 and had a bullpen session cut short on Tuesday after the soreness returned. The Braves closer appears to be struggling with this injury, so monitor the developments. The MRI results could give some clarity to the situation.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Rafael Soriano is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend, the first big test of the closer's right elbow since an MRI and bone scan Wednesday revealed no structural damage. Soriano played catch Friday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. He did not report any problems. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least mid-May (Updated - 5/4/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Soriano was placed on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis on April 9. The Braves sought more medical analysis because they were concerned about the persistent pain that forced Soriano to cut short a bullpen session on Tuesday. There is no timetable on Soriano's return. He might go on a minor league rehabilitation assignment when able to throw consecutive days without pain, according to Wren. Soriano was 9-for-12 in save chances last season and has one save this season. He was 3-3 with a 3.00 ERA. But the news that John Smoltz will return as closer when he comes off the disabled list puts a damper on Soriano's Fantasy appeal. (Updated 05/10/2008).
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