Thursday, May 29, 2008

Closer Alert: Dan Wheeler

Troy Percival left yesterday's game with an injury. We'll find out more with the MRI results today, but it looks like Percival will miss a little time at least.

Dan Wheeler finished the game and earned the save for the Rays and appears to be the front-runner for save opportunities. Al Reyes could get some chances, too, but my money's on Wheeler.

UPDATE: The Rays placed Percival on the 15-day DL. Joe Maddon was reluctant to name a closer, so it stands to reason that Al Reyes and Dan Wheeler will both get opportunities. They're both very decent pitchers who should get the job done.

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