PLAYING TIME: Chapman sidelined with shoulder fatigue
Sep 11 2012
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chapman unavailable due to shoulder fatigue
Aroldis Chapman (LHP, CIN), who walked three in his last appearance, and allowed three earned runs the previous time out, will be out of action for at least the next several days. His velocity has reportedly been down recently, and both the Reds and his owners are holding their breath that a few days off will help him right the ship. In the meantime, save opportunities in Cincinnati are likely to go to either Jonathan Broxton (RHP, CIN) or Sean Marshall (LHP, CIN).
Broxton saved 23 games for the Royals earlier this year, and has 107 career saves to his name. His 2.54 ERA for the year is strong, though his 3.67 xERA and 6.7 Dom aren't quite as impressive. Marshall...
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