Manager has faith in O'Flaherty: Braves reliever Eric O'Flaherty allowed three runs in an outing for the second time this season Wednesday against the Phillies. O'Flaherty has a 7.56 ERA after nine outings. He had a 0.98 ERA after 78 outings last year. "We expect so much of him [after last year]," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I think he'll be fine." (Updated 05/03/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Luck hasn't been on O'Flaherty's side with a .346 BABIP. He's a groundball pitcher and some of his hits have just found the hole. It seems O'Flaherty's luck should turn with time, so hopefully he will get better as the season progresses. He's still a viable Fantasy option in leagues that reward for holds. (Updated 05/03/2012).
05/13/2012 18:11 Braves hand Cards' Lynn first loss
Jason Heyward ended a 10-pitch at-bat with a bases-clearing double in third inning, helping the Atlanta Braves give rookie Lance Lynn his first loss and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.