Thayer taking advantage of opportunity: Padres closer Dale Thayer shut down the Angles on Saturday, striking out two and allowing just a single to Erick Aybar in the ninth inning to earn his fifth save of the season. While Padres’ manager Bud Black had not officially declared Thayer the closer prior to using him on Saturday, after the game he told the North County Times, "Dale's taking this opportunity and running with it." (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/12).
Fantasy Analysis
That is the best endorsement Thayer has gotten from Black, so we’ll take that as a sign that he considers him the closer for now. And for good reason, as the 31-year-old, who had just 26 innings of major-league experience prior to this season, has pitched nine shutout innings this season, allowing just seven hits with no walks while striking out nine. He has saved each of his five chances, and should be added in deeper mixed leagues at this time. (Updated 05/20/2012).
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05/16/2012 21:30 Padres rally to top Kemp-less Dodgers
Chase Headley homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and the last-place San Diego Padres rallied to beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Wednesday night, helping left-hander Clayton Richard snap his personal five-game losing streak.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/16/2012 12:32 Setting the Trends: Should you bother with Nava?
The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends.
05/12/2012 22:09 Volquez, Padres edge Phillies
Edinson Volquez pitched six effective innings, pinch-hitter Jose Guzman drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Roy Halladay for the second time this season, 2-1 Saturday night.
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start