Bastardo feeling a little fatigued: Philadelphia RP Antonio Bastardo admitted on Saturday that his left arm is feeling tired, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I need a rest right now," Bastardo said. "My arm's not hurt. It's just tired." (Updated 09/10/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bastardo has allowed two runs without recording an out in two of his last three appearances for Philadelphia. He's appeared in almost 60 games this season in his first year as a full-time reliever. It is beginning to catch up to him. Bastardo should be sitting in most Fantasy leagues due to his fatigue. (Updated 09/10/2011).
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After some confusion earlier in his career about whether he profiled better as a starter or a reliever, Bastardo clearly found his niche as a left-handed setup man in the Phillies bullpen last year, his 0.93 WHIP ranking eighth among relievers with at least 50 innings. He was so dominant -- allowing just 4.3 hits per nine innings -- that the Phillies even used him as their closer during a period in June and July when Ryan Madson was out with a hand injury. Madson is gone now, but with Jonathan Papelbon on board, Bastardo is still just a backup option for saves. His ERA and WHIP should still make him a viable contributor in Rotisserie leagues, though. If middle relievers matter in your format, Bastardo is one of the best you'll find. (Updated 1/25/12)