Street is San Diego-bound: The Rockies traded RP Huston Street to the Padres on Wednesday, with San Diego paying all but $1 million of Street's $7.5 million contract, according to CBSSports.com Senior Baseball Writer Scott Miller. In exchange, the Rockies will receive a player to named later. The Padres will use Street as their closer, replacing Heath Bell, who signed with Miami. (Updated 12/07/2011)
Injury Report
Groin - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Street was a more effective closer when he was with Oakland, at least in terms of ERA, and not coincidentally, he gave up far fewer home runs before coming to Colorado. A move to PETCO Park could work wonders for Street, so his stock in Fantasy will likely rise. With the Padres, Street would be a solid option as a No. 2 Fantasy RP. (Updated 12/07/2011).
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Huston Street's three-year tenure with the Rockies came to an end this offseason, as he was dealt to the Padres in December. Street's final season in Colorado ended with a whimper, as he was beset by injuries and pitched only 17 1/3 innings after the All-Star break. When he did return from the disabled list in late August, he was used as a set-up man, as Rafael Betancourt took over the closer's role. The Padres will put Street back in his customary ninth-inning spot, and with pitcher-friendly PETCO Park as his home stadium, he should perform better than he did with Colorado. While Street's ERA and WHIP should improve, his biggest obstacle could be getting save opportunities, as the Padres' lineup and starting rotation may not provide many late-game leads to protect. That leaves Street as a No. 2 RP option for owners in mixed leagues. (Updated 1/26/12)