Royals reel in Broxton: The Royals signed RP Jonathan Broxton to a one-year contract worth $4 million on Tuesday, pending a physical. Broxton spent his entire seven-year career with the Dodgers, serving as the team's closer for much of that time. He's not expected to have that role with the Royals, though. "He'll be one of our setup guys with [Greg] Holland and others," GM Dayton Moore said. Broxton went 1-2 with a 5.68 ERA and seven saves this past season. (Updated 11/29/2011)
Injury Report
Elbow - Questionable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Though the plan is for Broxton to be a setup man, he could still end up closing at some point if the Royals elect to trade Joakim Soria or move him to the starting rotation. In such an event, Broxton would be worth drafting as a No. 2 RP in mixed leagues. Otherwise, he only has value in deeper leagues that use setup men and middle relievers. (Updated 11/29/2011).
01/20/2012 10:32 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Kansas City Royals
Kansas City made progress in 2011, giving some of its top prospects a full shot at the big leagues. As our Al Melchior writes, the Royals might not win the division in 2012, but they can sure help Fantasy owners.
At this time two years ago, Jonathan Broxton was considered the best closer in Fantasy. One late-season meltdown and an elbow surgery later, he's not even a closer at all. Having not pitched since May because of the elbow injury, the 27-year-old had to settle for a setup role on the free agent market, signing with the Royals. It's no surprise, really. With his variety of ailments over the last couple years, his velocity has dropped, slowing his fastball just enough to make it hittable. Plus, he hasn't been an effective closer since the first half 2010, posting a 6.63 ERA in 39 appearances. With the Royals, he has a chance to rebuild his value and perhaps re-enter the closer discussion in 2013, but unless something happens to Joakim Soria, Broxton has little chance for saves in 2012. You can leave him for deeper AL-only leagues. (Updated 1/25/12)
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
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