Johnson nets MLB-leading 16th save: Baltimore closer Jim Johnson converted yet another save opportunity on Tuesday night against the Red Sox. Johnson went 1-2-3 in the ninth and needed only eight pitches to do so for his 16th save of the season. Johnson currently leads the majors in saves with 16. His ERA is at 0.87 on the year. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson has converted 24 consecutive saves dating back to last season and that is the longest active streak in the major leagues. He's been nearly unhittable this season for the first-place Orioles and has yet to blow a single opportunity. Johnson should be active in all mixed Fantasy leagues. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/22/2012 22:36 Tolleson, Betemit homer in O's win
Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1-3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.
05/19/2012 22:37 Jones, Markakis lead O's to fifth straight
Adam Jones and Nick Markakis hit two-run homers and the Baltimore Orioles matched a season high with their fifth straight win, 6-5 over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
05/17/2012 17:55 O's top Royals, make it 7 in row on road
Adam Jones hit a two-run homer, J.J. Hardy also drove in a pair of runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Thursday for their seventh straight road win.
05/17/2012 00:37 Jones, Orioles clip Royals in 15
Adam Jones homered with one out in the 15th inning, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
05/15/2012 22:08 Chen outduels CC, Orioles drop Yanks
Wei-Yin Chen pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Adam Jones homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees 5-2 Tuesday night.
The Orioles can't seem to settle on a role for Jim Johnson. After coming up as a starter in 2006, he served mostly as a setup man over the last few years before stepping in as closer late last year after Kevin Gregg flamed out in mid-August. So that's Johnson's role, then? Closer? Not so fast. The Orioles kicked around the idea of moving him back to the starting rotation this offseason before eventually opting against it, bringing in a collection of low-priced free-agent arms instead. So ... closer? Hang on a second. Gregg is still there. He's the one with all the closing experience. And though Johnson recorded seven saves in September, Gregg recorded the final two for the month. Apparently, manager Buck Showalter isn't entirely ready to dismiss Gregg as a viable option for saves. Johnson may enter spring training as the favorite to close in Baltimore, but he isn't guaranteed anything. Plus, he's pitching for a last-place team and he doesn't profile as a particularly good closer anyway. When pursuing saves on Draft Day, Johnson should probably be your last resort. (Updated 2/21/12)
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