Marmol nearing rehab assignment: Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, reports MLB.com. Marmol could be cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment if he wakes up Thursday with no issues from throwing. He could begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Iowa. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
Hamstring - 15-day DL. Might begin Triple-A rehab assignment May 25 (Updated - 5/20/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Marmol was removed from the closer's role prior to getting hurt. Rafael Dolis has been placed in the closer's role for Chicago, but Marmol could always return to that role down the road. He could be worth stashing in deep Fantasy formats, but he doesn't have as much Fantasy appeal as he did when he was the team's closer. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/12/2012 01:46 Hart lifts Brewers over Cubs in 13th
Corey Hart hit an RBI single in the 13th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
05/09/2012 12:27 Dear Mr. Fantasy: New world order for closers
The relief pitching landscape sure has changed on a dime since opening day. Who are the right replacements to target? Our Scott White re-ranks his top closer options and answers your questions in Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/08/2012 18:24 Setting the Trends: The unending chase for saves
Closers are losing their jobs at an alarming rate either due to injury or ineffectivness. Our Nando Di Fino touches on some potential closer candidates and other waiver wire gems in Setting the Trends.
05/04/2012 17:54 Maholm helps Cubs foil Dodgers
Paul Maholm pitched six crisp innings for his third consecutive win and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
Carlos Marmol saw a dropoff in most of his numbers a year ago as he had a hard time holding onto the closer's role in Chicago. After posting a 2.55 ERA with 38 saves in 43 chances in 2010, he posted a 4.01 ERA in 75 appearances, including going 34 for 44 in save opportunities last season. He temporarily lost the job to Sean Marshall in July -- after blowing six saves -- and he finished the year with just 99 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched. That was a huge dropoff considering his struck out 138 over 77 2/3 innings the year before as hitters began laying off his pitches in the dirt. The right-hander has some unhittable stuff but his wildness makes him a bit of a headache for owners. Marmol is expected to pitch in the ninth inning again for the Cubs this season and with Marshall now in Cincinnati, there is really no one else to challenge him for the job. The 29-year-old can be one of the more valuable closers in the majors but considering his struggles in 2011, target Marmol as a No. 2 Fantasy relief pitcher in mixed leagues on Draft Day. (Updated 2/21/12)
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