Bob Wickman To The DL

The Atlanta Braves have placed closer Bob Wickman on the DL.

This might be closer by committee until he returns. Mike Gonzalez was the closer in Pittsburgh last year, and is a lefty. Rafael Soriano used to be the closer of the future in Seattle until J.J. Putz exploded on the scene, and then was dealt for peanuts this offseason. He's a righty. Last night, Gonzalez got the nod in the 9th inning in a tie game, but both Utley and Howard were due up and are left handed hitters. I have a feeling Gonzalez might get the edge here, but he had elbow problems that shut him down last year, and he's also posted a disgusting WHIP so far this season. Soriano had 2 disasterous outings within 3 appearances earlier this season, but has been dominant since then. I think it'll depend on what hitters are due up in the 9th as to which guy will get to close. For the next save opportunity, keep an eye on who gets the call and which batters he's due to face. If both are available, perhaps you can make a choice by doing that. I'd rather own Soriano because he doesn't walk someone everytime he takes the mound, but if Gonzalez ends up being the favorite for saves, he's the one to own.