The Atalnta Braves finalized a deal that will net them RP Octavio Dotel from the Kansas City Royals for SP Kyle Davies.
This is a good trade for both teams. The Braves now have a solid 7th/8th/9th inning combination as well, with Rafael Soriano likely moving to the 7th inning, and Octavio Dotel moving to the 8th inning. Bob Wickman will likely remain the closer, even though he hasn't been very good. If the Braves were smart, they would have dealt Wickman for peanuts, traded for Dotel to be the 8th inning guy, and let Soriano close. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals get a solid, young starter with upside, something they lack outside of prospect Luke Hochevar.
Fantasy Impact: Octavio Dotel is obviously the biggest loser here as he moves from closer to setup man. Dotel was always a great setup man, but he never carried that same success over to the closer's role. He's now #2 in line for saves, taking that position away from Soriano. He's still worth owning, especially with Wickman's unimpressive performance this season. His ratios might improve now that he's not closing anymore, given his history of pitching much better in a setup role. Soriano's value is like Okajima's now, except he doesn't carry the same impressive ratios. He can probably be dropped.
Pick up Joakim Soria immediately. He will replace Dotel as KC's closer, and he did a good job in that role earlier in the season. He should stay in that role all season long.
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