Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL

July 27, 2010 @ 12:00:00

By Tim Heaney
Edited by Nicholas Minnix

Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: AL | NL

Fantasy baseball closer depth charts: AL | NL

In fantasy baseball, the closer position remains volatile. Rarely does every closer hang on to the job for an entire season - injuries, poor performance and managerial decisions can cloud a team's bullpen picture.

Should you be concerned about a struggling stopper? Which relievers are climbing the depth chart? Are any injuries popping up? KFFL.com's Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat keeps you informed when you're looking for saves.

Mound meetings

• Lidge having trouble from the stretch

  Brad Lidge once again pushed the Philadelphia Phillies to the ledge Monday but hung on for the save. The righty entered the ninth with a three-run advantage but gave up a two-run homer with two down. After he loaded the bases, he induced a groundout to escape.
  Lidge is having trouble pitching with runners on this year: He has a .308 opponents' clip in those situations compared to .189 with no one on. His career numbers aren't that skewed, though, and his strand rate is a fortunate 83.3 percent. The Phils are willing to let him work out his issues as the stopper unless he suffers an utter collapse.
• Reports say the Florida Marlins are unlikely to trade closer Leo Nunez. The righty allowed a run on two hits yesterday but wrapped up a one-run Marlins victory. In 10 innings since July 2, Nunez has converted eight straight opps, walked just two and fanned 15.

Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: AL | NL

Fantasy baseball closer depth charts: AL | NL

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