Sunday, August 13, 2017

David Phelps may rejoin bullpen next weekend

David Phelps may be ready to rejoin Seattle's bullpen in time for the upcoming weekend series against the Rays in Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Implications: Phelps was placed on the 10-day disabled list  August 8, after he was forced to exit a game against Kansas City with an elbow impingement two days prior. The 30-year-old right-handed reliever was originally expected to miss two-to-three weeks, but it now appears he will be on the shorter end of that projection. Phelps will throw from a mound in the next couple of days to test his recovery. If all goes well, he is not expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment. Phelps, since joining the Mariners on July 20 after a trade with Miami, has a 1-1 record and three holds, while recording a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14.1 K/9, and 1.3 BB/9. He should be an asset to fantasy managers in leagues that count holds.

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