PT TODAY: Grilli's season-ending injury gives Jim Johnson shot at closing
Jul 11 2015
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| Braves | Jason Grilli carted off | |
| Atlanta Braves RP Jason Grilli (leg) was carted off the field after suffering what appears to be a serious lower left leg injury. Grilli's foot appeared to stick in the grass as he was running to cover first base. Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman | |
| BHQ take: Jason Grilli's season is over thanks to a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Jim Johnson seems likely to get the bulk of the saves for Atlanta going forward, but the Braves also could turn to youngsters Arodys Vizcaíno or Mike Foltynewicz. Johnson is making a nice comeback after a bad 2014; however, his skills do not fully support his... |
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