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Jun 11
2008

Putz Injured

Posted by jonlee in Toronto Blue JaysSeattle MarinersMLBJJ PutzFantasyclosersBrandon Morrow

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Mariners closer J.J. Putz was brought on Wednesday to close out a win for Felix Hernandez. Putz walked Joe Inglett, threw three pitches to Vernon Wells, then was removed with an apparent arm injury. It appeared to be his elbow, but nothing was definite. Brandon Morrow came on and recorded his first career save striking out two batters. Seattle ended up winning 2-1, but the bigger concern is Putz's health. He missed a lot of time earlier in the year with an oblique injury but this could be much more serious since it deals with his elbow. The Mariners went with a committee approach