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Quick Hits: Britton, Harper, Ramos, Bregman, McCullers, Rasmus, Abad

By Jeff Todd | September 26, 2016 at 10:53pm CDT

Orioles closer Zach Britton has turned in a season to remember, and it’s not all that surprising given his recent excellence. Still, it wasn’t long ago that such a showing seemed highly improbable, as Danny Knobler of Bleacher Report writes. Britton was no lock to make the O’s roster out of camp in 2014, but the refinement of his unbelievable power sinker that year has turned the southpaw into arguably the game’s most dominant reliever. Knobler takes an interesting look at Britton’s transformation as a pitcher, as well as his earlier path toward the majors.

Here are a few more stray notes from around the game:

  • Nationals star Bryce Harper suffered a thumb injury that caused some concern, but manager Dusty Baker said tonight that X-rays were negative, as Dan Kolko of MASNsports.com reports (Twitter links). Washington is suddenly facing a variety of significant health concerns as it readies for the NLDS, though at least in Harper’s case the prognosis seems promising. Catcher Wilson Ramos is a new concern after leaving tonight’s game following a play at the plate. He’s due for an MRI tomorrow, the results of which could have huge implications for both the team and his coming run through free agency.
  • Burgeoning Astros infielder Alex Bregman could be back sooner than expected after a “leap forward” in his recovery from a hamstring strain, MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports. Indeed, he could appear as soon as this week. While the timetable isn’t quite as promising for righty Lance McCullers Jr., he might be ready to go for the postseason if Houston can sneak in. Meanwhile, there’s said to be little chance that outfielder Colby Rasmus will return to uniform before qualifying for free agency.
  • It’s possible that Red Sox deadline addition Fernando Abad won’t even crack the team’s postseason roster, as Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reports. The veteran southpaw has largely been quite good against opposing lefties since coming to Boston, but he has still coughed nine earned runs with a dozen strikeouts and eight walks in his 12 2/3 innings of work. Though nothing has been decided, manager John Farrell did acknowledge that the club is assessing both Abad and rookie lefty Robby Scott for the postseason pen. Scott, 27, has just six MLB appearances on his ledger, though he has yet to allow a run.
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  1. chuckyboy1217

    9 years ago

    I swear to got if Abad is on the postseason roster… He’s is horrible plus the sox will already have Pomeranz Ross and Scott

    Reply
    • downeysoft42

      9 years ago

      *god

      Reply
  2. dwilson10

    9 years ago

    I’m not saying the O’s need to trade Britton but they should at least consider it this offseason. With the arbitration raise he will probably be due around $10M and the O’s could use that money to target another closer or other player in free agency. They could get a huge return for him that would help build their farm system based off of what other elite closers have been traded for.

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    • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

      9 years ago

      It’s a terrible market this year. Knowing the money they spent and who has wants they aren’t getting an actual closer unless they believe a Romo or Casilla had a fluke year. The O’s would be wise to hold on especially knowing that their rotation will be pretty good next year and Bundy survived. They’ve gone all in and aren’t too far away to be honest.

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      • A'sfaninUK

        9 years ago

        Strongly agreed, the time to trade Britton for a premium was the deadline. Now they should just pay him and keep him, the FA market is loaded with relievers.

        Reply
    • Toksoon

      9 years ago

      Target what closer for less than 10 mil a season? The top three closers that are fa’s chapman Jansen and melancon will all cost more than that

      Reply
      • Nick4747

        9 years ago

        I don’t believe he’s saying that u can find a reliever for a better price that is a top notch reliever I believe he’s saying the 10+million can go to a better position maybe starter or offense to replace trumbo plus selling at a probably all-time high might still bring a huge return regardless of market it’s worth taking a look at

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    • Dookie Howser, MD

      9 years ago

      Are relievers these days really getting $10mil in arbitration? Honus Wagner played baseball for peanuts!

      /oldman comment of the day

      Reply
  3. Nick4747

    9 years ago

    Salary is through the roof through TV deals/ revenue sharing wouldn’t surprise me with his year

    Reply
  4. mookiessnarl

    9 years ago

    Abad is a bad pitcher. I’m sorry, I’ll show myself out.

    Reply
    • Connorsoxfan

      9 years ago

      They made Abad trade.

      Reply

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