Ty Buttrey Tweaks Intercostal Muscle
5 years agoLos Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (intercostal) tweaked an intercostal muscle and will be slowed down in camp for a couple of weeks. However, manager Joe Maddon still expects Buttrey to be ready for Opening Day. Relievers don't need as much time to get ramped up for the regular season, so Buttrey might not miss the start of the season. If healthy, the 26-year-old (27 in March) should serve as the primary setup man to Hansel Robles in Anaheim. Buttrey had a 3.98 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, two saves and 84 strikeouts in 72 1/3 innings last year. He'll really only be fantasy relevant if Robles misses time with injury or is demoted from the closer role.
Source: Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher
Source: Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher