Rockies may need to explore contigency plans at closer position
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Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street will undergo an MRI to assess the state of his sore shoulder, according to the Associated Press. Street said that his arm “felt good” during throwing sessions this spring, but inflammation in the pitching shoulder has kept him from any game action so far in spring training. After his last session, he reported some discomfort and will need the MRI to determine his status.
Street entered camp as the de facto closer for the Rockies after a 35 save season in 2009, blowing only 2 during the regular season. Street signed a three year contract worth $22.5 million after last year’s lights out performance. If he ends up opening the season on the DL, the Rocks will likely look to Manny Corpas to step up and fill the closer role again, a role he has held on and off during his time with the team.
