Collapse

This team has done an amazing job navigating injuries, but I think luck is running out. I'm seeing an epic collapse coming, where we will trail the Mariners and the Rangers might even be neck and neck with us. It's going to be a race as we slip in the standings to get guys back from the IL. Arighetti, Garcia and Javier are going to be saviors, but they will be up against limited pitch counts, and for the latter two the control issues that tend to plague pitchers return from TJ. This will likely burden the bullpen. Yordan , Pena and Meyers need to make it back in the next 3 weeks, and at least one of them needs to hit the ground running. I think the West is still winnable, but don't be shocked if we relinquish the top spot and have to battle to recapture it. As much as we need offense, I wouldn't be upset if the got an arm for the bullpen to help absorb some innings, ideally a 7th inning guy.