Joey Devine was expected to share time as the closer for Oakland this season, but instead, he will be spending most of the season on the DL.
From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Devine, expected to at least share the closer’s role this season, was placed on the 60-day disabled list after missing a good deal of the spring with elbow soreness. He suffered a setback Monday and was eventually diagnosed with a sprain that was expected to keep him out a minimum of three weeks.
The Atletics also placed starting pitcher Justin Duchscherer on the 15-day DL as he recovers from arthroscopic surgery that he had on his right elbow a week ago.
