Keith Foulke

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Despite the Red Sox move of pitcher Curt Schilling back into the rotation, reliever Keith Foulke isn't quite ready to return to the closer role. After manager Terry Francona all but ruled Foulke for next weekend's series against the Tigers, the more reasonable scenario presented itself. He will likely be sent be sent out for a rehab assignment next weekend, make a couple of appearances, possibly as many as three, then be activated right around the beginning of next week, perhaps during the Tampa Bay series.

Mike Timlin will take over the closer role in the meantime and if he pitches even remotely effectively, don't expect Foulke will be handed his former role back. Fantasy owners who can still grab Timlin should do so and we'll be sure to update Foulke's status if and when he goes out on a rehab assignment.

 

per yahoo

[Sox fan in Tex]

I call B.S. Foulke has said he's stronger than he was last year, and he should be effective in the closers role. He'll have his job when he comes back. Timlin is fantastic in the set-up role, I don't think we'd make him the permanent closer.

[BoSox21]

I don't like it. Timlin should be reliable as a closer but he's so damn good as a setup man. I'd put Papelbon as the closer but if Wells is indeed gonna be suspended 6 games, Papelbon is gonna stay in the rotation