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Brandon Lyon | Relief Pitcher
Team:
Houston Astros
Ht / Wt:
6'1' / 200
Age / DOB:
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32
) / 8/10/1979
Bats / Throws:
Right / Right
College:
Dixie (UT) JC
Contract:
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2011: $5.25 million, 2012: $5.5 million, 2013: Free Agent
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Brandon Lyon pitched a scoreless inning Friday, giving him a 3.00 ERA through six innings this spring.
It was anyone's guess how Lyon would come back from shoulder surgery, but the early returns have been encouraging. Unfortunately, he pretty much ceased being a fantasy sleeper when Brett Myers was shifted to the pen. He could always close if Myers is traded, but Myers' contract situation is going to make him tough to move.
Mar 23 - 3:56 PM
Brandon Lyon has been demoted to a setup role.
Lyon looked like the favorite for save chances in Houston when spring training began, but the Astros announced recently that Brett Myers will be moved from the starting rotation to the ninth inning. The owner of a 4.22 career ERA, Lyon will carry no fantasy value as a setup guy.
Feb 29 - 10:32 PM
Brandon Lyon (shoulder) said he'll have no limitations at the beginning of spring training.
"I’ve thrown a few times off the mound, which is kind of rare for me coming into spring training," he said. "I usually don’t throw too much, but I felt like I had to throw a couple of times and get on the mound and see where I’m at. I’m actually pretty happy where I’m at. I feel like I’m ahead of where I usually am right now." The Astros are having an open competition for their closer job, but Lyon has to enter camp as the favorite despite not appearing in a game since last June. He wouldn't be a great bet to pitch well and remain in the role, though.
Feb 19 - 1:31 PM
Source:
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Astros' general manager Jeff Luhnow said Wednesday that the team's closer spot is wide open.
As it should be. Brandon Lyon (shoulder) and David Carpenter are the leading candidates for the gig, but other relievers like Wilton Lopez could also be in the mix. Astros' manager Brad Mills will likely settle on a closer by the end of spring training, but we suspect this could be an area of flux during the season.
Feb 8 - 11:35 AM
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