PT TODAY: Grilli's season-ending injury gives Jim Johnson shot at closing

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Braves | Jason Grilli carted off
Atlanta Braves RP Jason Grilli (leg) was carted off the field after suffering what appears to be a serious lower left leg injury. Grilli's foot appeared to stick in the grass as he was running to cover first base.  Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
 
BHQ take: Jason Grilli's season is over thanks to a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Jim Johnson seems likely to get the bulk of the saves for Atlanta going forward, but the Braves also could turn to youngsters Arodys Vizcaíno or Mike Foltynewicz. Johnson is making a nice comeback after a bad 2014; however, his skills do not fully support his...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Francisco Lindor, Randy Arozarena, Eury Pérez and Shane Bieber all are back on the field, and we take a look at the playing time shifts on each of their MLB squads.
Jun 24 2026 8:56am
Elly de la Cruz headlines a big day of IL returns, along with Brandon Woodruff, Kyle Teel, and a few others. Plus, the Jays call up Luis Urias, and more...
Jun 23 2026 8:02am
Daulton Varsho looks to inject some punch to the Toronto lineup; two Leiters IL'd with ankle and hip issues; Hicks heads to IL, and more.
Jun 22 2026 8:55am
With Adley Rutschman headed to the 7-day concussion IL, Samuel Basallo will become BAL's primary catcher. Plus updates on PT implications of the news on Kiner-Falefa, Lawlar, Abel and more.
Jun 21 2026 8:29am
Both Michael Soroka and Ryne Nelson and met bad news on Friday; could Brandon Pfaadt be the fill-in? Plus updates on Ballesteros, Shaw, Lugo and more.
Jun 20 2026 8:55am

Tools