Published August 06, 2008, 12:00 AM
Mets put closer Wagner on DL
Billy Wagner was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left forearm, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they chase a playoff spot.
NEW YORK — Billy Wagner was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left forearm, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they chase a playoff spot.
It’s a huge blow to the Mets, even though Wagner has blown seven of 34 save chances. No other New York pitcher has a save this season.
“It’s just a bad time to have to go through something like this,” Wagner said.
Struggling setup man Aaron Heilman is likely to get the first shot at closing in Wagner’s absence, manager Jerry Manuel said.
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