Doug Brocail
Contract: Signed though 2008
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 250 lbs
- Born: May 16, 1967
- Debut: September 8, 1992
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 1, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros have activated 42-year-old reliever Doug Brocail from the 15-day disabled list.
Our View:
Brocail has recovered from a strained right shoulder after a rehab stint at Triple-A Round Rock. He has been inured most of the season and holds a 5.40 ERA and 2.40 WHIP over just 8.1 innings this season.
August 7, 2009
Doug Brocail has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained right shoulder, according to the Associated Press. Darin Erstad was activated as the adjoining move.
Our View:
This marks the 42-year-old reliever's second stint on the DL, as he was previously shut down with a hamstring strain. He holds a 5.40 ERA and 2.40 WHIP over 8.1 innings, and holds little fantasy value when healthy.
July 29, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, the Astros have activated reliever Doug Brocail.
Our View:
Brocail has been on the DL since May 4th with a strained left hamstring and the reliever will rejoin the bullpen and be reunited with his 1-0 record and 4.76 ERA. Brocail also spent time on the DL in April with a strained shoulder this season.
July 26, 2009
Doug Brocail pitched one inning in his rehab outing on Saturday night and did not allow a run while surrendering two hits and striking out one, according to the Twitter page on Astros' beat writer Alyson Footer. Brocail is expected to make three more rehab appearances before returning to the team.
Our View:
Brocail is starting to get back into form, and assuming the other rehab appearances go smoothly, he will rejoin the Stros' bullpen in early August. He may be worth a look in leagues that value middle relievers, but he may still be a little rusty when he rejoins the team.
July 20, 2009
As expected, Doug Brocail (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Brocail has been out since early May, and has pitched just 5.2 innings this season. He had 22 holds and a sub-4.00 ERA in 2008, so he could be of some value in leagues with middle relievers when he returns.
July 17, 2009
Doug Brocail is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, according to Astros' writer Alyson Footer's Twitter page.
Our View:
Brocail is feeling strong, and a few good outings in Triple-A could get him back to Houston quickly. He should not have any fantasy value as a relief pitcher, but he could help the bullpen in Houston.
July 17, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that reliever Doug Brocail is scheduled to pitch a simulated game on Friday.
Our View:
This is a first for Brocail since landing on the DL May 3rd. "I'm more concerned with how it's going to feel than I am excited," he said. "I want to all be done with it, feel no pain and go from there." If all goes well he will start a rehab assignment and could give the Stros' bullpen a boost upon his return.
July 12, 2009
Doug Brocail is getting close to a return to the Astros' bullpen, according to MLB.com. Brocail threw 60 pitches before the Astros' game on Sunday. He is hoping for a return soon after the All-Star break.
Our View:
Brocail has been rehabbing for what seems like forever, but it looks like he is getting pretty close. He will probably throw a few more times, but look for him to return soon after the break. He will hold no fantasy value when he comes back.
July 7, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Astros' reliever Doug Brocail threw a short bullpen session on Monday. He has been on the DL since May 4 with a torn left hamstring.
Our View:
Though throwing a bullpen session is a good thing for a rehabbing pitcher, the fact that it was short seems to mean that he is still not close to a return. It looks like he could be back sometime after the break, but it will depend on how he feels over the next few sessions.
June 24, 2009
Doug Brocail believes he will be able to return sometime around the All-Star break, according to MLB.com. The 42-year-old reliever has been out since early May with a strained hamstring.
Our View:
Brocail could have some value in leagues that feature middle relief once he returns, he has recorded 25 holds since the beginning of 2008, but might not be a wise investment considering his age and bulky hammy.
May 8, 2009
Doug Brocail has opted for rehab rather than surgery on his left hamstring tear, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Brocail could be done for the season with surgery, so he is going with the conservative option and is hoping the injury will heal with rehab. Brocail held little fantasy value as a reliever prior to going down.
May 6, 2009
Doug Brocail is slated for an MRI on his strained left hamstring today, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Brocail was placed on the DL Monday with the injury. His depth will be missed in the Astros' bullpen, but he won't be missed in fantasy leagues as he allowed three earned runs and eight walks over 5.2 innings of work.
May 4, 2009
Doug Brocail is headed back to the DL after straining his left hamstring in Sunday's game, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
The Astros' bullpen was already thin with closer Jose Valverde on the shelf. Brocail allowed three earned runs and eight walks over 5.2 innings this season, and he won't be missed in fantasy leagues.
May 3, 2009
According to MLB.com, Doug Brocail left Sunday's game in the eighth inning after straining his hamstring on a play at first base.
Our View:
Brocail just returned from the DL a week ago with a shoulder issue and could find himself there again after today's injury. As a relatively ineffective middle reliever he has no fantasy value even when healthy.
April 26, 2009
The Astros activated reliever Doug Brocail (shoulder) following Saturday's loss to the Brewers.
Our View:
The Astros could use a boost in their bullpen. Brocail was roughed up earlier in the season, and he will hopefully return to his 2006-07 form. There's no need to use him in fantasy leagues.
April 24, 2009
Doug Brocail, who is recovering from a strained right rotator cuff, will throw a 20-pitch simulated inning Friday in Houston, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "They are just going to have me throw here Friday because if I throw a three-pitch inning (in a rehab game) you do not get anything out of it."
Our View:
He will throw in Houston, and the club will determine if he can be activated from the DL soon thereafter.
April 20, 2009
Doug Brocail is progressing nicely in his recovery from a strained rotator cuff, according to the Houston Chronicle. He hopes to return to the Astros when he is eligible to come off the DL on April 26.
Our View:
Brocail said he was pleasantly surprised with how his shoulder rebounded after he threw Saturday for the first time since going on the DL. He doesn't feel like a rehab stint will be necessary.
April 12, 2009
Doug Brocail has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his strained rotator cuff, according to MLB.com. The club recalled righty Jeff Fulchino from Triple-A Round Rock as the adjoining move.
Our View:
Brocail allowed two earned runs and four walks over 2.1 innings of work so far this season, and shouldn't be missed in fantasy leagues while on the shelf.
April 11, 2009
According to the Houston Chronicle, Astros' reliever Doug Brocail has been diagnosed with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. He is listed at day-to-day.
Our View:
Brocail has earned a win already this season, but hasn't exactly pitched well. He currently holds a 7.72 ERA and has yet to strike out a batter.
February 20, 2009
Doug Brocail did not throw live batting practice today while dealing with shoulder tendinitis, according to the Houston Chronicle. He did throw a light pen session though.
Our View:
If healthy, Brocail could be a decent source for strikeouts for deeper leagues that feature middle men.
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