{"playerId":2072,"percentChange":-2.5,"averageDraftPosition":103.8,"percentOwned":18.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Motte (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Sunday.","spin":"The move was largely a procedural one, as Motte will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. His placement on the 60-day DL opens up a roster spot for John Gast, who will replace the injured Jake Westbrook in the rotation.","date":"Sun May 12"},"fullName":"Jason Motte","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Apparently, Motte's sensational late-season run as Cardinals closer during their 2011 World Series championship year wasn't a fluke. Not that fantasy owners should've expected it was; once a pitcher armed merely with a high-90s fastball as straight as an arrow, he has since given it some movement and added a slider/cutter that is as filthy as anyone's. Motte's skills are at their peak, he has three consecutive years of sub-3.00 ERAs, back-to-back campaigns with a WHIP under 1.00, and he's the closer for a competitive Cardinals team that can grant him more than 40 save opportunities. Still, investing in saves can be a risky maneuver, especially in light of news that Motte might begin the season on the DL with an elbow injury. Assuming his injury isn't deemed too serious, he could be a top-five closer for the season's final five months -- a top-three had he been fully healthy on Opening Day.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Sat Mar 23"}}