{"playerId":617,"percentChange":1.4,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":7,"playerRaterSEASON":-0.3,"playerRater7DAY":1.9,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Benoit will be his first option to close out games in Jose Valverde's (back) absence, the Detroit Free Press reports.","spin":"Valverde is day-to-day with a strained lower back and hopes to avoid the DL. Benoit will serve as Detroit's interim closer, but Phil Coke could always be used in the role if left-handed hitters are due up in the ninth. Benoit is worth a look while Valverde is sidelined, but the value to be had here will be short term.","date":"Thu May 17"},"fullName":"Joaquin Benoit","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Apparently Benoit's 2010 was for real. Although his ratios regressed last season, he finished eighth in holds (29), 28th in WHIP (1.05) and 23rd in strikeout-to-walk ratio among relievers, keeping him among the more attractive setup men in the game. His fly-ball tendencies -- 45.5 percent rate the past two seasons combined -- support the notion that it was his 2011, not his 2010, that is the stronger future indicator, so plan accordingly. One thing to keep in mind: Benoit is next in line for saves with the Tigers should Jose Valverde get hurt at any point.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":1,"playerRater15DAY":1.1,"positionRank":118}