{"playerId":827,"percentChange":-9.1,"averageDraftPosition":192.7,"percentOwned":42.9,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Madson (elbow) felt arm soreness while throwing and will have his rehab program shut down for an indefinite period of time, the Los Angeles Times reports.","spin":"Owners who had been hanging on to Madson with the hope that he was finally nearing a return to the bullpen (and potentially, the closer's role) may have finally reached their breaking point. Madson hopes to resume his rehab next week, but he may have to start the entire process over again. There doesn't seem to be much use in stashing him outside of deep AL-only leagues at this point.","date":"Wed May 22"},"fullName":"Ryan Madson","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Madson is on the comeback trail from April 2012 Tommy John surgery and hopes to serve as the Angels' closer early in the season, though it appears likely that he'll miss the first couple weeks of the year as he continues to rehab. Certainly closing appeared to be the intent when the team signed him, but historical examples support fantasy owners' rationale to take a more conservative draft-day approach with the right-hander (see: Joe Nathan in 2011). Still, let's not forget how successful Madson was as a closer in 2011: 32-for-34 in save chances, with a 2.52 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 55 appearances after taking over full-time. The Angels have talented ninth-inning insurance for Madson in Ernesto Frieri, making a handcuff scenario smart for fantasy owners who can afford it. But in all likelihood, they'd rather see Madson lead the team in saves, considering he's the one with the better command.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Fri Mar 8"}}