Jeurys Familia (RP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Saves in All Leagues

OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: Mets closer Jenrry Mejia had to stop throwing today (Monday, 4/6) while warming up due to elbow tenderness. Uh oh. While nothing is certain yet, apparently he experienced elbow soreness before the game -- and then while warming up before the 9th inning, he had to exit and return to the dugout.

Jeurys Familia was dominant in the 8th inning, and some believe he has the best stuff in the Mets bullpen as is. He wasn't available to pitch the 9th again, so the Mets used a combination of Jerry Blevins and Buddy Carlyle. If Mejia was to miss anytime, Familia would take over as the closer. You can see our full MLB closers & saves depth charts updated here.

While no further news is available yet, those who need saves and are looking to speculate on a closer can grab Familia off the waiver wire and see how this plays out. More news to come shortly.

Update 4/7: Mejia has been sent to the DL with elbow inflammation, and Bobby Parnell is still on the DL. Familia should be added in all leagues that count saves, as there's no telling how long Mejia will be out for right now.