5 Most Devastating Facts About Jason Grilli's Injury for Atlanta Braves

5 Most Devastating Facts About Jason Grilli's Injury for Atlanta Braves

By David Miller

July 12, 2015

5 Most Devastating Facts About Jason Grilli's Injury for Atlanta Braves

Jason Grilli Injury — What was a doubtful season with promise has turned into a terribly sad story for the Atlanta Braves. Going into the season, the reason that most doubted their success was the trading of Craig Kimbrel, and yet the success of Jason Grilli stood as a testament that they could succeed in spite of the rebuild. Now that Grilli is out for the season, everything changes. Here are five devastating facts about the season-ending Achilles injury.

What was a doubtful season with promise has turned into a terribly sad story for the Atlanta Braves. Going into the season, the reason that most doubted their success was the trading of Craig Kimbrel, and yet the success of Jason Grilli stood as a testament that they could succeed in spite of the rebuild. Now that Grilli is out for the season, everything changes. Here are five devastating facts about the season-ending Achilles injury.

5. The Braves' Bullpen is Even Thinner

Jason Grilli

5. The Braves' Bullpen is Even Thinner

Jason Grilli — Everyone knew that the Braves needed bullpen help. Without Grilli anchoring the ninth, more pressure will be placed on the middle relievers who are already not up to task.

Everyone knew that the Braves needed bullpen help. Without Grilli anchoring the ninth, more pressure will be placed on the middle relievers who are already not up to task.

4. The Braves Lost a Huge Trade Chip

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4. The Braves Lost a Huge Trade Chip

Jason Grilli — Grilli was one of the most attractive late-inning pitchers on the trade market. He was basically either going to anchor the Braves' needy bullpen or bring the team a huge return in a trade. Now that cannot happen.

Grilli was one of the most attractive late-inning pitchers on the trade market. He was basically either going to anchor the Braves' needy bullpen or bring the team a huge return in a trade. Now that cannot happen.

3. Now There is Only One Closer

Jason Grilli

3. Now There is Only One Closer

Jason Grilli — While he might not have been the best option, Jim Johnson is a proven closer and an ace in the hole. Now the Braves will have to trade him as their most valuable trade chip, which will leave them with an unproven closer.

While he might not have been the best option, Jim Johnson is a proven closer and an ace in the hole. Now the Braves will have to trade him as their most valuable trade chip, which will leave them with an unproven closer.

2. Morale May Have Been Demolished

Jason Grilli

2. Morale May Have Been Demolished

Jason Grilli — The current four-game losing streak, combined with the loss of one of the team's most gritty veterans, is possibly going to demolish morale for a team that must believe in itself to survive.

The current four-game losing streak, combined with the loss of one of the team's most gritty veterans, is possibly going to demolish morale for a team that must believe in itself to survive.

1. Grilli Has a Bad Injury to Return From

Jason Grilli

1. Grilli Has a Bad Injury to Return From

Jason Grilli — For Grilli to have to battle back from an injury like this at this point in his career is going to be very tough. Anyone betting against this man should reconsider their point of view, however. He will be back somewhere.

For Grilli to have to battle back from an injury like this at this point in his career is going to be very tough. Anyone betting against this man should reconsider their point of view, however. He will be back somewhere.

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