Carter Capps has quietly been one of the game’s most dominant relievers this season, but his breakout has been put on hold, as the Marlins placed him on the disabled list Monday with a right elbow strain.
Capps left Sunday’s game against the Padres due to stiffness, but Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports that an MRI showed no damage. He’s slated to resume throwing in three or four days and the hope is that he’ll be ready when he’s eligible in two weeks.
Known for his triple-digit fastball and unconventional hop-style delivery, Capps has a brilliant 1.16 ERA with 58 strikeouts and just seven walks over 31 innings this season. He leads all major league relievers with 16.84 K/9.
