Jim Johnson will likely now handle the closing duties, but he might now also stand as the Braves' most attractive trade piece leading into the Trade Deadline. "I was like, 'Oh man, that's not good at all. (Joe Mahoney | The Associated Press) Baldwinsville's Jason Grilli is out for the season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon. DENVER -- Braves closer Jason Grilli suffered a season-ending left Achillies injury as he attempted to cover first base during the ninth inning of Saturday afternoon's 3-2 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field. Team trainers and manager Fredi Gonzalez ran on to the field to tend to Grilli, who remained on the ground for several minutes. Braves reliever Jason Grilli threw three pitches on Saturday before collapsing in pain following what is thought to be an Achilles injury. For many people, however, nonsurgical treatment works just as well." The Braves were in Colorado, and Grilli was covering first base when his blew out. Stubbs was safe on what was ruled a hit. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 12, 2015. DENVER -- Braves closer Jason Grilli suffered a season-ending left Achillies injury as he attempted to cover first base during the ninth inning of Saturday afternoon's 3-2 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field. Freddie Freeman remembers in 2015 when former teammate Jason Grilli tore his Achilles tendon. Update (8:25 PM EST): The Braves announced on Twitter that Grilli ruptured his left Achilles tendon, which will end his season, unfortunately. In 2015, both the Atlanta Braves and MLB trade market suffered a huge blow as reliever Jason Grilli ruptured his left Achilles tendon. When Drew Stubbs opened the bottom of the ninth inning with a grounder to first baseman Chris Johnson, Grilli took a few strides toward first base before crumpling to the ground in obvious pain. Atlanta Braves reliever Jason Grilli suffered a left Achilles rupture in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies after tumbling to the ground as he ran toward first to cover the bag. Mets' in-game debate causes stir, La Russa: 'No fit' for Pujols on stacked White Sox, Mays arrives in style as Giants celebrate his 90th, Buxton's hot start interrupted by another IL stint, Verlander making progress, throwing from 90 feet, Angels add catching depth, get Butera from Texas, Willie Mays at 90: He was Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, Simone Biles and Mikhail Baryshnikov, Inside the mysterious world of missing sports memorabilia. The Braves confirmed the news approximately 30 minutes later, announcing that the 38-year-old closer had ruptured his left Achilles tendon and would miss the remainder of this season. Career: 34-47, 79 SV, 4.22 ERA, 694 SO, P, AllStar, Pirates/Tigers/... 2000-2017, t:R, born in MI 1976 We just have to hope for the best.". Even after Stubbs ended up scoring the winning run on a Carlos Gonzalez bloop single that fell between Andrelton Simmons and Cameron Maybin in shallow center field, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said his thoughts were with Grilli. He just started screaming. Drew Stubbs hit a grounder that first baseman Chris Johnson ranged to his right to field. Jason Grilli signed a 2 year / $8,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,000,000. MLB Power Rankings: Where does your team fall on our first list of May? They will now spend the rest of the season without a closer who had converted 24 of his 26 save opportunities, and approach the non-waiver Trade Deadline without what might have been their best trade chip. Pitcher Jason Grilli, enjoying an outstanding season as the Braves' closer, suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon while running to cover first base. He was helped to his feet and taken away on a cart for further treatment. In 2015, both the Atlanta Braves and MLB trade market suffered a huge blow as reliever Jason Grilli ruptured his left Achilles tendon. Atlanta Braves reliever Jason Grilli suffered a left Achilles rupture in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies after tumbling to the ground as he ran toward first to cover the bag. Everything he is about is about hard work and health. "[Grilli] is a grinder," Braves left fielder Jonny Gomes said. 'I'm meant to be alive': How Drew Robinson is learning to live. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Grilli was sprinting to cover the bag when he appeared to take a bad step and crumpled to the ground, grabbing his lower left leg in pain. The Braves announced the injury after the game, saying the 38-year-old is expected to miss the rest of the season. Atlanta Braves reliever Jason Grilli suffered a season-ending left Achilles tendon rupture and took the loss Saturday in a 3-2 defeat to the Colorado Rockies. Jason Grilli confident he'll be ready for Braves spring training after Achilles injury It was not immediately known what course of treatment Grilli would undergo. That is what has got him here. Jason Grilli’s return from a ruptured Achilles tendon and the 93-mph fastball he’s displaying in the Braves camp has generated trade buzz, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes. Raccoon? Since assuming the closer's role when Craig Kimbrel was traded the day before Opening Day, Grilli had become the strong leader Atlanta's bullpen needed. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Jason Grilli gave up a two-run homer, but it was little more than a footnote Thursday. Grilli … I hate to speculate about Mike Soroka’s injury, but I remember Jason Grilli’s blown Achilles … I hate to speculate about Mike Soroka's injury, but I remember Jason Grilli's blown Achilles in 2015 and this seemed eerily similar. Grilli left game and was taken from the field on a medical cart. DENVER -- Atlanta Braves reliever Jason Grilli suffered a left Achilles rupture in the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies, tumbling to the ground as he ran toward first to cover the bag. Atlanta Braves closer Jason Grilli suffered a torn Achilles while running to cover first base during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies on July 11. Atlanta Braves traded RHP Jason Grilli and cash to Toronto Blue Jays for RHP Sean Ratcliffe. On July 11, in a game against the Colorado Rockies, Grilli was covering first base on a ground ball when he tripped and ruptured his left Achilles, causing him to miss the rest of … Atlanta Braves reliever Jason Grilli suffered a left Achilles rupture in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies after tumbling to the ground as he ran toward first to cover the bag. Atlanta Braves closer Jason Grilli ruptured his left Achilles tendon while trying to cover first base against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night, the team announced after the game. Shortly after racing on the field to attend to Grilli as he remained on the ground writhing in pain, Braves head athletic trainer Jeff Porter signaled for the Rockies to bring a cart on the field. "You could see what kind of pain he was feeling as he was out there on the field.". "The pain he was in on the field was cruel," Gonzalez said. Braves closer Jason Grilli … Braves closer Jason Grilli is done for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, tweets David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Associated Press contributed to this report. RHP Jason Grilli has a left Achilles rupture. Left Achilles rupture for Jason Grilli. As Grilli fell in the infield grass and remained there until being carted off the field while holding his head between his hands, it was immediately apparent that he had suffered a significant injury. "The guy is a nomad who has been around. According to mayoclinic.org, "surgery is often the best option to repair an Achilles tendon rupture. Braves closer Grilli ruptures Achilles covering 1st, Reds' Miley stifles Indians for MLB's 4th no-hitter, Rat? Jason Grilli has a ruptured Achilles Sports and Racing - Baseball This is a split board - You can return to the Split List for other boards. "Him laying on the ground out there like that, it didn't look good," the Braves skipper said. 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