The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed All-Star closer ,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who leads the National League in saves,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm.

That could be a big blow for the as they try to make the playoffs — and finish above .500 — for the first time since 1992. With 30 saves in 31 opportunites and a stellar 0.92 WHIP,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the 36-year-old Grilli has been a big part of Pittsburgh's success.

He even landed on , the first Pirate to be so honored in 21 years.
Grilli exited Monday's game against the Washington Nationals with two outs in the ninth inning after making a pitch to Steve Lombardozzi,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Vin Mazzaro came in and retired Lombardozzi on a grounder with a runner on second to earn his first career save,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Setup reliever Mark Melancon will assume the closer role in Grilli's absence,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Melancon had 20 saves for the Houston Astros in 2011.

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