Veteran left-hander Tony Watson has yet to pitch for the San Francisco Giants in spring training because of tightness in his left shoulder.
It was widely assumed that he would begin the 2020 season as the team's closer, but that could change as a result of the injury.
The 34-year-old is still expected to be ready for the season opener, but if he is not able to adequately prepare for the upcoming season this spring, can the Giants really trust him to be an effective closer?
Unless he rebounds quickly and shows there are no lingering effects, the answer may be no.