Sat 3/24/12 4:10 PM

Sean Marshall is expected to serve as the Reds' closer this season. The Reds signed Ryan Madson to a one-year, $8.5 million contract this winter and were hoping to feature him in the ninth inning. But Madson suffered a torn UCL this week and will require Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. Marshall is one of the most reliable relievers in the major leagues and should hold considerable fantasy value.