Worn down and perhaps thrown off by his appearance in the World Baseball Classic last spring , Timlin faltered in the second half of last season .
By limiting Timlin to three - out saves , they could reduce his workload and limit the stress on his shoulder .
Worn down and perhaps thrown off by Timlin 's appearance in the World Baseball Classic last spring , Timlin faltered in the second half of last season .
By limiting Timlin to three - out saves , they could reduce his workload and limit the stress on his shoulder .