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September 27, 2008 Justin Upton went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 win over Colorado. He hit a triple and a solo home run. Our View:Upton has 15 homers, with four coming in September. Look for Upton to make a bigger impact in 2009, namely in the power department. |
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September 15, 2008 Justin Upton went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in Monday's win over the Giants. It was his second straight game with a home run. Our View:The more shocking news may be that Upton has gone two straight games without a strikeout. The young outfielder has a wealth of talent, but he is still fairly raw. |
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September 14, 2008 Justin Upton had four hits on Sunday including his 12th home run of the year for the D'backs. Our View:Upton is 6-for-9 the past two days to boost his average to .375 in 32 AB since being activated from the DL. Remember he started out similarly in April hitting .340 before slowing down greatly (.216 in May, .123 in June), just going to prove that this young player, while tremendously talented, is still searching for some form of consistency. |
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September 9, 2008 Justin Upton made his third straight start in right field Monday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He leads all major league outfielders with 10 errors but manager Bob Melvin said, "He’s going to make some mistakes. Experience comes with reps and games played." Our View:Upton remains a low-level fantasy outfielder, as he is only hitting .244 and hasn't scored a run in six straight games. He only registered two RBI over that span as well. |
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September 2, 2008 Outfielder Justin Upton was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday as he is dealing with headaches after he got hit in the head with the ball on a pickoff attempt, according to DBacks.com. Our View:Cardinals reliever Brad Thompson attempted to pick off Upton but the throw was low, and hit Upton in the noggin as he slid back in head first. |
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September 2, 2008 Justin Upton is considered day-to-day and may not play Tuesday after getting struck in the head by a pick-off attempt on Monday night, according to the East Valley Tribune. Our View:We will keep you posted regarding his status. The Diamondbacks have options in the outfield, so the team will feel no need or urgency to rush him back into action. |
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August 29, 2008 Justin Upton has been activated from the DL following his bout with a strained left oblique, according to the East Valley Tribune. Leo Rosales was optioned to Triple-A Tucson to make room on the roster. Our View:The team is yet to determine Upton's role. They did not acquire slugger Adam Dunn to ride the pine. |
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August 27, 2008 It appears that Justin Upton is going to find his way back to Phoenix. According to the East Valley Tribune Upton will be recalled from Triple-A Tucson on either Friday or Saturday. Our View:Upton has been hitting the ball better at Tucson, homering on Tuesday night. |
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August 24, 2008 Justin Upton is healthy, but he has not performed well so far in Triple-A, which has delayed his return to the team, according to the Arizona Republic. In his last five games, Upton had struck out 11 times in 18 at-bats, with only three hits. Our View:Before Upton can be recalled, he'll have to at least start to make contact and hit the ball somewhere in fair territory. |
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August 20, 2008 Justin Upton returned to the D-Backs' clubhouse Tuesday, but it was just to work out with the team and he remains on the DL, according to the Arizona Republic. He is recovering from an oblique strain. Our View:He won't be activated for a few more days and will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson. It remains to be seen how much playing time he gets in a crowded D-Backs' outfield when he returns. Chris Young is currently penciled into center field with Conor Jackson in left. Adam Dunn in is right, and was not acquired from the Reds to ride the pine. |
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August 16, 2008 Justin Upton is progressing well in his rehab from a left oblique strain, and he is now 6-for-14 in Triple-A Tuscon, according to the Arizona Republic. Our View:Manager Bob Melvin wants Upton to continue to get more work in the minors, so he will not be back to the big leagues until sometime next week. Upton has little value in mixed league formats, and even in NL-only leagues he is a bit of a gamble. His season has been somewhat disappointing, as he has just 11 home runs and 31 RBI to go with a .242 average. |
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August 11, 2008 Justin Upton will begin a rehab assignment with Tucson Monday, according to the Arizona Republic. He is recovering from a left oblique strain. Our View:His rehab stint is expected to last at least a week. If he proves to be healthy upon his return, he could provide a boost to fantasy owners, namely in NL-only leagues. 27 of his 67 hits went for extra bases this season (12 doubles, four triples, 11 homers), and he scored 43 runs. |
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August 9, 2008 Arizona outfielder Justin Upton will start his rehabilitation assignment next week in Triple-A Tuscon, according to the East Valley Tribune. Our View:Upton felt good in batting practice, which made this move possible. He will be down for at least a week, so those in NL-only leagues who have him will have to be a little more patient. |
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August 8, 2008 Justin Upton, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, reported no pain during a batting practice session Thursday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He hit several balls into the seats at Chase Field, and marked the first time he has hit outside since sustaining his injury July 9. Manager Bob Melvin said, "After the first few swings, it looked like his normal swing. He was driving some balls out of the park." Our View:Arizona hopes to send Upton on a rehab assignment in the next couple of days, at the latest by the time the team leaves on their trip to Colorado and Houston on Monday. He should get a number of at-bats, and won't be activated until he feels good about his swing. |
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August 7, 2008 Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton will begin his minor league rehab assignment as soon as Monday, and has been taking live batting practice on the field, according to MLB.com. Our View:Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin has said that Upton will need more than a few at-bats in the minors, so don't expect him up until mid to late August. |
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August 6, 2008 Justin Upton will take batting practice on the field Thursday, the next step in his rehabilitation from a strained left oblique, according to MLB.com. If all goes well, Upton will hit on the field a couple more days before going on a rehab assignment. "I would say at the very least, a week," manager Bob Melvin said when asked how long of an rehab stint Upton would need. "I'd like him to feel pretty good about his swing when he comes back." Our View:We'll let you know how Upton's hitting sessions go. It sounds like the best case scenario would have him back for the week of Aug. 18-24. |
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August 4, 2008 Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton had an MRI done on his oblique to determine how far along the injury was, and to see when he could start to swing wiht more authority, according to DBacks.com. Our View:Upton should begin a rehab assignment shortly, before returning to the big leagues. His fantasy stock has plummeted since his hot start. He remains mostly an option in deep NL-only leagues. |
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August 4, 2008 Skipper Bob Melvin noted that Justin Upton will have to take batting practice for several days before starting his minor league rehab assignment, according to the Arizona Republic. Melvin said, "We've been pretty cautious based on how he's felt day to day. There haven't been any setbacks, but there have been certain days where he's been pretty sore based on whatever treatment he's getting. We still don't know. We could use him. Looking at it like we did going into the All-Star break we thought he might have a chance to come back right after that. It's been lengthier than we anticipated." Our View:Upton has been out since July 9 with a strained left oblique. He could return by mid-August. |
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August 1, 2008 Justin Upton took 20 swings of batting practice on Thursday and will do the same today as he prepares for a minor league rehab assignment, according to the Arizona Republic. Our View:Upton started out the season on fire but has cooled since then. He is an option in NL-only leagues, but until he can get the batting average raised and he can cut down on his strikeouts (he has struck out in 35% of his at-bats), his value in mixed leagues is marginal. |
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July 30, 2008 Justin Upton, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, is getting closer to taking batting practice, according to the Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin believes that might happen when the team plays the Dodgers, starting July 31. Our View:Upton will take at least three days of batting practice before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. So Upton could be around two weeks from returning to the team. |
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July 21, 2008 The Arizona Republic indicates that Justin Upton is progressing slowly from his left oblique strain. He took some light swings on Sunday and manager Bob Melvin said, "It will be good for him to get some at-bats where he isn't grinding as hard as he was before he went on the DL." Our View:Upton will go on a minor league rehab assignment when he is ready, but the team does not know when that may be. |
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July 18, 2008 Outfielder Justin Upton was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, according to TSN.com. Our View:Upton has struggled after his scorching start, and has just four RBI after June 1. He isn't someone who should be on fantasy rosters right now. |
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July 14, 2008 Justin Upton, who is nursing a strained oblique, said he is unsure if he will be ready to return to action when the team resumes play on Friday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He said, "At this point, we're still working on it. We'll see what four days can do and evaluate then." Our View:Manager Bob Melvin previously noted that he was optimistic Upton would be ready to return following the break. He shouldn't be out very long if he isn't ready for Friday. |
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July 12, 2008 Manager Bob Melvin is optimistic Justin Upton could be ready to return to action following the All-Star break, acccording to MLB.com. He has not played since straining his left oblique muscle on Wednesday. Melvin said, "Once we get these next three days off, we get him to a workout on Thursday, he should be a full go and hopefully starting the next day." Our View:As for now, there is a chance Upton could be used as a pinch-runner in an emergency situation Saturday or Sunday against the Phillies, according to Melvin. This is good news, as it was previously believed that he would be placed on the DL. |
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July 10, 2008 It is not yet known if Justin Upton will end up on the DL due to a strained oblique, but he will at least be sidelined through the D'backs weekend series prior to the All-Star break, according to the East Valley Tribune. "We'll re-evaluate during the All-Star break," GM Bob Melvin said. Our View:It sure seems like Upton will end up on the DL, but there is no reason for the team to rush into that call as they have about a week before they will have to make that call. Look for Alex Romero and/or Emillio Bonifacio to fill in for now. |
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July 10, 2008 Justin Upton may be heading to the DL with a strained oblique, according to the Arizona Republic. "It certainly could be DL. We're not sure," said manager Bob Melvin. Our View:After a hot start, Upton hit .216 in May, and a ghastly .123 in June. He had a hit in all six games he played this month, however, so if you noticed that and picked him up, be on the lookout for the official word. We'll keep you updated when an announcement is made. |
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July 9, 2008 Arizona outfielder Justin Upton is out of the lineup this evening, replaced by Chad Tracy. Our View:Upton is nursing a strained ribcage and is going to get a rest. The injury is not believed to be a concern, but the D'backs are proceeding with caution. |
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July 6, 2008 Justin Upton hit a 484-foot solo shot off of Josh Banks on Sunday. He was 2-for-3 on the day. Our View:This might explain the 93 strikeouts and the .242 averae. Upton has a somewhat wiry frame and plus speed, but insists on hitting the long ball. However, it was just his 11th of the season. |
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June 19, 2008 Justin Upton hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Thursday afternoon. Our View:With the return of veteran Eric Byrnes from the disabled list soon, Upton's roster spot is in question. The word on the street is that the D'Backs are considering optioning their rookie back to the minors to work on his swing, and his suspect defense. He was out of the lineup on Wednesday and his stock had hit a season low. Upton was hitting .244 with a .783 OPS heading into Thursday's action, and the young outfielder had 84 strikeouts in 225 at-bats (a strikeout every 3.1 AB). The game winning home run came just in time. If he can gain some momentum in Minnesota this weekend he might stave off the demotion. |
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June 12, 2008 Justin Upton is really struggling hitting only .140 with 43 K over his last 93 AB, and there are internal debates going on in the D'backs front office over whether or not Upton should be sent to the minors to work on his problems, according to the Arizona Republic. "Optioning him out isn't that appealing," GM Josh Byrnes said. "We're committed to him for a reason. We believe in him. Obviously for extended stretches he has shown how good he can be." Our View:Upton has been overmatched of late, not that surprising considering he is only 20 years of age and has such limited experience. We can't see the D'backs sending him down right now, but it certainly is a situation worthy of keeping an eye on. In the least, Upton should be on your bench until he proves he hits his way out of his funk. |
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June 1, 2008 Justin Upton was a late scratch on Sunday due to flu-like symptoms, MLB.com reports. Jeff Salazar started in his place. Our View:Hopefully Justin simply needs a day or two to recover. The Diamondbacks play six times in the week ahead, so fantasy owners in smaller mixed leagues may have a tough call to make. |
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May 29, 2008 Justin Upton hit his seventh home run of the season, his first in 17 games, in the D'backs loss to the Giants. Our View:Upton will likely be a decent outfield option the rest of the way, but he clearly isn't ready to be the hitter he was early in the year. Continue to monitor his progress as he should excel against weaker pitching but struggle against top shelf opponents. |
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May 27, 2008 Justin Upton was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday night and is in the midst of a 0-for-26 slump with 17 strikeouts. Our View:Upton's hot start wasn't going to last forever. Twenty-year-olds are going to struggle at some point, no matter how talented they may be. |
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May 22, 2008 Justin Upton went 0-for-4 on Thursday to drop his average to .296, the first time it's been under .300 since the third game of the season. Our View:Face it, Upton just isn't ready to be a prime time performer yet. He has only one home run in 35 games, or about as many as Micah Owings, yeah that Owings the pitcher and teammate of Upton. Upton is still a remarkable long term option, but he just hasn't been able to sustain his hot start. |
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May 9, 2008 Justin Upton batted in the cleanup spot for the first time in his Major League career on Thursday, and registered a solo homer, according to the East Valley Tribune. Conor Jackson's absence from the lineup led to the move. Our View:Upton now has six homers and 17 RBI for the season, with a strong .344 average. His fantasy stock remains on the rise. |
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May 5, 2008 Justin Upton was ejected at the end of Sunday's contest with the Mets by home plate umpire Angel Campos, who called Upton out on strikes for the final out of the game, according to the Arizona Republic. Our View:Arizona starts a new series with Philadelphia today. Upton is hitting .346 with five homers, 16 RBI, and 19 runs scored over 30 games, and his fantasy stock remains on the rise. |
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May 3, 2008 Justin Upton went 2-for-2 with one RBI and three walks, and scored three runs in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Mets. Our View:Upton is hitting .346 with five homers, 16 RBI, and 18 runs over 29 games, and his fantasy stock remains on the rise. |
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April 29, 2008 Justin Upton was nursing a leg cramp, but only missed one game due to the ailment, and returned to the lineup on Monday, according to the Arizona Republic. Our View:He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against Houston on Monday, but fantasy owners are just happy to have him back. He is hitting .323 over 25 games, with five homers and 14 RBI. |
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April 28, 2008 Justin Upton did not start on Sunday because of the hamstring injury he sustained on Saturday, according to The Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin stated, "It's either kind of a deep cramp or a real mild strain." Our View:Upton is expected to be back in the D-Backs' lineup within a few days. Upton was hitting .333 over 90 at-bats, with five homers and 14 RBI, and it took a hamstring injury to slow him down. |
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April 26, 2008 Justin Upton, the 20-year old D'back phenom, had to leave Saturday's game against the Padres when he suffered a leg cramp. Our View:Jeff Salazar replaced him in right field -- while Upton is considered day-to-day. |
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April 23, 2008 Justin Upton has reached base in 18 straight games for Arizona this season, according to the East Valley Tribune. He is hitting .368 (28-for-76) overall, with five homers and 13 RBI, but has struck out 18 times. Manager Bob Melvin commented, "He’s off to an unbelievable start. I don’t know that he hits .370 or .380 over the course of the season, but I know confidence-wise, knowing that he’s getting it done early on, getting it done in our division against good pitching is something to fall back on." Our View:Upton will continue to make strides with Arizona, namely as he cuts down on his strikeouts. Scoop him up if the price is right in your league. |
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April 13, 2008 OF Justin Upton has reached base in 10 consecutive games for the Arizona Diamondbacks. During that stretch, the surging young fielder has hit .459 (17-for-37) with five home runs and 11 RBIs. |
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April 12, 2008 Justin Upton hit his fifth home run of the new year amongst his three hits on Saturday. Upton also knocked in four runs and upped his average to .415. Our View:Upton still is very raw and has a lot to work on at the plate, but his physical gifts have clearly been on display in the early going. |
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April 11, 2008 Justin Upton continued his strong start to the season on Friday night as he hit his fourth home run of the season for the D'Backs. Upton is hitting .368 at the moment, but given the fact that he has 11 K in only 38 AB, it's almost impossible to predict that he will be able to sustain this level of success throughout the course of the season. |
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April 3, 2008 Justin Upton went 1-for-2 with an RBI in a 3-2 loss to Cincinnati on Thursday, and notably collected his first home run of the season. He also drew one walk, and led the club with four total bases today. The youngster is off to a good start. |
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March 26, 2008 Justin Upton had a tough day at the plate against Colorado on Wednesday as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, while stranding four men on base. His spring average remains solid at .316 and he should have a firm grip on the starting gig in right field. |
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March 20, 2008 Justin Upton went 3-for-3 with an RBI against the Mariners on Wednesday night. That was his seventh RBI of the spring and he raised his average to .350. He should have a firm grip on the starting gig in right field. |
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March 5, 2008 Justin Upton hit a long home run on Tuesday, and people were still talking about it on Wednesday. “That’s the hardest hit ball I’ve seen in a long time," a scout told the Arizona Republic. "It just kept rising. I saw him do the same thing last year during batting practice." |
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February 25, 2008 Justin Upton appeared to have packed on some muscle over the offseason, according to MLB.com. "He doesn't look like he's 20," manger Bob Melvin said of Upton. "He's got a chance to be a pretty good size. He already is. And he's put together pretty well, too." Upton is slated to start for the D'Backs in right field on opening day, and although he may not fully cash in on his considerable potential this year, he's still not a bad guy to gamble on late in a draft. |
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