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| Hernandez hit on ankle | Tuesday 8/19, 11:40 PM CT |
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Felix Hernandez took a line drive off the left ankle on Tuesday night, but he is not worried about the injury. "It hit me on the wrong spot," he tells the Seattle Times. "I'm fine."
Our View: Fantasy owners can expect Felix to make his next start. |
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| Bradley has knee issue | Tuesday 8/19, 10:45 PM CT |
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Milton Bradley left Tuesday's game in the seventh inning due to a sore left knee, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. He is presumably day-to-day.
Our View: Another day, another ailment. We'll update Bradley's status when more is known. This dude can't pass go without stubbing a darn toe. |
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| Joyce homers twice | Tuesday 8/19, 10:21 PM CT |
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Matt Joyce swatted two homers against the Rangers on Tuesday night and finished with four RBI. He hadn't gone deep since July 21.
Our View: Joyce rarely plays against southpaws, and his lack of an everyday job help explains (a bit) his homer drought. We're hoping that Jim Leyland gives this rookie every opportunity in September to show if he deserves a bigger role in 2009. |
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| Davis can't do it alone | Tuesday 8/19, 10:18 PM CT |
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Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Those three runs were all that the Rangers scored.
Our View: It was a rare quiet night for the most productive lineup in the majors. Davis's numbers have slumped over the past two weeks, and it's nice to see him have a big game like this. |
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| Galarraga notches 12th win | Tuesday 8/19, 10:15 PM CT |
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Armando Galarraga picked up his 12th win with a solid outing in Texas on Tuesday night. He worked five scoreless before serving up three runs in the sixth frame and leaving before the seventh. Galarraga allowed six hits, walked three, and struck out five.
Our View: This 26-year-old rookie continues to impress and help fantasy teams. That's an excellent line consider how tough it is to keep down the potent Rangers lineup, especially in Texas. |
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| Slowey strikes out 12 | Tuesday 8/19, 10:12 PM CT |
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Kevin Slowey improved to 10-8 thanks to an excellent effort against the A's on Tuesday. He allowed five hits and two runs (one earned), walked none, and struck out a career-high 12 batters over seven innings.
Our View: Slowey is now 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in six starts since the All-Star break. He had a few hiccups in July, but this 24-year-old appears to be the real deal. |
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| Gallagher splatters like watermelon | Tuesday 8/19, 10:08 PM CT |
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Sean Gallagher didn't have his best stuff on Tuesday night. He served up 11 hits and 10 runs over five innings against the Twins.
Our View: Gallagher continued his pattern of pitching decently at home but poorly on the road. He held that trend with both the Cubs and the A's. Fantasy owners in AL-only leagues should be smart about using him. |
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| Buscher collects five RBI | Tuesday 8/19, 10:05 PM CT |
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Brian Buscher went 3-for-4 with a homer and five RBI in Tuesday's win over the A's. He also scored two runs.
Our View: That's the second time this season that Buscher has driven in five runs. He has been crushing right-handed pitching (.354 average) and should continue to start at third against righties. |
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| Thome goes deep | Tuesday 8/19, 10:03 PM CT |
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Jim Thome went 2-for-3 with a double, homer, and two runs in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. The DH owns six homers, 12 RBI, and 15 runs over 15 games in August, although he has hit just .224 this month.
Our View: Thome has responded well after his awful, awful May, and fantasy owners who can put up with his low average have to love the power. |
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| King Felix whiffs zero | Tuesday 8/19, 9:59 PM CT |
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Felix Hernandez allowed 11 hits and five runs over five innings against the White Sox on Tuesday night. The really bad news? He struck out zero. The only other time that Hernandez failed to record a strikeout was April 18, 2007, when he left a game after 0.1 innings due to a sore elbow.
Our View: We've been wondering if the season could get any lower for the Mariners. The answer is "yes." We hope there's nothing physically wrong with the ace. |
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| Richard picks up first major league win | Tuesday 8/19, 9:55 PM CT |
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Clayton Richard tossed six scoreless innings against the Mariners on Tuesday and earned his first major league win. He allowed five hits, walked one, and struck out two.
Our View: Does it still count if you beat the Mariners? Richard probably needed an ego boost after a rough start to his big league career, and he likely earned at least one more trip through the rotation. |
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| Izturis undergoes surgery | Tuesday 8/19, 9:52 PM CT |
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Maicer Izturis underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, the AP reports. He is expected to be ready for spring training in 2009.
Our View: Izturis is eligible for arbitration again this offseason, and it's possible he could end in trade rumors. The Angels may want to find major league spots for both Brandon Wood and Sean Rodriguez in 2009. |
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| Downs ready to go | Tuesday 8/19, 9:46 PM CT |
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Scott Downs is available to pitch again after missing nearly a week due to a sprained right ankle, the AP reports.
Our View: Downs is in the middle of his second straight excellent season. He has turned into one of the best lefty setup men in the business, not that anyone pays attention to those guys. |
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| Chamberlain playing catch | Tuesday 8/19, 9:44 PM CT |
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Joba Chamberlain played catch on Tuesday, just as he did on Friday, Saturday and Monday. He will take the day off on Wednesday and play catch again on Thursday, the AP reports. Chamberlain is scheduled for a bullpen session on Saturday. He is on the DL due to rotator cuff tendinitis.
Our View: The Yankees will likely wait and see how that bullpen session goes before deciding the next move. Fantasy owners will need to be patient with the young ace. |
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| Hochevar is day-to-day | Tuesday 8/19, 9:41 PM CT |
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Luke Hochevar is considered day-to-day with tightness in his right ribcage, the AP reports.
Our View: The former first overall pick hopefully won't need to miss a start. Hochevar hasn't helped fantasy owners this season, but we're hoping he is learning his lessons while taking his lumps and can help in 2009. |
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| Another nice night for Youk | Tuesday 8/19, 9:38 PM CT |
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Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles.
Our View: The dream season continues for Youk. He has already set career-best marks in homers and RBI, and he is in the thick of the AL batting average race. Oh, and his fantasy value has rocketed up this year. |
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| Sizemore finds power stroke | Tuesday 8/19, 9:36 PM CT |
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Grady Sizemore went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals. It was his first homer of August (16 games).
Our View: Grady has tied his career high with 28 homers this season, so we can hardly complain about his recent drought. With two more long balls, Sizemore will become a first-time member of the 30-30 club. He remains a fantasy star, even though his runs are down due to a lack of support. |
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| Dice-K improves to 15-2 | Tuesday 8/19, 9:33 PM CT |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka needed 105 pitches to get through 5.0 innings on Tuesday, but the laboring effort didn't stop him from improving to 15-2. He allowed six hits and two runs against the Orioles. Matsuzaka walked five, struck out six, and mixed in a wild pitch.
Our View: It wasn't the prettiest outing, but Dice-K got good run support and avoided the big inning. We'll take it. |
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| Reyes picks up second win | Tuesday 8/19, 9:30 PM CT |
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Anthony Reyes continues to like life in AL. He improved to 2-1 with a decent effort against the Royals on Tuesday. Reyes allowed six hits and two runs over 5.0 innings.
Our View: Reyes is only three starts into his AL career, so we're not getting too excited. He's worth using in AL-only leagues and maybe in large mixed leagues if the matchup looks promising. |
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| Casilla to return on Wednesday | Tuesday 8/19, 9:28 PM CT |
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The Twins plan to bring Alexi Casilla back to the team on Wednesday, MLB.com confirms. Casilla has been out since July 29 due to a torn ligament in his right thumb. The Twins being a 14-game road trip on Thursday.
Our View: Casilla might not be officially activated until Thursday, although that point seems to be a bit hazy. The second baseman was helping fantasy teams before this injury, but we're not as confident he'll hit so well if he's playing through some pain. |
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| Crede returns to rehab | Tuesday 8/19, 9:24 PM CT |
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Joe Crede played five innings for Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday night and went 0-for-2 at the plate, MLB.com reports. It was his first game since he was scratched from the Charlotte lineup on August 2. Crede is on the DL due to lower back inflammation.
Our View: The White Sox don't have a timetable for Crede, which is wise. His back issues make even bending over to pick up the remote control potentially dangerous. |
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| Ray moving up to A ball | Tuesday 8/19, 9:11 PM CT |
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Chris Ray is ready to step up his minor league rehab work. The closer will pitch one inning for High-A Frederick on Friday and one inning for Low-A Aberdeen on Monday, MLB.com reports. Ray underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-August of 2007. The Orioles don't have a timeline for Ray returning to the majors.
Our View: Fantasy owners shouldn't get too excited. Even if Ray moves to the majors at some point, we doubt he'll return to the closer's role. The Orioles just want to get him ready for 2009, when he should be the stopper again. |
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| Martinez drives in two at Buffalo | Tuesday 8/19, 9:05 PM CT |
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Victor Martinez went 1-for-2 with a run, two RBI, and a walk in Tuesday's rehab game at Triple-A Buffalo. He played catcher. Martinez previously played two games at Double-A Akron, where he served as DH. He is recovering from right elbow surgery.
Our View: Martinez is inching closer to his major league return. We imagine that the Indians might want him to test out the elbow behind the plate a couple more times before he moves up. |
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| Matsui goes 0-for-3 | Tuesday 8/19, 8:58 PM CT |
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Hideki Matsui went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his first game back off the DL on Tuesday night.
Our View: Fantasy owners shouldn't read anything into the hitless night. Most of the Yankees were flummoxed by A.J. Burnett, who tossed a gem. |
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| Hochevar leaves early | Tuesday 8/19, 8:56 PM CT |
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Luke Hochevar left his start on Tuesday after five innings due to an undisclosed injury, the AP reports. Assistant trainer Frank Kyte visited the mound while Hochevar was warming up for the sixth innings.
Our View: We anticipate an update before the night is out, and we'll provide more details when available. |
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| Santana excellent in no-decision | Tuesday 8/19, 8:52 PM CT |
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Ervin Santana was brilliant again on Tuesday, but the bullpen blew his lead. The right-hander held the Rays to four hits and one run over seven innings. He also struck out nine batters.
Our View: Fantasy owners would have liked the win, but we'll take the ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. |
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| Shields picks up 11th win | Tuesday 8/19, 8:51 PM CT |
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James Shields improved to 11-6 with a win over the Angels on Tuesday night. He allowed a solo homer in the first inning and an RBI double in the fourth, but the right-hander finished with only those two runs against over eight innings. Shields gave up nine hits and struck out seven.
Our View: Shields has been brilliant against the vaunted Angels this year, posting a 2.88 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 24 strikeouts, and 21 hits allowed over 25.0 innings. The Rays will need him to stay strong if they hope to close out the AL East and beat the Angels this postseason. |
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| Rasner pitches well | Tuesday 8/19, 8:46 PM CT |
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Darrell Rasner pitched well against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. He worked 6.1 scoreless innings before allowing a solo homer and departing one out later. Rasner served up only three hits, but he settled for a no-decision.
Our View: That's two straight pretty good outings for Rasner, which means he has probably earned himself one more start. |
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| Burnett strikes out 13 | Tuesday 8/19, 8:43 PM CT |
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A.J. Burnett allowed a first-inning run to the Yankees on Tuesday and then proceeded to shut the door. He worked eight innings and surrendered just five hits and one run. Burnett also struck out a season-high 13 batters.
Our View: Burnett is now 3-0 against the Yankees this season. Do you think this potential free agent was wondering if Brian Cashman was watching? A.J. was rough over three August starts before this, but we guess the Yankees bring out the best in him. |
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| Varitek reaches 10 homers, again | Tuesday 8/19, 7:52 PM CT |
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Jason Varitek socked his 10th homer of the season on Tuesday night. The shot is remarkable because Varitek has become the first Red Sox catcher to reach double-digit home runs in nine seasons, the Boston Globe reports.
Our View: We also have to believe that Varitek holds the Red Sox record for catcher homers on Thursdays when there is a full moon. |
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| Duchscherer could miss start | Tuesday 8/19, 7:22 PM CT |
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Justin Duchscherer returned to the Bay Area on Tuesday to have his sore right hip examined, MLB.com reports. He is in danger of missing his next start. "I'm just hoping [the A's athletic trainers] are right and it's just a little inflammation that we can shoot up and work through," Duchscherer explains. He underwent season-ending right hip surgery last June.
Our View: The A's don't have much reason to push Duchscherer to return for his next start. They'll likely be cautious and find a replacement for this weekend. We'll let you know when they make such a decision, though. |
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| Polanco dealing with sore knee | Tuesday 8/19, 7:18 PM CT |
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Placido Polanco was unable to start on Tuesday due to a sore right knee, the Ticker confirms.
Our View: We'll continue to dig for more information. You should consider Polanco day-to-day until we know better. |
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| Everett sitting on Tuesday, Wednesday | Tuesday 8/19, 7:16 PM CT |
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Adam Everett is out on Tuesday and will also sit on Wednesday due to a bruised right hand, the AP reports.
Our View: Everett is about to see a reduction in playing time, too. Alexi Casilla could be back as soon as Wednesday, and the Twins will find time for Nick Punto at short. |
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| Young sits on Tuesday | Tuesday 8/19, 7:14 PM CT |
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Delmon Young is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. He turned an ankle on Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes. Jason Kubel got the call in left field.
Our View: Young is day-to-day and could be back as soon as Wednesday night. |
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| Rolen's return date unknown | Tuesday 8/19, 7:04 PM CT |
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Scott Rolen is currently rehabbing his sore left shoulder in Florida. The trainers are trying to "break up" the tissue in his shoulder to provide the third baseman with more flexibility, manager Cito Gaston informs MLB.com. Gaston is not sure if Rolen will be able to return to the lineup by next Tuesday, August 26.
Our View: Fantasy owners shouldn't be waiting on Rolen, who has a long history of left shoulder injuries. |
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| Pavano dealing with sore neck | Tuesday 8/19, 6:35 PM CT |
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Carl Pavano was unable to work his bullpen session on Tuesday due to a stiff neck, the New York Post reports. He suffered the injury during a minor league start on Sunday. Pavano is in the mix to start on Saturday against the Orioles.
Our View: Pavano has had a flurry of injuries since joining the Yankees in December of 2004, and it only seems fitting that he is dealing with another ailment now. We should know his Saturday start status by Thursday. |
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| Gordon out due to sore back | Tuesday 8/19, 6:04 PM CT |
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Alex Gordon will not play on Tuesday night due to a sore back, MLB.com reports. "Yesterday it was bothering him a little bit and it didn't get any better overnight," manager Trey Hillman says. "We'll just give him a day to treat it and we're hopeful he's ready to go tomorrow." Esteban German will start at third base.
Our View: This comes at a bad time for Gordon, as he is hitting pretty well this August. He is day-to-day. |
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| Polanco a late scratch | Tuesday 8/19, 6:02 PM CT |
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The Tigers have scratched Placido Polanco from the lineup on Tuesday night and replaced him with Ramon Santiago, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Our View: We don't know the reason for the move, and we'll have an update as soon as more information is available. |
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| LaPorta escapes serious injury | Tuesday 8/19, 5:55 PM CT |
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Matt LaPorta appears to be fine after he was beaned in the head during Monday's game against Team China. "He had no symptoms of post-concussion syndrome when he woke up Tuesday morning," Indians head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff informs the Cleveland Plain Dealer. LaPorta does have some soreness on the left side of his head and neck.
Our View: It sounds like LaPorta could come back during the Olympics, which is an excellent sign. The top-notch prospect could be up in the majors come September. |
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| Boggs batting leadoff | Tuesday 8/19, 5:46 PM CT |
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Brandon Boggs will bat leadoff when the Rangers host the Tigers on Tuesday night. It will be his second straight game in the top spot, which is typically occupied by Ian Kinsler.
Our View: Heading into Monday, Kinsler owned 514 of the team's 540 at-bats out of the leadoff spot. Boggs doesn't hit as well as Kinsler, but he does a decent job of drawing walks. The outfielder could be in a good spot to help fantasy teams for at least the next two weeks. |
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| Upton starting on Tuesday | Tuesday 8/19, 5:40 PM CT |
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B.J. Upton is in the lineup and hitting second for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Our View: We're just making sure fantasy owners know he is playing, as Upton has earned some bench time with his recent lack of hustle. |
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| Davis getting ready for 3B | Tuesday 8/19, 5:38 PM CT |
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Chris Davis has been working at third base, and he will move across the diamond on Friday when Hank Blalock returns to the lineup, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Our View: They haven't cut Blalock yet? Seriously, the club keeps moving people around to accommodate for Hank, who can't stay healthy. Enough of that rant, though. Davis has played twice at third and should gain fantasy eligibility in the near future. |
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| Sherrill placed on DL | Tuesday 8/19, 5:34 PM CT |
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The Orioles have placed closer George Sherrill on the 15-day DL due to inflammation in his left shoulder, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Our View: The Sun points to Jim Johnson as the best candidate for saves, although the Orioles could use a committee. Sherrill could be back by September 1. |
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| Lugo showing improvement | Tuesday 8/19, 5:28 PM CT |
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Julio Lugo continues to make positive progress as he returns from a tear in his left quad. Manager Terry Francona informs the Providence Journal that the optimistic timetable has Lugo beginning a minor league rehab assignment within the next week.
Our View: With Jed Lowrie hitting well, there's no guarantee that Lugo will get his job back when he is healthy. It sounds like September 1 would be roughly the earliest we might see Julio back in the bigs. |
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| McCarthy to start on Saturday | Tuesday 8/19, 5:26 PM CT |
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Brandon McCarthy will come off the DL and start for the Rangers on Saturday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The right-hander has been out all season due to inflammation in his right forearm. He has gone 1-1 with a 3.41 ERA over seven minor league rehab outings.
Our View: McCarty made his big league debut in 2005, and we have to remind ourselves that he is still only 25. We're not expecting much down the stretch, but it would be nice if he showed us some hope for 2009. |
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| Drew out again | Tuesday 8/19, 5:22 PM CT |
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Outfielder J.D. Drew is out again on Tuesday due to back stiffness, the Providence Journal reports. He suffered the injury on Sunday and also sat on Monday. Manager Terry Francona says that Drew is improving.
Our View: We're shocked, shocked, shocked to see such a rock like Drew missing time. He remains day-to-day. |
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| Kinsler delays surgery | Tuesday 8/19, 5:20 PM CT |
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Ian Kinsler has delayed his surgery on a sports hernia for weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports. The second baseman admits he's not even sure if it is a sports hernia. A doctor did confirm that there are no torn muscles or ligaments in his groin area.
Our View: Fantasy owners who can place Kinsler in a DL spot or have enough bench room should be patient with the infielder. If you're strapped for roster space in a mixed league, though, you might still send Kinsler packing. There are only five weeks left in the season. |
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| Christian optioned to Triple-A | Tuesday 8/19, 5:11 PM CT |
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The Yankees optioned outfielder Justin Christian back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.
Our View: The 28-year-old outfielder has shown some versatility and speed during his two stints with the Yankees this year. He could come back up when the rosters expand in September, but he won't have any fantasy value. |
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| Matsui activated | Tuesday 8/19, 5:08 PM CT |
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The Yankees have activated Hideki Matsui from the 15-day DL, MLB.com reports. The outfielder had been sidelined since June 22 due to a sore left knee.
Our View: We expect Matsui to be limited to DH duties, which means Johnny Damon will need to go back into the outfield. Fantasy owners can feel free to use Matsui, although we're worried about his balky knee holding up. |
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| Beckett's start pushed back | Tuesday 8/19, 3:58 PM CT |
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Boston has pushed back the next start for pitcher Josh Beckett, according to the Boston Globe. Instead of pitching on Saturday, he will throw again on Tuesday.
Our View: Beckett has reportedly been experiencing numbness and tingling in his right arm, so the club decided to give him some extra time. Adjust your fantasy lineups accordingly. |
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| Upton apologizes | Tuesday 8/19, 3:51 PM CT |
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B.J. Upton has apologized for his latest episode of failing to hustle, according to the Tampa Tribune. His leisurely gait from home to second base resulted in him being thrown out on Monday. It was one of four recent incidents where he failed to hustle. "It can’t happen, especially in the middle of a pennant race. Every run matters, every out matters. I want to apologize for it. It’s just something that can’t happen," Upton said.
Our View: Apologizing is a good first step, but he needs to prove it out on the field. Manager Joe Maddon laid the issue in the hands of the players, and teammate Cliff Floyd responded, saying how much it bothered him. Maybe Upton finally got the message. |
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| Abreu hits Burnett well | Tuesday 8/19, 3:35 PM CT |
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Bobby Abreu has had good success against Toronto's A.J. Burnett, the pitcher he and his Yankees teammates will face off against on Tuesday. In 46 career at-bats, Abreu is hitting .326, and has coaxed 12 walks off the right-hander, leading Abreu to a career .458 on-base percentage against him.
Our View: Despite having just one home run in August, Abreu is nonetheless hitting .303 on the month, with a healthy .378 on-base percentage. He looks to add to those numbers to the benefit of fantasy owners Tuesday. |
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| Newman sent down | Tuesday 8/19, 2:43 PM CT |
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Royals reliever Josh Newman was sent to Triple-A Omaha in order to make room on the roster for newly acquired pitcher Kip Wells, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Overall, Newman has a 7.36 ERA on the season, with 10 walks in 14.2 innings. He did not warrant a spot on fantasy teams. |
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| Rays game will go on as scheduled | Tuesday 8/19, 2:29 PM CT |
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The Tampa Bay Rays game against the Los Angeles Angels will go on as scheduled Tuesday night, as Tropical Storm Fay did not hit the city hard, according to RaysBaseball.com.
Our View: There had been talk of a Wednesday doubleheader between the two clubs should Fay have caused problems, but that will no longer be necessary. |
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| Royals sign Wells | Tuesday 8/19, 11:06 AM CT |
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Kip Wells has been signed by the Kansas City Royals and will become a part of the team's bullpen, according to the Kansas City Star.
Our View: Wells has no fantasy value. He hasn't had much value to his teams in recent years, either, and is on his third squad in under two seasons. |
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| Price has issues with control | Tuesday 8/19, 9:49 AM CT |
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Prized pitching prospect David Price had trouble with his control, walking four batters in his second start at the Triple-A level, according to the St. Petersburg Times. In the game, Price went five innings, gave up three runs on five hits and struck out three.
Our View: It had been anticipated that Price would be with the Rays sometime soon, and though that may still be the case, he is 0-1 with a 5.00 ERA in Triple-A, possibly causing the team to re-think that move. |
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| Upton will play | Tuesday 8/19, 9:44 AM CT |
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Despite the lack of hustle that led B.J. Upton to get thrown out at second base in Monday's contest, he will play on Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View: Upton has pleased fantasy owners with his 36 stolen bases and .380 OBP, but his manager and teammates are getting sick of his laziness. Hopefully he will take the issue to heart this time around. |
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| Floyd frustrated with Upton | Tuesday 8/19, 9:41 AM CT |
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Cliff Floyd is not happy with outfielder B.J. Upton and his penchant for jogging around the bases instead of hustling, according to the St. Petersburg Times. "We're sitting here talking about why a guy didn't run out a ball — that's crazy. ... my heart's a little jacked up with that. It bothered me," he said.
Our View: Upton has now been caught failing to hustle numerous times in the past few weeks. Rays manager Joe Maddon has basically washed his hands of the situation, saying it was something for other players to deal with, and it looks like Floyd is taking advantage of the opportunity. |
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| Hall ices shoulder after shaving cream incident | Tuesday 8/19, 9:22 AM CT |
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White Sox catcher Toby Hall had to ice down his right shoulder - the same one he separated in 2007 - after his attempt to give teammate Jermaine Dye the traditional shaving cream pie-to-the-face was blocked by the Chicago outfielder following the team's victory over Seattle on Monday, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our View: Hall says his shoulder is not injured, just a bit sore after the incident. His pie-in-the-face career is likely over after this. |
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| Sweeney starts rehab | Tuesday 8/19, 8:44 AM CT |
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In his first rehab appearance since having surgery on his left knee, Mike Sweeney went 0-for-2 for the A's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View: Sweeney should be back in early September, but his fantasy prospects are marginal. He has just 120 at-bats this season, with just two home runs and 12 RBI. |
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| Papelbon now second in saves in Red Sox history | Tuesday 8/19, 8:38 AM CT |
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With his 33rd save of the season Monday, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon moved into second place in franchise history with 105, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View: Papelbon has been astounding as the team's closer, and continued that trend this season. Fantasy owners will continue to depend on him for years to come barring injury. |
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| Jones improving | Tuesday 8/19, 7:46 AM CT |
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Adam Jones is not using crutches or walking around with a boot on his fractured left foot, and could resume baseball activities by the end of the week, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View: Jones has had a solid if unspectacular rookie year for Baltimore, putting up a .279 average, seven home runs and 50 RBI. AL-only owners could get him back sometime in September. |
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| Sherrill has shoulder stiffness | Tuesday 8/19, 7:39 AM CT |
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George Sherrill has stiffness in his throwing shoulder and could be shut down for a few days, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View: Sherrill's shoulder stiffened before Monday's game against Boston, so he will be further examined by a doctor. He has been struggling as of late, and though he provides fantasy owners saves, his 4.47 ERA and 1.49 WHIP are awfully high for a closer. |
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| McCarthy could start Friday | Tuesday 8/19, 12:00 AM CT |
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Brandon McCarthy pitched seven innings of three-hit shutout ball for Triple-A Oklahoma on Sunday, stretching his rehab scoreless streak at 13 innings. Out all year with forearm inflammation, McCarthy could start for the Rangers on Friday, according to the AP.
Our View: Matt Harrison would be pushed back to Saturday if Brandon is ready to go Friday. |
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