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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Logan Forsythe went 2-for-4 and hit his second homer as the Padres' leadoff man on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Forsythe was a forgotten man in San Diego due to his spring foot injury and Jedd Gyorko's move to second base, but getting a chance with Gyorko absent, he's gone 9-for-28 so far and demonstrated why he still belongs in the Padres' plans going forward. He'll probably play some outfield after Gyorko returns.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Mets placed INF Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with an intercostal strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Scott Atchison's return from the disabled list. Turner will be eligible to return in early July and has a chance to be ready by then. The 28-year-old is batting .266/.307/.330 in 94 at-bats this season.
Mon, Jun 17
- Justin Turner is dealing with an intercostal issue and may have to be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word on how or when the injury occurred, though it's worth noting that he flung a pie in the face of Kirk Nieuwenhuis during the team's post-game celebration on Sunday. Turner, 28, is batting .266/.307/.300 in a utility role with the Mets this season.
More: Anthony DiComo on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Orioles designated INF/OF Yamaico Navarro for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Navarro was batting .254/.357/.353 in 207 plate appearances and had committed 13 errors in the field this season at Triple-A Norfolk. The 25-year-old utilityman seems likely to make it through waivers.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Jedd Gyorko (groin) took grounders on the field prior to Tuesday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gyorko landed on the DL over a week ago and is just now getting back into baseball activities. He's eligible to return in a week but will need to go out on a rehab assignment first. It's not clear when he'll be ready for that.
More: Corey Brock on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Everth Cabrera (hamstring) is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera injured his left hamstring on Sunday and the plan is to give him a few days off. Alexi Amarista is getting the start at shortstop Tuesday.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Everth Cabrera (hamstring) is not in the Padres' lineup Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game. The shortstop thinks he could play through the ailment, but the Padres will give him a few days off as a precaution. "I feel like I can play but I don't want to play at 50 percent," Cabrera said. Pedro Ciriaco is starting at shortstop Monday.
More: Corey Brock on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Everth Cabrera is dealing with a left hamstring injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera suffered the injury while trying to steal second base in the eighth inning of Sunday's win. The Padres will update his status early this week. Cabrera and Carlos Quentin are candidates to be placed on the disabled list.
More: Union-Tribune San Diego
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Mike Aviles went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI as the Indians beat the Royals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aviles was in the middle of the Indians' three-run eighth inning, eventually scoring the winning run on a Michael Brantley sacrifice fly. The utility infielder has gotten regular playing time with Asdrubal Cabrera sidelined, but he should return to a reserve role when Cabrera returns. He's hitting .277 on the year.
Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Aviles finished 3-for-4 in the Indians' loss to the Nationals on Saturday in Cleveland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aviles had a double in the third inning, a single in the fifth and a second double in the ninth. He has struggled for the most part this season but may be a decent fill-in for Troy Tulowitzki owners over the next several weeks.
Tue, Jun 18
- Martin Prado went 1-for-4 Monday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Owners hoping for Prado to shake his season-long slump as the weather began heating up have been disappointed, as June has been the veteran's worst at the plate thus far. Prado hasn't hit a homer since late-April and has logged an RBI in just two games this month. He's batting an anemic .244/.296/.335 in his first season in Arizona.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Michael Young went 3-for-4 with three doubles in the Phillies' win over the Nationals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Young doubled in a run and scored in the Phillies' decisive three-run sixth inning, his second of the night against Nationals starter Ross Detwiler. The 36-year-old is hitting .288/.356/.390 this season.
Tue, Jun 18
- Pedro Ciriaco went 3-for-6 with a stolen base against the Giants on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Acquired from the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later on Friday, Ciriaco is now 3-for-9 over three games for the Friars. Ciriaco doesn't figure to play or hit enough to become fantasy relevant, but he's usable in deeper NL-only formats at the moment due to Jedd Gyorko's injury.
Fri, Jun 14
- Padres acquired INF Pedro Ciriaco from the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ciriaco had been designated for assignment on Monday. He should see some playing time at second base while Jedd Gyorko is out and can also play some shortstop and third base.
More: Peter Gammons on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Marco Scutaro is back in the Giants' lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Scutaro is dealing with "mallet finger" in his left pinkie, which is a form of tendon damage. The injury can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from, but Scutaro will try to play through it. He had missed the previous six games.
More: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Marco Scutaro (thumb) said he expects to return to the Giants' lineup "soon."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Soon," Scutaro said Monday. "Tomorrow. Next day... depends on how the finger reacts (from day to day)." Scutaro hasn't played since last Tuesday after being diagnosed with "mallet finger" as a result of a hit by pitch. The injury can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from, but Scutaro will try to play through it.
More: John Shea on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Marco Scutaro (thumb) took batting practice prior to Saturday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was the first time he's done so since he was diagnosed with "mallet finger." Scutaro will be reevaluated on Monday when the team returns home, at which point he'll be fitted with a custom orthotic splint. He'll attempt to play through the injury.
More: San Jose Mercury News
Fri, Jun 14
- Marco Scutaro (thumb) will not play this weekend against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The good news is that Scutaro is feeling much better, and was able to take swings in an indoor batting cage on Friday. He's going to be fitting for a custom orthotic splint when the team returns home on Monday, so there's a chance he could return after that.
More: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Thu, Jun 13
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Marco Scutaro (finger) is unlikely to play this weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Scutaro was hit in the left pinkie with a pitch on Tuesday and was diagnosed with "mallet finger," a type of tendon damage that can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from. He wants to play through the pain, but there's just too much soreness and swelling at the moment.
More: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Omar Infante went 4-for-4 and swiped his third base Monday against the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With limited home run power and stolen base speed, Infante brings more to the table for the Tigers than he does for fantasy teams. He does have his average up to .308 at the moment, but he's more likely to come in closer to the .280-.290 range the rest of the way.
Mon, Jun 17
- Maicer Izturis singled in Rajai Davis and Colby Rasmus in the bottom of the eighth to lead the Blue Jays to a 2-0 win over the Rockies on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Izturis had two of the Jays' three hits on the night. He's finally come alive of late, going 10-for-29 over his last seven games. Previously, he was hitting just .202/.240/.288 in 163 at-bats.
Mon, Jun 17
- Chase Utley (oblique) could begin a minor league rehab assignment as early as Tuesday night.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Utley took batting practice with his Phillies teammates on Friday and Saturday at Coors Field, reporting no issues with his right oblique. If he indeed starts playing in rehab games Tuesday, he should be back on Philadelphia's active 25-man roster by the end of this week.
More: Philadelphia Daily News
Sun, Jun 16
- Chase Utley (oblique) took batting practice on Friday and Saturday with no issues.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time he's done so since a strained right oblique sent him to the disabled list. Utley will take batting practice again on Sunday and seems likely to be cleared for a rehab assignment soon. The Phillies haven't provided a timetable for the second baseman, but a return next weekend would seem to be a best-case scenario.
More: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
Mon, Jun 17
- Rangers manager Ron Washington said Monday that the club plans to make Jurickson Profar a "functional left fielder."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: While the Rangers were initially expected to send Profar down the minors upon Ian Kinsler's return, they now think they can manage to get him enough at-bats by adding the outfield to his resume. For what it's worth, Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest speculates that he could be game-ready for left field within 7-10 days.
More: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Monday that Jordy Mercer will receive the bulk of the playing time at shortstop moving forward.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Clint Barmes began the year as the starter, but he's batting a pathetic .198/.231/.265 through 54 games this season. Meanwhile, Mercer has been productive when given the opportunity. The 26-year-old doesn't project as a long-term piece, but he's worth owning in NL-only leagues for now.
More: Travis Sawchik on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Jordy Mercer went 0-for-3 Thursday in a loss to the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mercer went 5-for-10 over his previous two games. He's only hitting .268 with a .286 OBP over 82 at-bats, but the utility man has a .476 slugging percentage thanks to 10 extra-base hits. Mercer is useful depth in NL-only leagues.
Sun, Jun 16
- Rays optioned INF Ryan Roberts to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Roberts was given the boot off the Rays' 25-man roster to clear room for Wil Myers, who will join the starting lineup on Tuesday night in Boston. Roberts has hit .238/.294/.349 in 47 games this season with Tampa Bay.
Sun, Jun 16
- Sean Rodriguez has just one hit since May 26.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It came on June 11, his only start of the month. Rodriguez has multi-position eligibility and a decent .246/.342/.406 slash line through 69 at-bats, but he doesn't play enough to be relevant in most formats.
Sun, Jun 16
- Dustin Pedroia is not in the Red Sox' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's Pedroia's first day off this season. Jose Iglesias is starting in his place at second base.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Jayson Nix went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base on Saturday against the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nix has stolen 10 bases this season without getting caught once. He's batting an ugly .249/.311/.297 with only one homer and 18 RBI over 185 at-bats.
Sun, Jun 16
- Robinson Cano went 0-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's loss to the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: New York received no hits from their 3-5 hitters, a big reason why Tommy Hanson was able to stifle the Bronx Bombers. Cano, the best offensive second baseman in the game, is enjoying a typically fabulous season, batting .278/.351/.511. He's fifth in the American League with 16 homers.
Sun, Jun 16
- Alexi Casilla is starting at second base for the Orioles Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's his first start since he jammed his right index finger a week ago. Casilla returned to action on Saturday and got doubled up at first base as a pinch-runner to end the game.
More: Eduardo A. Encina on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Alexi Casilla (finger) is available to hit Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Casilla hasn't played since he jammed his right index finger on Sunday, but he made it through batting practice Friday with no issues. He should return to the lineup soon enough.
More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Thu, Jun 13
- Alexi Casilla (finger) is not in the Orioles' starting lineup on Thursday evening against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Casilla has missed four straight games with a jammed right index finger. He is still being called day-to-day.
More: Eduardo Encina on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: His fifth-inning single off Chris Sale stood up as the difference in the ballgame. Altuve has hit safely in 13 out of his last 14 games, though he's batting a modest .267 during the stretch.
Sat, Jun 15
- Jordany Valdespin had an RBI single Saturday in a loss to the Cubs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: His single in the bottom of the eighth inning broke an 0-for-15 streak. Valdespin is getting a chance to fill in at second base now that Daniel Murphy has taken over for the demoted Ike Davis at first base, but his audition doesn't figure to be a long one if he doesn't produce. However, he has enough pop and speed to be interesting in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.
Sat, Jun 15
- Josh Rutledge clubbed a two-run homer in Friday's loss to the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rutledge, called up Friday to replace Troy Tulowitzki (rib fracture) on the active roster, batted leadoff and started at second base in his return. He figures to also play some shortstop while Tulo is sidelined, though Jonathan Herrera got the start there Friday night. Rutledge struggled prior to being demoted last month, but his power-speed combo makes him worth picking up in deeper mixed leagues.
Fri, Jun 14
- Rockies recalled INF Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rutledge has played really well since his demotion last month, batting .348/.438/.565 with two homers in 69 at-bats. He figures to see regular playing time between shortstop and second base, so go ahead and pick him up in deeper mixed leagues.
Thu, Jun 13
- Josh Rutledge is likely to be recalled to replace Troy Tulowitzki (rib) on the Rockies' roster.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rutledge has batted .348/.438/.565 with two homers in 69 at-bats since his demotion to Triple-A Colorado Springs. He should see regular playing time and is worth scooping up in deeper mixed formats.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Gordon Beckham went 1-for-4 with a single and two strikeouts Friday in his first start of the season out of the leadoff spot.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham is now hitting .305 (11-for-36) with two doubles, one RBI and five runs scored in 10 games since coming off the disabled list. We don't expect the batting average to last, but he should do enough in counting stats to be a decent middle infielder option in deeper mixed leagues. Look for him to slide back down near the bottom of the order when Alejandro De Aza (illness) is ready to return to action.