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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Tyler Flowers was scratched from the White Sox lineup on Saturday due to back spasms.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The injury is likely just day-to-day, as Flowers has started the previous four games for the White Sox. Flowers is hitting .202/.269/.345 with four homers and 12 RBI.
More: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Orioles placed RHP Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 24, with a lower back strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot on the 25-man roster for Steve Johnson. Strop has a 6.11 ERA with 14 walks over 17 2/3 innings with the Orioles.
Tue, May 21
- Pedro Strop was slapped with a loss Monday against the Yankees after allowing two runs over two-thirds of an inning.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Called upon to begin the 10th inning, Strop gave up consecutive doubles to Ichiro Suzuki and Vernon Wells before recording a pair of outs. He was asked to intentionally walk Robinson Cano before the O's tabbed Brian Matusz, who allowed an inherited runner to score. Strop's stuff is absolutely lethal, but his post-WBC efforts haven't impressed. The 27-year-old holds a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 21 appearances. He's got closer's stuff, but is nowhere close to being trusted in the ninth inning.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Doug Fister allowed three runs over seven innings Saturday in the Tigers' loss to the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fister surrendered all three runs in the top of the first inning. He settled in nicely after that and wound up striking out a total of seven batters, but the Tigers' offense was unable to rise past the early deficit. Fister will carry a 5-2 record, 3.65 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into his next start against the Pirates.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Michael Saunders turned in another hitless game from the leadoff spot Friday, dropping his average to .227.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Saunders is 3-for-27 with 13 strikeouts and no walks in his last eight games. It's not going to get him taken out of Seattle's lineup, but it might get him knocked down from the top of the order, at least for a bit. He's a No. 6 or 7 hitter on a decent offense.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Freddy Garcia yielded three runs (two earned) in five innings Saturday in a win over the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: All in all, not bad considering how the Blue Jays have been swinging the bats recently. Garcia scattered nine hits while striking out one batter and walking none. The veteran right-hander has a 4.61 ERA and 9/6 K/BB ratio in 27 1/3 innings across his first five starts with Baltimore. While he shouldn't be an option in most fantasy leagues, he's doing fine as a stopgap option in the starting rotation.
Mon, May 20
- Freddy Garcia yielded two runs and three hits in six innings Monday in a no-decision against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia was in line for the win until Troy Patton and Jim Johnson gave up runs. Both runs Garcia allowed came on solo homers. He's now allowed six homers in four starts for the Orioles, which is why he's such a bad risk in AL-only leagues.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Aroldis Chapman earned his 12th save of the season Saturday in the Reds' 5-2 defeat of the Cubs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chapman also got a save on Friday and has seemingly bounced back from the struggles he experienced earlier this month. The hard-throwing lefty has a 2.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39/10 K/BB ratio in 23 innings this season.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Aroldis Chapman allowed a couple of baserunners, but struck out the side in the ninth inning on Friday to preserve a three-run lead and earn his 11th save of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chapman hasn't been nearly as dominant as he was a season ago, but has still posted a 2.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39/10 K/BB ratio through his first 23 innings. With Sean Marshall on the disabled list and Jonathan Broxton struggling, his job remains extremely secure.
Mon, May 20
- Aroldis Chapman bounced back from Sunday's blown save by pitching a perfect ninth in a one-run game against the Mets on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chapman struck out two in earning his ninth save. He had blown back-to-back opportunities.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Travis Wood surrendered five earned runs in 5 2/3 innings Saturday as the Cubs fell to the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Facing his former team, Wood yielded seven hits and three walks while throwing just 69 of his 115 pitches for strikes. It snapped a streak of nine straight quality starts for the left-hander. The regression could certainly continue in his next outing against the White Sox.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Brandon Belt (back) returned to action Friday against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt played all nine innings in the loss and finished 1-for-3 with a single and a walk. He had been dealing with lower back tightness, but was able to return following Thursday's off day. Belt is batting .300 (6-for-20) with one home run over his last seven games.
Wed, May 22
- Brandon Belt is out of Wednesday's lineup due to back tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It isn't a major concern, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy didn't want to take any chances. Consider him day-to-day for now. Brett Pill is filling in at first base Wednesday.
More: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Brandon Belt went 4-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season and four runs scored in Monday's 8-0 blowout of the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt has reached base safely in 10 of his last 11 starts. Belt suffered through a forgettable April, batting .235/.287/.353, but his playing time and production have both spiked in May. Belt cut down his strikeouts and increased his rate of walks and his numbers reflect an improved approach at the plate. In May, he's slashing .250/.357/.521 with three homers over 48 at-bats.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- John Danks was solid in his first start back from shoulder surgery Friday, giving up three runs in six-plus innings in a no-decision against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He reached the 90s a couple of times with his fastball, but mostly sat in the high 80s. Danks was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Marcell Ozuna in the top of the seventh inning. Ozuna eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly, which cost Danks a chance at the victory. Still, it was an encouraging outing for the southpaw, as he gave up just four hits and walked nine while striking out five. He has another favorable matchup next week against the Cubs, but most mixed league owners can afford to wait and see for now.
Fri, May 24
- White Sox activated LHP John Danks from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll make his season debut on Friday against the Marlins. Danks wound up posting a 3.18 during his four rehab starts, but he held a 15/13 K/BB ratio and his velocity isn't all the way back yet. Consider him only in AL-only formats for the time being.
Wed, May 22
- John Danks (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to make his season debut Friday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: White Sox manager Robin Ventura finally made the decision official on Wednesday night. Danks posted a 3.18 ERA during his four rehab starts, but he also had a 15/13 K/BB ratio and is still dealing with diminished velocity. Mixed leaguers should stay away for now.
More: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- John Danks (shoulder) went 4 2/3 innings Saturday in his third minor league rehab start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: If everything checks out with the left-hander early this week, he should be cleared to join the White Sox starting rotation on Friday night against the Marlins. Danks has been on the shelf all year and makes for a decent waiver stash right now in AL-only fantasy leagues. Since he's coming off shoulder surgery and still rebuilding his arm strength, it might not be wise to trust him right out of the gate in standard mixed formats. Even against Miami.
More: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Ronny Cedeno (illness) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in his return to action Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cedeno missed time earlier this week with a sinus infection, but it's no longer an issue. He'll return to a part-time role at shortstop with Marwin Gonzalez.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- R.A. Dickey was tagged for five runs over 6 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Another clunker for Dickey, who entered Saturday's start with three straight outings of two earned runs allowed. The knuckleballer gave up nine hits (including two homers) and three walks in the loss. He now has a disappointing 4.85 ERA for the year and has walked 31 batters in 68 2/3 innings. He didn't issue his 31st walk last season until July 29.
Mon, May 20
- R.A. Dickey yielded three runs (two earned) in eight innings Monday in a 7-5 win over the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his longest outing of the season. Dickey limited the Rays to just four hits, but he issued four walks. Still, he was able to limit the damage. The knuckleballer has allowed two earned runs in each of his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 5.36 to 4.50 for the year. It doesn't appear that Dickey will match the dominance he displayed last year, but he has righted the ship somewhat.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Mike Fiers allowed four runs -- including three homers -- in four innings Saturday in a loss to the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was only Fiers' second start of the year and his first since April 6. And he looked out of place. Fiers allowed homers to Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker in his four innings, and the right-hander now has a 6.62 ERA on the year. He is not fantasy-relevant.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Joe Saunders fell to 3-5 after giving up six runs in five innings against the Rangers on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Mariners had to know Saunders would give up more than his share of homers and hits after adding him to their rotation; the surprise is that he's already walked 22 batters in 57 2/3 innings. Last year, he walked a total of 39 in 174 2/3 innings. Saunders is at best a matchup guy in AL-only leagues. He'll be worth playing next week when he gets a road start in San Diego.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jason Kipnis is not in the Indians' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Indians' are resting both Kipnis and Michael Bourn. Kipnis went 0-2 with two walks in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
More: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- White Sox sent INF Angel Sanchez outright to Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: A Rule 5 pick, Sanchez cleared waivers and was rejected when offered back to the Angels. Sanchez no longer is required to be on the 25-man roster and will continue to provide depth in the minors.
Thu, May 23
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the White Sox have placed infielder Angel Sanchez (back) on waivers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sanchez, a Rule 5 pick, has been on the disabled list for a little over a month with a lower back strain and is seven games into a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. If he goes unclaimed, he will be offered back to the Angels.
More: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Kris Medlen yielded three runs in six innings against the Mets on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Medlen struck out a season-high nine in the no-decision, including three whiffs of Ike Davis. While he hasn't been anywhere near as dominant as he was last year, he has allowed three earned runs or fewer in nine out of his 10 starts this this season. He'll carry a 3.16 ERA into a matchup against the Blue Jays next week.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Brandon Beachy (elbow) allowed two runs over four innings in his first minor league rehab start Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. Beachy is expected to make around five starts in the minors, so he should be an option for the Braves' rotation in 3-4 weeks if he can avoid setbacks.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jeff Locke threw six scoreless innings to pick up his fifth win of the season Saturday as the Pirates beat the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was Locke's second-consecutive scoreless start, and his season ERA is now down to 2.45 through 10 total outings this season. The left-hander yielded just three hits and three walks while striking out seven. He hasn't taken a loss since his first start of the year on April 7. He'll take the mound again Thursday against the Tigers.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Josh Hamilton launched his seventh home run of the season in a win over the Royals on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Look who is finally showing some signs of life. After batting .202 with two homers over his first 32 games this season, Hamilton has gone deep five times in his last 17 games. The veteran outfielder wasn't a good bet to match his production from Texas to begin with, but he's surely better than he has shown early on.
Wed, May 22
- Josh Hamilton went 2-for-5 and hit a two-run homer off Aaron Harang on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Before the homer, Hamilton hadn't driven anyone except himself since April 29. It gave him his first multi-RBI game since April 14. Hamilton, though, is hitting better in May than he did early on; he's batting .250 with four homers and four doubles in 68 at-bats.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jeff Baker went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer before being removed for a pinch-hitter Friday against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Baker is only playing against left-handers, so manager Ron Washington made the switch back to David Murphy when the Mariners brought in a righty. Baker has been terrific at his job so far, hitting .354 with five homers in 48 at-bats. Still, his fantasy value is quite limited while he plays on average twice a week.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Mark Trumbo had a two-run single in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The eighth-inning single extended his hitting streak to a career-high 10 games. Trumbo now has 34 RBI on the year, which puts him on pace to surpass to make it to triple digits for the first time. It appears that the Angels lineup is finally clicking, as they have scored at least five runs in each game during their seven-game winning streak.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Michael Cuddyer delivered a two-run double and a homer Friday in his return from the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Picking up right where he left off. Cuddyer is already halfway to last year's homer total with eight in 32 games. He's also driven in 26 runs.
Fri, May 24
- Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer is in the starting lineup, playing right field and hitting fifth. Cuddyer had been sidelined since May 9 with an inflamed cervical disc. After playing in two extended spring training games on Tuesday and Wednesday however, Cuddyer has been deemed ready to return and rejoins the Rockies' the first day he's eligible to do so.
Mon, May 20
- Michael Cuddyer (neck) will play two games in extended spring training this week and is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer will fly to Arizona on Monday night and play in games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to go as soon as he's eligible on Friday. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since May 8 with a bulging disc in his neck.
More: Tory Renck on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jon Lester gave up four runs over seven innings in a no-decision against the Indians on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lester struck out eight and gave up a season-high 10 hits. He had a chance to get out of a jam in the top of the seventh inning, but threw a wild pitch with two outs to allow the go-ahead run to score. Fortunately for him, the Red Sox got him off the hook by scoring four runs in the bottom of the eighth. Lester will carry a fine 3.34 ERA into an interleague matchup against the Phillies next week.
Tue, May 21
- Jon Lester yielded six runs -- five earned -- in six innings Monday against the White Sox to take his first loss of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lester, who entered 6-0, has always had problems with the White Sox. He's now 4-5 with a 5.43 ERA in 10 career starts against the team. He's 87-44 with a 3.64 ERA against everyone else.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Pedro Alvarez hit two home runs and drove in three in the Pirates' 5-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: We've seen this dance from Alvarez before, as the third baseman now has 10 homers and 25 RBI but just a .199 batting average. He finally put it all together to hit 30 bombs last season, and we're expecting a similar output again. A slow starter, Alvarez is heating up with the weather and is a buy-low candidate if you're in the market for cheap power.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Cameron Maybin (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a single in his first rehab game Friday with Triple-A Tucson.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Maybin is expected to need around 30 rehab at-bats, so he's on track to return sometime next week. The 26-year-old outfielder has been out since April 15 with a right wrist impingement.
More: Tim Hagerty on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Cameron Maybin (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Padres want Maybin to get around 30 rehab at-bats, so he should return sometime next week. The outfielder has been sidelined since mid-April with a nagging right wrist ailment.
More: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Padres manager Bud Black said he'd like Cameron Maybin (wrist) to get around 30 rehab at-bats.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Maybin hit in the cage and on the field before Monday's game and will do the same thing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Assuming it goes well, he'll begin a rehab assignment on Friday. Maybin could return before the end of the month.
More: Padres.mlb.com