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Sat, May 18Recent News
- Cardinals recalled RHP Mitchell Boggs from Triple-A Memphis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Boggs struggled mightily after being named the Cardinals' closer at the start of the 2013 season and was optioned to Memphis on May 3 with a 12.66 ERA. He wasn't exactly flawless during his time on the farm and will probably be limited to low-leverage situations for a while. Edward Mujica's job is obviously safe.
Tue, May 14
- Mitchell Boggs has tossed five scoreless innings since his demotion to Triple-A Memphis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Boggs has permitted three hits, walked two and struck out four. Three of his five innings have required at least 20 pitches, but the Cardinals have been pleased with his progress beyond some efficiency issues. "It sounds like he has made a couple of good mechanical adjustments," manager Mike Matheny said. "The reports from the people who have been seeing him is that it looks like he is in a real good spot. He's an established major league player, so it's not an easy assignment. It seems like he is happy with how he's progressed. It's still yet to be seen how this all plays out, but he's going about this the right way."
More: Cardinals.mlb.com
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Chris Perez blew his second save of the season Saturday against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez entered the top of the ninth with a 4-2 lead, but he coughed it up after giving up back-to-back solo homers to Raul Ibanez and Justin Smoak with two outs. The Indians eventually won the game on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth, so Perez actually ended up with the victory. See, it wasn't all bad for Perez owners. The 27-year-old right-hander recently dealt with some shoulder soreness and has shown diminished velocity on his fastball this season, but he owns a 1.80 ERA and 16/5 K/BB ratio over 15 innings. Vinnie Pestano just returned from an elbow injury, so there's no immediate threat to his job.
Mon, May 13
- Chris Perez felt some soreness in his right shoulder while throwing warmup pitches on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez alerted bullpen coach Kevin Cash and was not brought into the game. "Missing a day here is better than missing two months," Perez told reporters on Sunday evening. "I might've pitched in the past. ... I always want to pitch." The right-handed closer expects to be available for Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
More: Indians.mlb.com
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Ike Davis was told Saturday by Mets general manger Sandy Alderson that a demotion is not imminent.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: ESPN New York reported Saturday morning that there were intensifying internal discussions about sending the struggling first baseman to Triple-A, but Davis got the vote of confidence on Saturday afternoon directly from the man who would make that decision. Davis estimated that he has about a month to turn it around.
More: Marc Carig on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Mets manager Terry Collins said Thursday that he is committed to batting Ike Davis cleanup "through the weekend."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Thursday and is now hitless over his last 22 at-bats, dropping his batting average to .157 for the year. The Mets are trying to be patient with the 26-year-old first baseman through his prolonged slump, but he can't keep killing rallies in the middle of the order for much longer.
More: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Wed, May 15
- Ike Davis is back in the cleanup spot on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis has a brutal .169/.261/.288 batting line and 40 strikeouts in 35 games this season, but the Mets will stick with him and hope that he gets it going soon.
More: Marc Carig on Twitter
Tue, May 14
- Ike Davis finished 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Mets' loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday night.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis is now batting .169/.261/.288 with 40 strikeouts in 35 games this season. The first baseman is a mess.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Shane Victorino (back) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino still isn't 100 percent after his back tighten up Thursday. The Red Sox don't expect him to need a stint on the disabled list. Victorino could return to the lineup by early next week.
More: Tim Britton on Twitter
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Shane Victorino (back) is not in Friday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino felt his back tighten up Thursday after he crashed into the right field fence, so he'll get the night off. There's a chance he could return Saturday.
More: NESN.com
Tue, May 14
- Shane Victorino (ribs) is back in the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday night against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino was taken to the hospital after he slammed into the short right field wall at Fenway Park on Sunday, but X-rays came back negative on his ribs and back. It's safe to say that he's probably still dealing with soreness, but he is ready to give it a go.
More: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Mon, May 13
- Shane Victorino (ribs) has been cleared to return to the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday afternoon after slamming into the short right field wall at Fenway Park while trying to run down an Emilio Bonifacio home run. X-rays turned up negative on his ribs and back, and he should be mostly soreness-free following Monday's scheduled team off day.
More: WEEI.com
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Cardinals placed LHP Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia has been dealing with shoulder issues for over a year and could be out for an extended period of time. The Cardinals are calling up reliever Mitchell Boggs on Saturday to fill the vacant roster spot but will have to add a new starting pitcher soon. Maybe 2012 first-rounder Michael Wacha will get a chance.
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Jaime Garcia got the win Friday night against the Brewers despite giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hey, fantasy owners will take it. Garcia allowed six hits and a walk while all the damage was courtesy of a pair of two-run homers by Aramis Ramirez. The southpaw has allowed 11 runs over his last two starts, increasing his ERA from 2.25 to 3.58 on the year. Still, he'll carry a 5-2 record into a start against the Padres next week in San Diego.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Madison Bumgarner was knocked around for nine runs (seven earned) over 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bumgarner blew leads of 4-0 and 5-4, including a grand slam by Jordan Pacheco in a five-run fifth inning. The seven earned runs allowed were a season-high and fell one short of his career-high. The southpaw struck out four and walked a pair in the loss. Bumgarner has been money in seven out of his nine starts this season, so we're expecting better results next time out against the Nationals at home.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Angels claimed INF Chris Nelson off waivers from the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nelson was DFA'd by the Yankees earlier this week and batted just .222 (8-for-36) with two doubles and two RBI in 10 games since being traded. He should provide depth at third base behind Alberto Callaspo with the Angels. Scott Cousins has been dropped from the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.
Wed, May 15
- Yankees designated INF Chris Nelson for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He was cleared to make room for David Adams on the active roster. Nelson was acquired from the Rockies two weeks ago and batted .222 (8-for-36) with two doubles and two RBI in 10 games with the club. He should draw some interest on waivers.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Astros optioned INF Jacob Elmore to Triple-A Oklahoma City.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Elmore appeared in three games during his brief callup. He's no longer needed with Jose Altuve returning from the disabled list.
Tue, May 14
- Astros recalled INF Jacob Elmore from Triple-A Oklahoma City.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take the roster spot of Jose Altuve, who was placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother. Elmore, 25, was batting .300/.381/.457 with two home runs, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases, and an .838 OPS in 36 games at Triple-A this season. Ronny Cedeno and Marwin Gonzalez figure to see most of the playing time in the middle infield until Altuve is ready to rejoin the team.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Rockies recalled RHP Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood will make a spot start on Saturday night against the Giants. He has posted decent numbers this year at the Triple-A level but is not a great fantasy bet.
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Tyler Chatwood will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado to start against the Giants on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Originally, Chatwood was expected to be recalled to start on Sunday in place of the injured Jeff Francis. Instead, the Rockies have opted to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest and use Chatwood on Saturday. Chatwood has fared decently in his first two starts with the Rockies this season, and has posted a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.
More: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Tyler Chatwood is expected to be recalled to start Sunday against the Giants in place of the injured Jeff Francis (groin).(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood tossed six shutout innings in his second start with the Rockies late last month, so it's not a surprise that he's getting the call. He's also had a great year at Triple-A Colorado Springs, posting a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. The righty could stick around for at least a couple starts.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Sat, May 18Recent News
- The New York Post confirms Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game, but he's not expected to miss more than 2-3 days. An MRI on Friday ruled out structural damage and the Yankees are listing him as day-to-day.
More: New York Post
Fri, May 17
- An MRI on Chris Stewart's left groin came back clean.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart tweaked his groin when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game. He hopes to be back in a few days.
More: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Chris Stewart will undergo an MRI on his left groin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game. He didn't hear a pop, but it's still possible he could be sidelined for a while.
More: Chad Jennings on Twitter
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Alex Rios went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk Friday, extending his hitting streak to 12 games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rios opened the season on fire, homering in four straight games from April 5-9 and collecting hits in 10 straight. A three-week slump followed, but he's gotten it going against lately. The homer tonight was his fourth during his hitting streak.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Adam LaRoche hit a pair of homers and drove in four runs Friday in the win over the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: LaRoche had a three-run shot in the fourth and then hit the second of back-to-back homers with Ryan Zimmerman in the sixth. He's now collected four homers in three games after totaling just three in his first 36 games.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Josh Johnson (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Johnson has been on the DL since April 29, but he hasn't had any issues during his throwing program. He'll likely need 2-3 games before he's cleared to rejoin the Blue Jays' rotation. Johnson is on track for a return in the early part of June.
More: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Josh Johnson (triceps) is on track to make a rehab start on Monday or Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Good news. Johnson hasn't pitched since April 21 due to right triceps inflammation, but he hasn't had any issues during his throwing program. The Blue Jays have yet to announce where he'll pitch initially and it's unclear how many starts he'll need before he's activated. Still, he's making progress.
More: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Tue, May 14
- Josh Johnson (triceps) has begun long-tossing in Florida.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Johnson is expected to throw one more long-toss session before getting back on a mound. If all goes well, he could begin a minor league rehab assignment sometime next week, though it all depends on how he feels as he builds up his workload. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since April 21 with right triceps inflammation.
More: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Joe Mauer (back) returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mauer was held out of Friday's game with lower back stiffness, but it was never a major concern. He's batting in the No. 2 spot Saturday and will serve as the Twins' designated hitter against the Red Sox.
More: Tyler Mason on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Joe Mauer is out of Friday's lineup due to back stiffness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It isn't a major concern, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire didn't want take any chances. Consider him day-to-day.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Matt Garza (lat) will return from the disabled list to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garza threw six scoreless innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa earlier this week, so he shouldn't be on a strict pitch count in his season debut and will provide an immediate upgrade to the Cubs' rotation. His return means Carlos Villanueva will be relegated to a bullpen role.
More: Bruce Miles on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- The Cubs will wait to see how Matt Garza (lat) feels and how his bullpen session goes Saturday before they make a decision about activating him.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garza declared himself ready to rejoin the Cubs' rotation after six scoreless innings during Thursday's rehab start. It's probably just a formality at this point before the team announces that he'll rejoin the rotation next week. Carlos Villanueva is the likeliest candidate to be demoted to the bullpen.
More: Jesse Rogers on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Matt Garza (lat) allowed just two hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out six over six scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Iowa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Cubs wanted Garza to show that he can go at least six innings if activated, so the performance should be enough to convince the club that he's ready. Assuming he stays on schedule, Garza's season debut will likely come next week in Pittsburgh.
Mon, May 13
- Matt Garza (lat) could rejoin the Cubs' rotation after Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Iowa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garza lasted just 3 1/3 frames in his last rehab start, but he did get his pitch count up to 66. Manager Dale Sveum said the righty threw with a lot of "aggressiveness" in his bullpen session on Monday, and it's all about building up his stamina at this point. "We just have to get him built up so he can at least go out there for [six innings]," Sveum said.
More: MLBlogs.com