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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sat, May 18Recent News
- Mets GM Sandy Alderson confirmed Friday that Travis d'Arnaud (foot) should be ready to play in minor league games by the end of June.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: D'Arnaud is still in a walking boot, but he's hoping to be cleared for weight-bearing activities in two weeks. The 24-year-old suffered a non-displaced fracture of the first metatarsal in his left foot during a mid-April game at Triple-A Las Vegas and will continue to be moved along slowly. D'Arnaud won't be a candidate for a promotion to majors until well into the second half of the season.
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Fri, May 17
- Mets prospect catcher Travis d'Arnaud (foot) can't do anything weight-bearing for another two weeks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: D'Arnaud suffered a non-displaced fracture of the first metatarsal in his left foot four weeks ago in Triple-A. The Mets were hoping that he would be able to shed his walking boot Friday, but there was always the chance that he would need more time. The 24-year-old backstop is unlikely to return to game action until the end of June.
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Sat, May 18Recent News
- Jordan Pacheco went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI in Friday's 10-9 win over the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pacheco had an RBI ground out in the bottom of the second inning while his fifth-inning grand slam broke a 5-5 tie. With a .313/.360/.410 batting line over 26 games this season, the 27-year-old continues to be a useful player for Colorado. Todd Helton isn't a good bet to hold up and will require regular rest no matter what, so Pacheco should continue to have value in NL-only leagues.
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Jose Molina said he was "OK" after Saturday's game after exiting due to left hamstring tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It sounds like Molina could be in the lineup Sunday. Either way, he's just day-to-day and nothing more at this point.
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Fri, May 17Recent News
- Carlos Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in Friday's 5-3 win over the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Reds tied things up on a solo homer by Joey Votto in the top of the eighth inning, but the Phillies stormed right back with two runs thanks to a bases-loaded error by Brandon Phillips and the sacrifice fly by Ruiz. "Chooch" has been slow to get going since returning from his 25-game Adderall suspension, batting just .240/.291/.280 through 15 games. There are better options at catcher right now in shallow mixed leagues.
Wed, May 15
- Playing in his 14th game since returning from a suspension, Carlos Ruiz went 2-for-4 and drove in his first run of the season on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: One could say Ruiz hasn't been up to speed since returning from his 25-game ban. This is a guy who hit 16 homers and drove in 68 runs in 114 games last year. In 47 at-bats this season, he has just two extra-base hits, both doubles.
Fri, May 17
- Taylor Teagarden (thumb) had the splint removed from his dislocated left thumb on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teagarden was originally given a 3-4 week timetable for recovery when the injury occurred, so barring any setbacks he should be looking at a return to the Orioles before the end of the month.
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Fri, May 17
- Nick Hundley went 0-for-4 on Thursday to drop his average to .250.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hundley looked like a potential fantasy breakout star in April, batting .329 with a .901 OPS. He's cratered since, going 2-for-33 in 11 May games. Yasmani Grandal's suspension, and Hundley's firm grasp of San Diego's starting catching job, end later this month. A perennial name bandied about in trade talks, expect Hundley to fry on the hot stove this summer.
Fri, May 17
- Chris Iannetta went 1-for-2 with a walk against the White Sox on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Iannetta is batting .202 with no power (three homers, .333 slugging) this year, but he's been getting on base plenty recently. Since May 5, Iannetta has drawn 10 walks in nine games to pump his OBP to .333. He's not a good fantasy player, and he likely won't be again playing in Angels Stadium, but Iannetta is an underrated catcher who isn't likely to lose his starting job.
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Rob Brantly drove home his 11th run of the season in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brantly's RBI single in the seventh inning was his only hit in four at-bats on the night. He's been a bit of a disappointment offensively thus far, hitting .247/.321/.323 with no homers, 11 RBI and only four runs scored on the season. Fantasy owners in two-catcher formats who counted on more production from the Marlins backstop have likely had to search for other options.
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Austin Romine went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored Friday in a win over the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Romine was just 1-for-16 coming into Friday's action. The 24-year-old backstop should get a chance at regular at-bats while Chris Stewart nurses a groin injury, so he could be worth a short-term look in AL-only leagues.
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Jason Castro went 0-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifice fly in Friday's loss to the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Castro was hitting .284 as recently as May 4, but he has just six hits over his last 41 at-bats, lowering his batting average down to .237 for the season. The 25-year-old backstop shouldn't be hitting in the middle of the order on a major league team, but the Astros don't have many quality options.
Fri, May 17Recent News
- Geovany Soto homered for the second consecutive game, but that was the entirety of the Rangers offensive attack in Friday's loss to the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Soto finished the evening 1-for-3. He's still hitting a horrifying .185/.267/.333 through his first 54 at-bats on the season, but has at least picked up the production some in recent days while being counted on to fill in for the injured A.J. Pierzynski. He remains a non-factor in fantasy leagues.
Thu, May 16
- Geovany Soto hit a three-run homer off Justin Verlander in the Rangers' win Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Soto, who had just one RBI in 47 at-bats this season, finally came through with A.J. Pierzynski on the disabled list. That said, as much as a liability as he's been with the bat thus far, the Rangers are still 9-6 with him in the lineup.
Fri, May 17
- Mike Napoli is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's just getting the night off. Mike Carp will start at first base and bat eighth against right-hander Vance Worley.
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Thu, May 16
- Mike Napoli went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts in Thursday's win against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Napoli leads the AL in doubles (18) and is third in RBI (34), though he's cooled off considerably since a monster start, which was to be expected. Since his two-homer outburst on May 1, he's batting .192 with just one homer and three RBI over 57 plate appearances. He's piled up 17 strikeouts against three unintentional walks during that period. If you've got yourself a prime backup first baseman, it might be time to sit Napoli for a few games.
Fri, May 17
- John Jaso (leg) indicated Friday that his right leg is still sore, making him unlikely to be available for Friday night's game against the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jaso was hit in the leg by a pitch during Wednesday's game and said that it still hurt running to his mailbox. Derek Norris is will continue to handle the catching duties while Jaso is sidelined.
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