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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Zack Cozart (illness) is back in Tuesday's lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cozart sat out Sunday and Monday due to illness, but he's ready to give it a go. The 27-year-old is hitting just .206/.233/.338 with five home runs, 20 RBI an a .570 OPS in 39 games this year.
More: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Zack Cozart (illness) is not in the Reds' lineup Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cozart also sat out on Saturday afternoon. Cesar Izturis will start at shortstop Monday against the Mets.
More: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Zack Cozart was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to illness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He should be fine in a day or two. Cesar Izturis is taking Cozart's place at shortstop.
More: Mark Sheldon on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- According to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, the Mets have discussed demoting Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, and Jordany Valdespin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis doesn't come as a big surprise given his miserable slump, but Tejada has also been a major disappointment while Valdespin hasn't produced enough to be worth the distraction his presence causes on the roster. The Mets still see Davis and Tejada as potential long-term pieces, so any decision will be made with careful consideration about their development.
More: New York Daily News
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Yankees sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment over the weekend following the acquisition of Reid Brignac. The 30-year-old will function as organizational depth for New York.
Sat, May 18
- Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez was DFA'd to make room for Reid Brignac on the active roster. He should pass through waivers and continue to serve as organizational infield depth. Brignac is not expected to arrive in time for Saturday's game.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Jonathan Herrera is batting .283/.327/.370 through 49 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: If his slash numbers hold, Herrera will finish with the best offensive season of his career, topping the .694 OPS he mustered in 2010. Unfortunately, the utility infielder has scuffled in the field recently, recording three errors in his last 12 games.
Mon, May 20
- Stephen Drew (back) has returned to the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Drew missed back-to-back games over the weekend due to back issue, but it was never a major concern. The 30-year-old is hitting .238/.336/.410 with three home runs, 18 RBI and a .746 OPS through 31 games this season.
More: Tim Britton on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Stephen Drew (back) is sitting out for the second straight game Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Drew was able to play through a minor back issue on Friday, but the Red Sox don't want to push him. He should be ready to roll again soon. Pedro Ciriaco is getting another start at shortstop.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Stephen Drew (back) is not in Saturday's lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Drew played through a back issue on Friday and the Red Sox don't want to risk it again. The injury is not considered serious, though, and Drew will try to return on Sunday.
More: Tim Britton on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) has been taking ground balls and hitting recently.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's yet to test out his hamstring by running, which is no surprise since he's barely over two weeks into his 4-6 week timetable. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly stressed that the club will make sure Hanley's hamstring is fully healed before bringing him back.
More: Dodgers.mlb.com
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Miguel Tejada's first homer since July 16, 2011 was a three-run shot off the Astros' Dallas Keuchel on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tejada has started just seven games this season, even though the Royals have gotten terrible production at third base, second base and first base. What's the harm in giving him an expanded role for a bit? For what it's worth, he's gone 9-for-27 with six RBI in his limited action.
Mon, May 20
- Jose Iglesias has been taking ground balls at second and third base at Triple-A Pawtucket.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Iglesias' defense at shortstop is by far his best asset, but the Red Sox want him to be prepared if he's needed in a utility role at some point. "He's a shortstop," Pawtucket manager Gary DiSarcina said. "He's going to be a major-league shortstop. But the goal is just to give him a tool -- not just for himself, but for the organization."
More: Providence Journal
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Brian Dozier went 0-for-4 as the Twins' leadoff man on Monday, dropping his average to .205.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dozier started off well after replacing Aaron Hicks in the leadoff spot, but now he's hitting .154 with two walks in 52 at-bats this month. The Twins should consider sending him down, but none of their minor league options are better bets.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Dee Gordon went 0-for-4 and committed his second error at shortstop on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It might not have been a good thing that Gordon homered twice in his first week back in the majors; he's gone just 2-for-25 since his second bomb on May 11. Gordon has terrific fantasy upside with his speed, but he needs to do much better than this if he hopes to push Hanley Ramirez to third base.
Mon, May 20
- Yunel Escobar smacked a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his only hit in four at-bats. Escobar has been a disappointment for the Rays so far, but he's hitting .312 (15-for-49) with two home runs, five doubles and 10 RBI over his last 13 games. Still, he shouldn't be a consideration outside of AL-only leagues and deeper mixed formats.
Sun, May 19
- Ian Desmond is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's a planned day off for Desmond. Danny Espinosa is covering shortstop Sunday, while Steve Lombardozzi is at second.
More: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Luis Cruz is nursing a sore throwing elbow.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He could be placed on the disabled list, as Mark Ellis (quad) is ready to be activated. Cruz is hitting a pathetic .096/.118/.096 this season and has seen his playing time dwindle of late.
More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Ronny Cedeno was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to a sinus infection.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He should be OK in a day or two. Marwin Gonzalez is taking Cedeno's spot at shortstop.
More: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- John McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McDonald landed on the DL last week with a lower back strain, but his elbow has also been an issue. The infielder is eligible to return from the DL on May 30, but it's not clear if he'll be ready at that time.
More: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette