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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Josh Fields (forearm) could be activated from the disabled list in 7-10 days.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fields suffered a right forearm strain in the first week of the season and has appeared in four games at Double-A Corpus Christi during his rehab assignment. The Astros want to see Fields work consecutive games without any setbacks before he's activated from the DL.
More: Astros.mlb.com
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 24Recent News
- 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
- 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
- Justin Grimm won after allowing three runs and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings versus the Mariners on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With some help from Jeff Nelson. Grimm intercepted an attempted 3-6-3 double-play relay in the second inning tonight while first baseman Mitch Moreland was still reaching for the ball. Nelson never realized that the pitcher, not the first baseman, caught the ball and gave the Rangers the out. It proved to be an especially big play when Brendan Ryan followed with a rare double. Were the call gotten right, it doesn't seem nearly so likely that Grimm would have pitched into the seventh inning tonight.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Orioles recalled RHP Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Orioles need an extra reliever on Saturday, so Johnson will provide bullpen depth. The 25-year-old gave up six runs in four innings in a spot start against the Twins earlier this month.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Steve Johnson has been scratched from Friday's start with Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Johnson is healthy, but the Orioles want him available in case they need to add him as a reliever on Saturday. The 25-year-old gave up six runs in four innings in a spot start with the big club earlier this month.
More: MASN
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Brandon Belt returned to action Friday against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt played all nine innings and finished 1-for-3 with a single and drew a walk in the ninth inning in the loss. 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
- 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
- Cameron Maybin (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a single in his first rehab game Friday with Triple-A Tucson.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his first game action since April 15. Maybin is expected to need around 30 rehab at-bats, so he's on track to return sometime next week.
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
Sat, May 25Recent News
- David Freese returned to action on Friday went connected on a two-run homer and an RBI double against the Dodgers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was Freese's first game in five days because of a cut right thumb. He's gone 6-for-15 with two homers in his last four games, so it seems his long slump is over. Now if only he can stay in the lineup.
Wed, May 22
- David Freese (thumb) is out of the Cardinals' lineup again Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's now missed three straight games due to swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. The Cards are worried that cut could split open, so they're playing things cautiously. Freese could be back in there Friday after the off day Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at third again Wednesday, with Daniel Descalso covering second.
More: MLBlogs.com
Tue, May 21
- David Freese (thumb) is not in the lineup Tuesday for the second straight game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese still has some swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. He's considered day-to-day. Matt Carpenter is getting the start at third base, while Daniel Descalso is at second.
More: MLBlogs.com
Mon, May 20
- David Freese was scratched from Monday's lineup due to inflammation near his right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese was spiked during Sunday's game and required three stitches. He'll be available off the bench and could be ready to return to action on Tuesday. Ty Wigginton is getting the start at third base Monday.
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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Matt Dominguez (quad) was 1-for-3 with a home run Friday in his return to the lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dominguez missed two days with a quad injury, but it was never a major concern. The 23-year-old now has five home runs and is batting .247/.389/.670 in 44 games this season.
Thu, May 23
- Matt Dominguez (quad) is expected to return to the Astros' starting lineup on Friday evening.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dominguez sat out Wednesday and will also use Thursday's scheduled team off day to rest his tight left quad. "I'm starting to figure certain things out at the plate, and I like to play," said the third baseman, "but it's better to take the two days off now than risking weeks when it's something that can be treated pretty easily."
More: Houston Chronicle
Wed, May 22
- Matt Dominguez is out of the Astros' lineup on Wednesday night because of left quad tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Astros have a scheduled team off day on Thursday, so giving Dominguez the night off Wednesday affords him two full days of rest. The 23-year-old third baseman is batting just .245/.275/.371 in 43 games this season but he's one of the best defensive infielders in MLB.
More: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Matt Dominguez went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer off Jeremy Guthrie as the Astros topped the Royals 6-5 on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dominguez has four homers in 10 days after going his first 33 games without one. Unfortunately, that is all he's done in the 10 days; he has just two other hits and no walks besides the homers, and his average has dipped to .239. Still, it's a whole lot better than no homers.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- The Red Sox are expected to call up Jackie Bradley "in the coming days."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With Shane Victorino sidelined, Bradley is a strong candidate to be called up to the majors. The Red Sox are currently using Mike Carp in left field, and have just three active outfielders. Bradley is batting .375 (6-for-16) in his first four games with Triple-A Pawtucket since coming off the DL.
More: WEEI.com
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 McCarthy limited the Padres to one run in seven innings Friday to win his second straight start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCarthy has allowed just the one run over 24 innings in his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 6.75 to 4.36. His schedule will start getting more difficult again next week, with the Rangers and Cardinals next in line for him.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Tom Koehler yielded three runs in six innings Friday in a no-decision against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Koehler scattered six hits while striking out three and walking one. The 26-year-old right-hander has allowed three runs or fewer in all three of his starts since joining the rotation earlier this month. He isn't going to get many wins with this lineup, but give him a try in NL-only formats.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Tyler Chatwood blanked the Giants for six innings Friday to win his third straight start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Josh Outman, Matt Belisle and Wilton Lopez finished the five-hit shutout in a 5-0. Chatwood is sporting a nifty 1.90 ERA in four starts since joining the rotation, so it looks like he'll last for a while. We still don't trust him, not with his subpar command and poor changeup.