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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Red Sox prospect right-hander Rubby De La Rosa was scratched from Tuesday's start with Triple-A Pawtucket for precautionary reasons after he tweaked a muscle in his side.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's evidently not a major concern, but the Red Sox didn't want to risk him making things worse. De La Rosa has a 3.65 ERA and 29/14 K/BB ratio in 24 2/3 innings across eight starts this season in Triple-A and should make an impact with the big club before long.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Giants recalled RHP Sandy Rosario from Triple-A Fresno.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll provide a fresh arm for the bullpen with Santiago Casilla (knee) headed to the disabled list. Rosario appeared in one game with the Giants earlier this month and owns a 3.33 ERA and 28/8 K/BB ratio over 24 1/3 innings this season in Triple-A.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Dane De La Rosa has a 4.91 ERA over 21 appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 6-foot-7 hurler has allowed four runs over 3 1/3 innings in the last week. His 20/8 K/BB rate in 22 innings is decent, but it doesn't necessarily speak to any potential improvement coming. De La Rosa has never solved the puzzle of major league hitters, posting a 7.08 ERA over 33 games despite a shiny 33/13 K/BB rate.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer Friday against the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Salty is batting .333 in 42 at-bats this month. The Red Sox are trying to limit the switch-hitter's at-bats against left-handers and it's working so far; he's hitting .302 with all five of his homers and 12 of his 13 RBI against righties.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Rex Brothers hasn't allowed a run since April 6.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: And that run, surrendered to the Padres, is the only blemish on his campaign to this point. Brothers has six holds, a 0.47 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 20/7 K/BB ratio over 21 appearances. He's been Colorado's best reliever, but closer Rafael Betancourt is also pitching well for the 24-21 Rockies. Brothers could be Colorado's full-time closer next season, but he likely won't earn saves in 2013 barring injury.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer off Jon Lester in the White Sox's victory Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The home run was his second off a lefty this year. He hit 15 off southpaws last season after going without a single homer off a left-hander in 2011. Overall, Dunn has 11 homers this year. He's batting .211 with 13 RBI in 16 games this month after coming in at .148 with 12 RBI in 24 games in April.
Sun, May 19
- Adam Dunn (back) is back in the White Sox' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dunn left Saturday's game with back spasms, but he's feeling a lot better a day later. The veteran is batting .421/.450/1.158 with four homers and 10 RBI over his last five games.
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Sat, May 18
- Adam Dunn left Saturday's game against the Angels due to back spasms.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jeff Keppinger hit for the first baseman in the fifth inning. Spasms are generally a day-to-day thing, so we'll have to see how Dunn is feeling Sunday before knowing if he'll have to miss some games. It's unfortunate timing, too, as Dunn has been heating up at the plate.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Phillies recalled RHP Tyler Cloyd from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cloyd will return to make the start Tuesday night against the Marlins. The 25-year-old right-hander allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings against the Diamondbacks back on May 10 and makes for a decent streaming option in NL-only leagues.
Sun, May 19
- Tyler Cloyd will be recalled to start on Tuesday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The schedule allowed the Phillies to go with four starters for a while, but Cloyd will return with the No. 5 spot coming up. The righty pitched well earlier this month against the D'Backs and isn't a bad streaming option in Miami.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Dylan Axelrod held the Red Sox to two runs and four hits in six innings to pick up a win Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's just Axelrod's second win in nine outings this season, but he's given the White Sox five quality starts, plus two more in which he was pulled in the sixth having allowed three or fewer runs. He's now probably moved back ahead of Hector Santiago with John Danks due back and a rotation spot on the line.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Rangers optioned C Robinson Chirinos to Triple-A Round Rock.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's clearing the way for A.J. Pierzynski's return from the DL on Tuesday. Chirinos picked up three hits in 12 at-bats with the big club.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Craig Stammen was knocked around the park by the Giants Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits over 2 2/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Washington didn't have much of a chance after Zach Duke spotted the Giants an early lead, but Stammen's poor performance sealed their fate. Stammen stranded a handful of runners to limit the damage this game had on his ERA, which jumped from 2.25 to 2.78. As a long reliever, Stammen has fulfilled expectations, adding a 1.19 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB rate over 22 2/3 innings.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Eric Hinske is batting .188 with a .548 OPS over 34 plate-appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Diamondbacks handed Hinske a one-year, $1.35 million contract in December after he batted just .197/.272/.311 with two home runs and 13 RBI in 91 games last season for the Braves. The former Rookie of the Year, now 35, is reaching the end of a respectable 12-year career.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- George Kottaras has just two hits this season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kottaras has started only four games this season and hasn't registered a hit since April 28. He's batting .125/.364/.375 this season, somehow drawing six walks in 21 plate appearances despite his limp bat.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Giants placed RHP Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right hand.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Vogelsong was hit by a pitch while swinging the bat in the fifth inning Tuesday and suffered fractures above and below the top knuckle in his pinkie. He's expected to undergo surgery Tuesday and will likely miss around six weeks. Chad Gaudin is the most likely replacement for the rotation, though the Giants could call up Michael Kickham from Triple-A.
Thu, May 16
- Ryan Vogelsong will make his next scheduled start on Monday against the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Giants manager Bruce Bochy was considering replacing Vogelsong and his 8.06 ERA, but he'll give him at least one more shot. "This guy has done a lot," the skipper said. "He's earned some things, including a longer leash." The fact that the Giants' best option to replace Vogelsong is likely long reliever Chad Gaudin surely played into Bochy's decision. Vogelsong will obviously be a sketchy fantasy play Monday.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Giants recalled 1B Brett Pill from Triple-A Fresno.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pill was just sent down to the minors over the weekend, but he's eligible to return since Ryan Vogelsong and Santiago Casilla are headed to the disabled list. The 28-year-old went 2-for-6 in his first stint with the big club and will function as a backup first baseman and right-handed bat off the bench.
Sat, May 18
- Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pill was called up earlier this week and went 2-for-5 with two doubles in Friday's loss to the Rockies. He'll return to a .341/.380/.675 batting line, nine home runs and 47 RBI in 32 games in the minors.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Andrew McCutchen (knee) is back in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCutchen was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to right knee soreness, but it was never a major concern. He should be fine moving forward.
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Sun, May 19
- Andrew McCutchen is day-to-day with right knee soreness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCutchen was injured sliding into home Thursday, but it's not a major concern and he isn't dealing with any structural damage. The Pirates should update his status on Monday.
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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
- Logan Morrison (knee) went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles Monday in his first rehab game with High-A Jupiter.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison, who is coming back from knee surgery, served as the designated hitter. The 25-year-old is permitted to spend 20 days on his rehab assignment and will likely need most of it to shake the rust and get comfortable. However, assuming all goes well, he should join the Marlins' lineup in early June.
More: MiLB.com
Sun, May 19
- Logan Morrison (knee) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison has been playing in extended spring training games lately and hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. With his 20-day rehab clock started on Monday, he'll be activated no later than early June as long as he doesn't have a setback.
More: Miami Herald
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Ichiro Suzuki is not in the Yankees' starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Curtis Granderson is starting in right field, Brett Gardner is in center and Vernon Wells is in left. At the moment, this is the Yankees' best bet for run production. Ichiro is hitting just .241/.280/.333 in 39 games.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Tony Sipp's walk rate (6.0) and strike-to-walk rate (1.38) are the highest and lowest of his career, respectively.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sipp's only pitched 12 inning over 18 appearances, so it's not time for Kirk Gibson to panic, but the left-hander will be playing with fire if he can't iron out his control issues. His 3.75 ERA is better than last season's 4.42, but Sipp's peripherals suggest that he was a better hurler in 2012. The improvement in ERA is entirely tied to Sipp keeping the ball in play. He's surrendered only one bomb after giving up nine last year.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Zach Duke was rocked for four runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings in a loss to the Giants on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Duke struck out one and didn't walk a batter. His most impressive feat of the evening was logging one of the three hits off Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong. Duke, making his first start of the season as a fill-in for Ross Detwiler (lower back), didn't acquit himself well. Though he kept the ball in the strike zone and only allowed one extra-base hit, San Francisco was fooled by none of the offered slop. Duke will presumably now return to the bullpen, though his 8.84 ERA and 1.80 WHIP may not be long for Washington's roster.
Sat, May 18
- Zach Duke will start for the Nationals on Monday against the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Duke has been pitching out of the bullpen all year but the Nats need a fill-in for Ross Detwiler, who has a lower back injury. Duke is not a good fantasy option.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Angels optioned RHP Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Salt Lake.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brasier was only up in the bigs for five days this time around. He will probably be back and forth all summer.
Thu, May 16
- Angels recalled RHP Ryan Brasier from Triple-A Salt Lake.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brasier allowed two runs on two hits and a walk over two innings of work in his first stint with the Angels earlier this month. He'll provide some much-needed bullpen depth.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Bartolo Colon pitched the A's past the Rangers by allowing just two runs over seven innings on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Colon walked as many batters tonight (two) as he did in his first eight starts combined, but he had his best outing in a month anyway, winning for the first time since April 23. He's 4-2 with a 4.31 ERA overall.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that Samuel Deduno will be called up from Triple-A Rochester to start Friday's game against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: In other words, Kyle Gibson's major league debut will have to wait. Deduno, who had a breakthrough performance during the World Baseball Classic, has a 2.70 ERA and 17/10 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings over three starts with Triple-A Rochester since returning from a groin injury. He'll have a pretty tough first matchup, so fantasy owners should steer clear for now.
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Tue, May 21Recent News
- Jack Hannahan grounded out as a pinch-hitter in Monday's victory against the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Minnesota native is miscast as a pinch-hitter and is no threat to Todd Frazier's job, despite the latter's struggles. Hannahan is known for his glove, not his stick, but Cincinnati likely hoped for more than a .222/.317/.278 slash line when they inked him to a two-year, $4 million contract over the offseason.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Nationals optioned OF Eury Perez to Triple-A Syracuse.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez was sent down so that the Nationals could add some bullpen help. The 22-year-old speedster went 0-for-5 in five games during his brief stint with the big club.