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Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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 19Recent News
- Maicer Izturis went 1-for-4 with a single in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Izturis isn't walking or making contact this season, and you already know his swing is punchless. Toronto was hoping for more than a .218/.242/.331 slash line when they signed Izturis from the Angels over the winter to a three-year, $9 million deal and the Jays recently sat him in three of four games.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Willie Bloomquist (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment midway through the week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bloomquist has been playing games at extended spring training and hasn't had any recent setbacks. He should be ready for activation before the end of the month.
More: Arizona Republic
Tue, May 14
- Willie Bloomquist (oblique) will play in an extended spring training on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll play in 1-2 extended spring games before beginning a rehab assignment if all goes well. Barring another setback, Bloomquist should be ready for activation before the end of the month.
More: Jack Magruder on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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
Wed, May 15
- Pirates placed INF John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with lower back discomfort.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McDonald suffered the injury during Tuesday's game and will now get some extended rest. The 38-year-old has just two hits in 31 at-bats this season. Jordy Mercer has returned from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace him on the active roster.
Tue, May 14
- John McDonald left Tuesday's game against the Brewers with lower back discomfort.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The ailment figures to sideline McDonald for at least a few days. He has just two hits in 31 at-bats for the Pirates.
More: Bill Brink on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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
Sat, May 18
- 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 18
- Yankees acquired INF Reid Brignac from the Rockies for cash considerations.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brignac made the Rockies' Opening Day roster, but was designated for assignment on Thursday after he batted just .250/.294/.375 in 53 plate appearances. The former top prospect is capable of playing multiple infield positions and will serve in a utility role with the Yankees.
Thu, May 16
- Rockies designated INF Reid Brignac for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brignac batted only .250/.294/.375 with the Rox. It's possible the versatile former top prospect will attract some attention on waivers.
Sat, May 18
- Adam Rosales hit a go-ahead homer off James Shields in the eighth in Oakland's 2-1 defeat of Kansas City on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The A's had been going with Eric Sogard against righties and Rosales against lefties, but Rosales drew the assignment against Shields tonight and came through with the big blast. As poorly as Sogard has hit, the A's will probably go with Rosales regularly for now.
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.
Thu, May 16
- Brendan Ryan turned in his first multihit game since April 5 on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with an RBI against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ryan went 4-for-12 in the series against the Yankees, which is like an average hitter going 14-for-12. His average jumped all of the way from .122 to .149.
Thu, May 16
- Orioles prospect infielder Jonathan Schoop has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Norfolk due to a lower back strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Coming off a breakthrough performance during the World Baseball Classic, the 21-year-old Schoop is batting .268/.331/.386 with three home runs, 18 RBI and a .717 OPS through 34 games at Triple-A this year. He has played 17 games at shortstop and 17 at second base.
More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Derek Jeter (ankle) is close to getting the walking boot on his left foot removed again.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jeter had a routine checkup recently and was told his left ankle is healing. Once the boot is removed, he'll be eased into baseball activities again. The future Hall of Famer won't be an option at shortstop for the Yankees until after the All-Star break.
More: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Wed, May 15
- Alexi Amarista homered, doubled twice and scored three times Wednesday in the Padres' 8-4 win over the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Amarista has homered in back-to-back starts. He has surprising pop for a little guy, with eight homers, six triples and 25 doubles in 404 major league at-bats. Unfortunately, he still hasn't managed to reach base consistently. The Padres will keep using him as a backup at second base and in center field, leaving him little fantasy value.
Wed, May 15
- Pirates recalled INF Jordy Mercer from Triple-A Indianapolis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mercer was sent down to the minors earlier this week, but he's eligible to return now that John McDonald (back) has been placed on the disabled list. The 26-year-old is hitting .258 (8-for-31) with three home runs and four RBI in nine games with the Pirates this season.