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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Miguel Sano leads all Florida State League third baseman in total chances, putouts and assists and ranks third in range factor.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: There's been some concern over whether Sano can stay at third base in the long-term, but he's made enough progress that he won't be moving anytime soon. Through his first 44 games this season, Sano is batting .348/.442/.689 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI at the Twins' High-A affiliate.
More: Baseball America
Sat, May 25Recent News
- J.J. Hardy went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hardy got off to a miserable start this season, but he's hitting .284 with six home runs, six doubles and 16 RBI in 22 games this month. Only Troy Tulowitzki has more RBI than Hardy (31) among shortstops.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- White Sox sent INF Angel Sanchez outright to Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: A Rule 5 pick, Sanchez cleared waivers and was rejected when offered back to the Angels. Sanchez no longer is required to be on the 25-man roster and will continue to provide depth in the minors.
Thu, May 23
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the White Sox have placed infielder Angel Sanchez (back) on waivers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sanchez, a Rule 5 pick, has been on the disabled list for a little over a month with a lower back strain and is seven games into a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. If he goes unclaimed, he will be offered back to the Angels.
More: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Asdrubal Cabrera went 3-for-5 with an RBI double, two stolen bases and a run scored Saturday against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera has three multi-hit games in his last four, pulling his batting average up from .239 to .263. The 27-year-old has been underwhelming so far this season, but he's currently on pace to reach double-digits in home runs and stolen bases.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Ronny Cedeno (illness) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in his return to action Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cedeno missed time earlier this week with a sinus infection, but it's no longer an issue. He'll return to a part-time role at shortstop with Marwin Gonzalez.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jed Lowrie (foot) is out of the A's starting lineup again on Saturday night against the Astros.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie has been on the shelf since taking a Yu Darvish pitch off his right foot Tuesday. X-rays came back negative but the shortstop still has some soreness.
More: Jane Lee on Twitter
Fri, May 24
- Jed Lowrie (foot) is out of the Athletics' lineup again Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie hasn't played since he was hit in the right foot by Yu Darvish on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative, but he's still dealing with some soreness. Consider him day-to-day for now.
More: Jane Lee on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- An X-ray on Jed Lowrie's right foot came back clean.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie was injury Tuesday when he was hit by a Yu Darvish pitch. He won't play Wednesday but should be back in the lineup Friday following Thursday's off day.
More: John Shea on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jose Reyes (ankle) was cleared to begin running for the first time on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes had been shut down since being placed on the DL, so it's a major step in his recovery. Assuming his rehab process continues to go as expected, Reyes could resume full baseball activities next week. The Blue Jays are hoping he can return sometime around midseason.
More: BlueJays.mlb.com
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Stephen Drew is not in Saturday's lineup against the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Drew is hitless in his last 17 at-bats since returning from a back injury, so the Red Sox are hoping that the day off can get him back on track. Jose Iglesias is starting at shortstop in his place.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
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
Fri, May 24
- Mariners designated INF Robert Andino for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Andino gets the boot after batting just .184 (14-for-76) with a 27/7 K/BB ratio in 29 games. Carlos Triunfel has been promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to replace him on the active roster, but the move could set the wheels in motion for Brad Miller to eventually make his way to the majors.
Fri, May 24
- Joaquin Arias has been one of baseball's worst hitters, slashing .205/.262/.205 through 43 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The utility infielder, making $925,000 this season, batted .270/.304/.389 with a .693 OPS in 344 plate appearances last season. He can be ignored in NL-only formats.
Fri, May 24
- Pedro Florimon Jr. (finger) will not be in the lineup Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The good news is that Florimon isn't expected to miss much time after leaving Thursday's game with a right index finger sprain. Eduardo Escobar is likely to be at shortstop for the Twins Friday.
More: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Thu, May 23
- Pedro Florimon Jr. left Thursday's game against the Tigers with a right index finger sprain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's not clear how long the malady might sideline the infielder. Eduardo Escobar took Florimon's spot at shortstop Thursday.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Alex Gonzalez delivered a two-run double in Friday's win over the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Brewers couldn't get anything else going against A.J. Burnett and company, but it was enough for the victory. With the double, Gonzalez collected his first RBI since way back on May 2. The 36-year-old infielder is hitting just .188/.217/.248 through 37 games this season and can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly indicated Friday that Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) will probably need 4-5 rehab games before returning to the lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez said earlier in the day that he felt he was ready to return with his hamstring as is, but the organization is opting to play it safe and not rush the oft-injured shortstop back to the lineup. Look for him to return to the lineup in early June.
More: Pedro Moura on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) ran in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time he's run since a left hamstring strain forced him to the disabled list earlier this month. Ramirez is being brought along slowly, but it appears that he has a shot to return closer to the short end of his 4-6 week timetable.
More: Dodgers.mlb.com
Mon, May 20
- 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
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Miguel Tejada smacked his second home run of the season in a losing effort against the Angels on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He finished the night 1-for-3. Surprisingly, Tejada has actually been a fairly useful player in his limited at-bats, hitting .333/.375/.567 with a pair of homers and seven RBI in his first 32 at-bats. The 39-year old could even be fantasy relevant if he found his way into everyday at-bats.
Mon, May 20
- 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.
Fri, May 24
- Red Sox recalled INF Jose Iglesias from Triple-A Pawtucket.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Iglesias had been playing multiple infield spots at Pawtucket of late, which came in handy since he's replacing Will Middlebrooks (back) on the roster. He and Pedro Ciriaco should share third base for the next couple weeks.
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
Fri, May 24
- Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's actually a loose bone chip in his hand. The injury stems from when he was hit by a pitch from Paul Maholm on April 14 and certainly explains his struggles. Espinosa hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list and possible surgery, but the Nationals plan to rest him for a few days. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for the time being.
More: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Danny Espinosa went hitless in a fourth straight game Tuesday, leaving him with a .159 average in 139 at-bats.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Maybe more patience would be warranted if Espinosa were healthy, but it's quite possible he needs surgery for the partial rotator cuff tear he suffered last year. Besides, he's just killing the Nationals offense right now. Not only is he batting .159, but he's walked just three times all year. His OBP stands at .186.
Thu, May 23
- Athletics activated SS Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nakajima is still working his way back from a hamstring injury he suffered late in spring training. His 20-day rehab window expired on Wednesday, so the Athletics are stashing him in the minors for now.
Tue, May 21
- Hiroyuki Nakajima (hamstring) is expected to be added to the major league roster when his 20-day rehab window expires on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nakajima is batting just .250 with a .313 on-base percentage at Triple-A Sacramento, but he's made strides defensively and has also showed he can play second and third base. His role with the big club figures to be limited.
More: Athletics.mlb.com
Thu, May 23
- Alberto Gonzalez has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez was outrighted to Triple-A after he passed through waivers unclaimed earlier this week. The Yankees will be happy to keep him around as infield depth.
More: YES Network
Tue, May 21
- 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.
Thu, May 23
- Phillies purchased the contract of INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Martinez has batted .226/.297/.274 with three steals at Lehigh Valley this season. He'll provide depth with Chase Utley on the DL.
Wed, May 22
- Rockies optioned 2B Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Manager Walt Weiss indicated recently that he was going to stick with Rutledge through his slump, but evidently he had a change of heart. The second baseman sports just a .242/.298/.357 batting line for the season and is hitting only .206/.250/.294 over his last 11 games. The Rox appeared poised to go with D.J. LeMahieu at second base for now.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Adeiny Hechavarria went 0-for-4 at the plate in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, watching his average drop to .193.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: We can hardly blame Hechavarria for not getting a hit against Cliff Lee, but his 0-for-4's have hardly been a rare occurrence. The slick-fielding shortstop had a seven-RBI game earlier this month shortly after returning from the disabled list, but his offense has pretty much been non-existent otherwise.
Wed, May 22
- Marco Scutaro went 0-for-3 with two walks Wednesday against the Nationals, snapping his 19-game hitting streak.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's fine: Scutaro has now reached base safely twice in 14 games in a row, which is more impressive anyway.
Wed, May 22
- Jonathan Schoop has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back and will need 6-8 weeks of rest.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Schoop will meet with another doctor later this week for a second opinion, but it seems doubtful that the diagnosis will change. The 21-year-old infielder was batting .268/.331/.386 with three homers and 18 RBI in 34 games at the Triple-A level. It is no longer a certainty that he will reach the major leagues this season.
More: Dan Connolly on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Dee Gordon is not in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The slumping shortstop will sit in favor of Nick Punto. Gordon is batting just .167 since his promotion from Triple-A Albuquerque and is hitless over his last seven games.
More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- 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.
Wed, May 22
- Zack Cozart went 4-for-5 with two doubles in the Reds' 7-4 win over the Mets on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: All four hits came off Matt Harvey, a guy who has already had four starts this season in which he's given up fewer than four hits total. It was also Cozart's first ever four-hit game. He entered the day with a .206 average and a horrific .232 OBP in 165 at-bats this season.
Tue, May 21
- 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 and 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