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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Mike Adams (back) is scheduled to make an appearance in a minor league rehab game Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That means that he won't return to the Phillies' bullpen until Tuesday night, at the earliest. Adams has been sidelined since May 11 with a right back strain.
More: Philadelphia Daily News
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Mike Adams (back) threw a bullpen session Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams landed on the disabled list earlier this week with a back strain, but reported feeling good and will throw again on Friday. The veteran right-hander thinks he could be ready to return Sunday, but the Phillies may give him some more time.
More: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.
Sun, May 19
- Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Phillies will need to make a roster move that day for fifth starter Tyler Cloyd. Adams hasn't pitched since May 10, so the Phils could backdate a DL move and possibly get him back on May 26.
More: Kevin Cooney on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- 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 22Recent News
- 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.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Red Sox GM Ben Cherington confirmed Thursday that he has not engaged in long-term talks with Jacoby Ellsbury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Because Ellsbury has gone through arbitration the last three years, there's been an opportunity to talk to [agent Scott Boras] and Jacoby each of those years in the winter before spring training or early in spring training about his status," said Cherington. "And each of those years we've signed a one-year deal." Ellsbury, 29, is set to become a free agent after the 2013 season. He has a disappointing .673 OPS since the start of the 2012 campaign.
More: WEEI.com
Wed, May 22
- Rob Bradford of WEEI.com was told by a major league source that the Red Sox and Jacoby Ellsbury have not discussed a contract extension.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ellsbury is represented by Scott Boras, so it's not a big surprise that there hasn't been much momentum for a deal with free agency looming this offseason. However, Ellsbury might not get the big payday he was hoping for if he doesn't turn things around. The 29-year-old is hitting just .242/.307/.335 through 45 games this season and owns a measly .666 OPS and 79 OPS+ dating back to the start of last year.
More: WEEI.com
Tue, May 21
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said he has considered moving Jacoby Ellsbury out of the leadoff spot.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ellsbury is down to a .241/.303/.335 batting line after hitting just .179/.256/.218 so far in 18 games this month. Farrell wants to show confidence in his leadoff hitter, though, so he'll remain at the top of the order for. Shane Victorino is an option to replace Ellsbury at the top of the order if the center fielder doesn't pick it up.
More: Rob Bradford on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Jacoby Ellsbury is not in the Red Sox' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ellsbury had played every inning of every game to this point, so the club finally decided to give him a breather. The outfielder is batting just .189/.268/.230 in May. Shane Victorino is handling center field Sunday, while Daniel Nava is in right.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- 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 keeping him in the minors.
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 23Recent News
- Justin Verlander allowed five runs over five innings but earned the win Wednesday as the Tigers beat the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Verlander had to work for his fifth win, needing 110 pitches to get through five. He gave up 10 hits, including a home run, but was aided by his team putting up nine runs in the same span. It marks the third-straight start in which Verlander has been less-than-great, seeing his ERA rise from 1.55 to 3.66 since May 5. There's still little reason to worry, though, and he'll take the mound again Monday against the Pirates.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brantley did all his damage with three singles, bringing his RBI count to 24 and his batting average to .309 in the process. And the left fielder is 7-for-16 (.438) in his last four games with nine RBI in those 16 at-bats. The 26-year-old is well on his way to an encore of a 2012 season in which he hit .288 with 37 doubles.
Sun, May 19
- Michael Brantley had an RBI single and a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The longball came in the second inning off of Felix Hernandez. It's just the second homer of the season for Brantley, who was hitting third in the batting order. The outfielder has now driven in 19 while hitting .301 as he quietly puts together a nice season.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Yadier Molina had four of the Cardinals' 14 hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Molina's sitting on just two homers after hitting 22 last year, but he's batting .333. Unfortunately, it's not leading too many RBI; most of his 21 came in April and he hasn't had a two-RBI game in four weeks.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 with a home run in the loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After a red hot April, Santana was hitting just .182/.316/.333 heading into Wednesday's game. Backup catcher Yan Gomes has been playing more frequently lately, but Santana's bat plays at first base and he even gets an occasional game at DH, too. No matter how they arrange it, Santana will be in the middle of the Indians lineup more often than not.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Marlins released RHP Jon Rauch.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rauch was designated for assignment by the Fish earlier this week after posting a 7.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over his first 16 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old right-hander will presumably look to latch on with a new organization.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ranges released RHP Derek Lowe.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowe cleared waivers and was granted his unconditional release. The 39-year-old right-hander posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with the Rangers.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Derek Lowe has cleared waivers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowe will now either accept an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock or opt to become a free agent. The 39-year-old righty posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with Texas.
More: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs over four innings in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jimenez had been on a bit of a roll before Wednesday, having not allowed more than two runs in any of his previous four starts. But the Tigers got to Jimenez for seven hits and three walks in his shortest outing since April 16. His next start will come Monday against the Reds.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- David Ross (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross has been out since May 11 with concussion-related symptoms. Assuming he avoids a setback, he'll rejoin the Red Sox for Friday game against the Indians.
More: MassLive.com
Wed, May 22Recent News
- David Ross (concussion) is hopeful to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross hasn't played since May 11 due to concussion-related symptoms. However, he has increased activity in recent days and could rejoin the Red Sox this weekend if all goes well.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- David Ross (concussion) has been cleared to resume throwing and hitting off a tee.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross has been out of commission for a little over a week with concussion-related symptoms, but he's feeling much better of late. The Red Sox will still take things slowly with him, but he's moving in the right direction.
More: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross will be examined on Monday in hopes of being cleared to resume workouts. The catcher has missed the last week of action with concussion-related symptoms.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Tyler Lyons earned a win in his major league debut after allowing one run and four hits in seven innings Wednesday against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyons struck out four and walked just one. He needed a mere 81 pitches to get through seven before turning the ball over to Trevor Rosenthal. Lyons doesn't have the best of stuff, but he's a strike-thrower with a very good team behind him, something that might give him a little value in NL-only leagues. He'll get the Royals in Kansas City next.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Cardinals purchased the contract of LHP Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyons will take Jaime Garcia's place in the rotation and make the start Wednesday against the Padres. The 25-year-old southpaw owns a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts this season in Triple-A and is only a band-aid until Jake Westbrook (elbow) is ready to return. He's unlikely to be fantasy relevant.
Sun, May 19
- Tyler Lyons will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be Lyons' major league debut. A former ninth-round pick, Lyons has put up a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts at Triple-A Memphis this season. He's taking Jaime Garcia's spot in the rotation but is not guaranteed any more than the one start and should be avoided for fantasy purposes.
More: Derrick Goold on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Giancarlo Stanton took live batting practice Wednesday for the first time since straining his right hamstring.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "He looked good," manager Mike Redmond said afterward. "I'm just going off the results. He was hitting them out. It's another encouraging sign that he's a little closer to being back on the field." Stanton has been on the disabled list since April 30 and is still without a timetable. The best guess is that he's activated around mid-June.
More: Miami Herald
Sat, May 18
- Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could begin jogging sometime next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's what Marlins skipper Mike Redmond told reporters on Saturday afternoon. Stanton has been on the disabled list since April 30 with a severe right hamstring strain and is being limited currently to pool workouts. There is no timetable for his return to Miami.
More: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Jedd Gyorko went 2-for-4 and hit his fifth homer Wednesday versus the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With two homers and three doubles among his 13 hits in his last eight games, Gyorko is really coming along now; his average is up to .283 and all five of his homers have come in May. We don't expect him to keep his average up this high -- he strikes out a bit too much right now -- but he's a solid play in mixed leagues.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Mariners optioned C Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Montero has been a major disappointment this season, batting just .208/.264/.327 with three home runs and nine RBI in 29 games. The Tacoma News Tribune reports Montero "may no longer viewed as a catcher at the big league level" and is expected play first base and DH in the minors. Mike Zunino will remain at Triple-A for now, while Jesus Sucre will replace him on the active roster.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Brayan Pena went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the Tigers' 11-7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pena doesn't play much -- Wednesday was just his 14th game of the year -- but when he does, he usually hits. His three-hit game raised his average to .304, and with starting catcher Alex Avila struggling it may mean more at-bats for Pena in the near future.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Joe Mahoney (hamstring) is expected to begin playing in rehab games Sunday at Triple-A New Orleans.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mahoney was placed on the disabled list April 28 with a right hamstring strain. He'll beat Logan Morrison (knee) back to the Marlins' active roster but will probably be sent back to Triple-A when LoMo is deemed fully healthy. Mahoney, 26, carries no fantasy value.
More: Miami Herald
Sun, May 19
- Joe Mahoney (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter this week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mahoney has been out since late April with a right hamstring strain. With Logan Morrison (knee) and Casey Kotchman (hamstring) also due back soon, Mahoney might be sent to Triple-A once healthy.
More: Miami Herald
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Logan Morrison (knee) will shift his rehab assignment to Double-A Jacksonville on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison has spent the past week with the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads, collecting three hits and one RBI in 13 at-bats. He's working his way back from September surgery to repair a torn patella tendon in his right knee and is currently aiming to join the Marlins in early June. NL-only leaguers might want to stash him now.
More: Miami Herald
Tue, May 21
- 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
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Padres optioned RHP Burch Smith to Triple-A Tucson.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Smith was sent down after he lasted just one-plus inning in a loss Wednesday to the Cardinals. The 23-year-old struggled with an 18.41 ERA in his first three major league starts. Smith opened the season with Double-A San Antonio, but the Padres are hoping he can turn things around the Triple-A level.
Sat, May 18
- Burch Smith gave up five runs and three homers in 5 1/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Smith struck out eight and walked just one, but there was no overcoming the homers. He has a 15.63 ERA after two starts, so his rotation spot is tenuous at best.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Darin Ruf could be called up this weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ruf is batting .263/.341/.431 with five home runs and 23 RBI in 42 games this year at the Triple-A level. Those aren't spectacular numbers, but Chase Utley (rib cage) may be headed to the disabled list and the Phillies will need an extra bat for their interleague series early next week in Boston. Ruf is unlikely to be fantasy-relevant.
More: Philadelphia Daily News
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Tim Stauffer pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief Wednesday, allowing one run and striking out seven Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tonight's showing should get Stauffer back into the Padres rotation, so give him a look in NL-only leagues. There are still questions about his arm, but he a pretty effective starter in 2011.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Adam Eaton (elbow) underwent an MRI on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The MRI didn't reveal any structural damage, so Eaton managed to avoid a serious setback. It's still going to be a while before he returns to the Diamondbacks. Eaton is expected to need 2-3 weeks of strength and conditioning before he's cleared to resume a throwing program.
More: Steve Gilbert on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Adam Eaton is dealing with renewed soreness in his left elbow and has returned to Phoenix for an examination.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bad news. Eaton, who was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in March, began playing in rehab games earlier this month and felt well enough to return to center field last week. However, the pain has returned. The worst-case scenario would be season-ending Tommy John surgery, but it's not clear if that's a consideration yet. But it's obviously a concern.
More: Steve Gilbert on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Adam Eaton (elbow) played five innings in center field for High-A Visalia on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time he's played the field during his rehab assignment, as he had been limited to DH duty. Eaton was scheduled to play the field again on Saturday before being re-evaluated by the Diamondbacks. He should be activated before the end of the month. Manager Kirk Gibson said he's "not really worried about" finding enough playing time for all the members of a deep group of outfielders. "If we have guys, we'll find places for them to play," the manager added.
More: Arizona Republic
Wed, May 22
- Daniel Descalso went 3-for-3 with his first career grand slam and an RBI double in the Cardinals' 10-2 rout of the Padres on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Descalso's slam followed an intentional walk to Jon Jay. Descalso entered the game with an ugly .197/.265/.289 line, and he probably wouldn't have been in the lineup if not for David Freese's thumb injury. The home run was his seventh in 813 major league at-bats.
Wed, May 22
- Nick Masset (shoulder) is throwing from a distance of 120 feet.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Masset had shoulder surgery last September and was shut down in April after experiencing a setback with his throwing program. While he's making progress, he has yet to throw from a mound. There's no clear timetable for his return.
More: Cincinnati Enquirer