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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Derek Jeter (ankle) took batting practice Wednesday for the first time since his second ankle fracture.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's another big step for the rehabbing shortstop, who is working out at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa, Florida. Jeter has been hitting off a tee and doing light fielding drills for about a week and is currently on track to return to the Yankees' active roster shortly after the All-Star break.
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Sat, Jun 15
- Derek Jeter (ankle) participated in hitting and fielding drills Friday at the Yankees' spring training complex.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jeter hit off a tee and took swings in an indoor cage before resuming light infield work. It was the first time he has done any baseball activities since mid-April. Assuming he avoids setbacks, Jeter could be ready to rejoin the Yankees' lineup in about six weeks.
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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Starlin Castro finished 0-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday in the Cubs' loss to the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Castro is now batting .235/.269/.327 and there seems to be no end in sight for his offensive struggles. Pete Kozma, the Cardinals' light-hitting shortstop, is at least batting .256 with a .303 OBP.
Sat, Jun 15
- Batting out of the No. 3 spot, Starlin Castro had a two-run ground-rule double in Saturday's win over the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his only hit in six at-bats and it might have been caught if someone other than Lucas Duda was playing left field, but fantasy owners will take what they can get. After spending some time in the bottom-third of the order, Castro has been near the top of the lineup for the past three games. He's one of the team's best offensive players, even though he has struggled this season, so look for that trend to continue.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-4 and hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers' designated hitter in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The availability of the DH in New York this week was well timed for Hanley, who is still dealing with a balky hamstring. No word yet on whether he'll play the field, DH again or sit in the nightcap versus the Yankees.
Sun, Jun 16
- Hanley Ramirez is not in the Dodgers' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's just a day off for the shortstop. Ramirez has one hit in nine at-bats over the last two days since returning to the lineup. Luis Cruz is starting at shortstop Sunday.
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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Nationals activated 2B Danny Espinosa from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: An expected move, as Espinosa batted just .118 (2-for-17) with 10 strikeouts over six rehab games in Triple-A. His wrist is apparently feeling better, but he'll need to have better results before returning to the majors. Anthony Rendon will continue to handle second base duties for the Nats for now.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Asdrubal Cabrera (quad) will take batting practice Friday for the first time since hitting the DL.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera has been on the shelf since June 4 because of a right quad strain. He should be cleared to return to the Indians' active roster in less than two weeks.
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Sat, Jun 15
- Asdrubal Cabrera (quad) has resumed a throwing program.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera has been shut down since being placed on the disabled list earlier this month. Originally given a 3-4 week timetable, the Indians are hoping that he can return sometime before the All-Star break.
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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Francisco Lindor, the eighth overall selection from the 2011 draft, posted a very impressive first half to his season while being named to the Carolina League All-Star team.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 19-year-old shortstop has certainly held his own during his first taste of High-A ball, hitting .300/.375/.400 with one homer, 23 RBI and 18 stolen bases while playing tremendous defense. He's still a few years away from making an impact for the Indians, but has given no reason to doubt his immense potential thus far.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Ruben Tejada (quad) remains unable to do any lateral movements.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tejada is limited to fielding grounders hit right at him, as well as hitting off a tee. He missed seven weeks with a right quad strain last season, and it's looking like he could miss that much time again, which would put his return in mid-July.
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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Josh Rutledge went 0-for-4 on Wednesday, dropping his average to .045 in the five games since being recalled on June 14.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The shortstop was hitting well at Triple-A Colorado Springs before the promotion but his bat has gone ice cold with the big club, as he's just 1-for-22 in the five games. He's also struck out seven times while walking only once. The Rockies don't have many better options while Troy Tulowitzki is out, though, so Rutledge will likely continue to see playing time unless his struggles persist.
Sat, Jun 15
- Josh Rutledge clubbed a two-run homer in Friday's loss to the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rutledge, called up Friday to replace Troy Tulowitzki (rib fracture) on the active roster, batted leadoff and started at second base in his return. He figures to also play some shortstop while Tulo is sidelined, though Jonathan Herrera got the start there Friday night. Rutledge struggled prior to being demoted last month, but his power-speed combo makes him worth picking up in deeper mixed leagues.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jose Reyes (ankle) will join Triple-A Buffalo on Friday to continue his rehab assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll be just one step away from activation at that point. Reyes, who has been on the shelf since April 12 with a severe ankle sprain, is 5-for-12 through his first three rehab games at High-A Dunedin. He should be back in the Blue Jays' starting lineup in less than a week.
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Tue, Jun 18
- Jose Reyes (ankle) went 2-for-3 with two singles and two runs scored Monday in his first rehab games with High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes, who was playing his first game since his severe ankle sprain on April 12, also played five innings at shortstop. Barring any setbacks, the speedy shortstop could rejoin the suddenly red-hot Blue Jays within the next 10 days.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Jose Reyes (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes is slated to 4-5 innings in his first game back. He will finish his rehab stint against more advanced competition, but should return from the disabled list by the end of the month if he can avoid setbacks. The speedy shortstop has been sidelined since April 12 with a severely sprained left ankle.
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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Ian Desmond's 11th-inning grand slam propelled the Nationals to a comeback win over the Phillies Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Desmond was hitless with three strikeouts in his first four plate appearances, but he came through in extras, depositing a Michael Stutes hanger into the left-center field seats. The shortstop is now hitting .280 with 10 homers and 38 RBI on the season.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Brandon Crawford (fingers) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Not surprising, as Crawford sprained the index and middle fingers on his right hand during Tuesday's game and is dealing with some swelling. There's a chance he could return Thursday. Joaquin Arias is starting at shortstop Wednesday while Tony Abreu plays third.
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Tue, Jun 18
- Brandon Crawford left Tuesday's game against the Padres with sprains of his index and middle fingers on his right hand.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Crawford suffered the ailment during a stolen base attempt in the second inning. It's not clear at this point how serious it is. The Giants should have an update on his status after the game.
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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Padres placed SS Everth Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with a mild left hamstring strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera suffered the injury trying to steal second base on Sunday. He'll be eligible to return around the start of July and there's a chance he'll be ready by then. Alexi Amarista and Pedro Ciriaco should see playing time at shortstop when he's sidelined.
Tue, Jun 18
- Everth Cabrera (hamstring) is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera injured his left hamstring on Sunday and the plan is to give him a few days off. Alexi Amarista is getting the start at shortstop Tuesday.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Everth Cabrera (hamstring) is not in the Padres' lineup Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game. The shortstop thinks he could play through the ailment, but the Padres will give him a few days off as a precaution. "I feel like I can play but I don't want to play at 50 percent," Cabrera said. Pedro Ciriaco is starting at shortstop Monday.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Everth Cabrera is dealing with a left hamstring injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera suffered the injury while trying to steal second base in the eighth inning of Sunday's win. The Padres will update his status early this week. Cabrera and Carlos Quentin are candidates to be placed on the disabled list.
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Tue, Jun 18
- Mike Aviles went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI as the Indians beat the Royals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aviles was in the middle of the Indians' three-run eighth inning, eventually scoring the winning run on a Michael Brantley sacrifice fly. The utility infielder has gotten regular playing time with Asdrubal Cabrera sidelined, but he should return to a reserve role when Cabrera returns. He's hitting .277 on the year.
Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Aviles finished 3-for-4 in the Indians' loss to the Nationals on Saturday in Cleveland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aviles had a double in the third inning, a single in the fifth and a second double in the ninth. He has struggled for the most part this season but may be a decent fill-in for Troy Tulowitzki owners over the next several weeks.
Tue, Jun 18
- Braves recalled INF Tyler Pastornicky from Triple-A Gwinnett.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take the place of the injured Evan Gattis (oblique) on the active roster. Pastornicky is 1-for-7 in two stints with the Braves this season and will serve in a utility role.
Tue, Jun 18
- Martin Prado went 1-for-4 Monday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Owners hoping for Prado to shake his season-long slump as the weather began heating up have been disappointed, as June has been the veteran's worst at the plate thus far. Prado hasn't hit a homer since late-April and has logged an RBI in just two games this month. He's batting an anemic .244/.296/.335 in his first season in Arizona.
Tue, Jun 18
- Pedro Ciriaco went 3-for-6 with a stolen base against the Giants on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Acquired from the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later on Friday, Ciriaco is now 3-for-9 over three games for the Friars. Ciriaco doesn't figure to play or hit enough to become fantasy relevant, but he's usable in deeper NL-only formats at the moment due to Jedd Gyorko's injury.
Tue, Jun 18
- J.J. Hardy went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Orioles beat the Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hardy had two singles to go with the two-run homer, giving him 14 home runs and 42 RBI on the season. The Orioles lineup is not lacking in hitters having great years, and Hardy is no exception.
Tue, Jun 18
- Marco Scutaro is back in the Giants' lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Scutaro is dealing with "mallet finger" in his left pinkie, which is a form of tendon damage. The injury can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from, but Scutaro will try to play through it. He had missed the previous six games.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Marco Scutaro (thumb) said he expects to return to the Giants' lineup "soon."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Soon," Scutaro said Monday. "Tomorrow. Next day... depends on how the finger reacts (from day to day)." Scutaro hasn't played since last Tuesday after being diagnosed with "mallet finger" as a result of a hit by pitch. The injury can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from, but Scutaro will try to play through it.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Marco Scutaro (thumb) took batting practice prior to Saturday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was the first time he's done so since he was diagnosed with "mallet finger." Scutaro will be reevaluated on Monday when the team returns home, at which point he'll be fitted with a custom orthotic splint. He'll attempt to play through the injury.
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Tue, Jun 18
- Mets placed INF Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with an intercostal strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Scott Atchison's return from the disabled list. Turner will be eligible to return in early July and has a chance to be ready by then. The 28-year-old is batting .266/.307/.330 in 94 at-bats this season.
Mon, Jun 17
- Justin Turner is dealing with an intercostal issue and may have to be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word on how or when the injury occurred, though it's worth noting that he flung a pie in the face of Kirk Nieuwenhuis during the team's post-game celebration on Sunday. Turner, 28, is batting .266/.307/.300 in a utility role with the Mets this season.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Maicer Izturis singled in Rajai Davis and Colby Rasmus in the bottom of the eighth to lead the Blue Jays to a 2-0 win over the Rockies on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Izturis had two of the Jays' three hits on the night. He's finally come alive of late, going 10-for-29 over his last seven games. Previously, he was hitting just .202/.240/.288 in 163 at-bats.
Mon, Jun 17
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Monday that Jordy Mercer will receive the bulk of the playing time at shortstop moving forward.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Clint Barmes began the year as the starter, but he's batting a pathetic .198/.231/.265 through 54 games this season. Meanwhile, Mercer has been productive when given the opportunity. The 26-year-old doesn't project as a long-term piece, but he's worth owning in NL-only leagues for now.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Sean Rodriguez has just one hit since May 26.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It came on June 11, his only start of the month. Rodriguez has multi-position eligibility and a decent .246/.342/.406 slash line through 69 at-bats, but he doesn't play enough to be relevant in most formats.
Sun, Jun 16
- Jonathan Schoop (back) has begun throwing and jogging in the pool.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Schoop went down with a stress fracture in his back in late May. He'll be sidelined until after the All-Star break.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Didi Gregorius is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gregorius has faded after a hot start and is batting just .136/.240/.136 over his last seven contests. Cliff Pennington is at shortstop Sunday.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Jayson Nix went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base on Saturday against the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nix has stolen 10 bases this season without getting caught once. He's batting an ugly .249/.311/.297 with only one homer and 18 RBI over 185 at-bats.