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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Evan Longoria is back at third base for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Longoria served as the DH over the weekend while he was nursing some plantar fasciitis in his right foot. While he's obviously feeling better, it's possible he'll be back in the DH spot for the second game of the doubleheader.
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Fri, Jun 14
- Evan Longoria is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Longoria will serve as the DH on Friday, and there's a chance he could stay there throughout the weekend series against the Royals. Monitor the situation closely in fantasy leagues.
More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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 18Recent News
- Edwin Encarnacion went 0-for-2 with a walk Monday against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Despite a meager .265 average, E-5 has been dynamite for fantasy owners in 2013, ranking third in the American League in homers (18) and RBI (55) and ninth in runs (43). Encarnacion had a 10-game hitting streak snapped on July 15 and has gone hit-less in two of three games since.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Kevin Youkilis has a herniated disc in his back and will undergo surgery to repair it on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He is expected to need about 10-12 weeks of rest and rehab, which puts his season in jeopardy. It's another brutal blow to the Yankees, who have been without third baseman Alex Rodriguez (hip) all year. Youkilis was batting .219/.305/.343 with two home runs and eight RBI in 28 games as A-Rod's fill-in at the hot corner.
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Fri, Jun 14
- Yankees placed 3B Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word yet on how long he may be sidelined, but since it's a recurring issue, it may be longer than 15 days. It's the same ailment that landed Youkilis on the disabled list at the end of April. He managed to hit just.146/.239/.220 with one RBI and 13 strikeouts in 41 at-bats after returning from the disabled list on May 31.
Thu, Jun 13
- Kevin Youkilis went 0-for-7 at the plate in Thursday's extra innings loss to the Athletics.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Youkilis did manage to draw a walk but struck out three times. He's down to .219/.305/.343 for the season and is hitting only .146 since returning from the disabled list.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Indians recalled 3B Lonnie Chisenhall from Triple-A Columbus.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's well deserved, as Chisenhall has been red-hot since his demotion last month, batting .390 with six home runs, 26 RBI, and a 1.132 OPS over 27 games. The 24-year-old has struggled at the major league level, but he should see regular playing time at third base in the short-term. Put him on your radar in deeper mixed leagues.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Jedd Gyorko (groin) took grounders on the field prior to Tuesday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gyorko landed on the DL over a week ago and is just now getting back into baseball activities. He's eligible to return in a week but will need to go out on a rehab assignment first. It's not clear when he'll be ready for that.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Will Middlebrooks is not in the Red Sox' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Middlebrooks was hitless in the first game, dropping his average down to .196. Jose Iglesias is playing third base in the nightcap.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Will Middlebrooks hit a three-run homer on Sunday but the Red Sox fell to the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The seventh-inning shot over the right field fence at Camden Yards was Middlebrooks' first home runs since May 19. He's batting just .199 with a .232 OBP in 51 games this season but has the talent to turn it around quickly.
Sat, Jun 15
- Will Middlebrooks is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Middlebrooks is batting just .167 (3-for-18) since his return from the disabled list. He continues to split time with Jose Iglesias at third base.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Mariners optioned INF Alex Liddi to Triple-A Tacoma.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move opens up a 25-man roster for Justin Smoak's return from the 15-day disabled list. Liddi went 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts during his time in Seattle.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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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Fri, Jun 14
- Marco Scutaro (thumb) will not play this weekend against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The good news is that Scutaro is feeling much better, and was able to take swings in an indoor batting cage on Friday. He's going to be fitting for a custom orthotic splint when the team returns home on Monday, so there's a chance he could return after that.
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Thu, Jun 13
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Marco Scutaro (finger) is unlikely to play this weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Scutaro was hit in the left pinkie with a pitch on Tuesday and was diagnosed with "mallet finger," a type of tendon damage that can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from. He wants to play through the pain, but there's just too much soreness and swelling at the moment.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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.
Fri, Jun 14
- Padres acquired INF Pedro Ciriaco from the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ciriaco had been designated for assignment on Monday. He should see some playing time at second base while Jedd Gyorko is out and can also play some shortstop and third base.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Aramis Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Astros.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: This will allow Ramirez to rest his knee somewhat. Yuniesky Betancourt will play third base.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Aramis Ramirez is not in the Brewers' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez has been rested pretty regularly during day games, as his knee still isn't quite 100 percent. Yuniesky Betancourt is starting at third base Sunday.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Alex Rodriguez (hip) is scheduled to face live pitching for the first time this year on Tuesday in Tampa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: A-Rod is finally beginning to take major strides in his recovery from January hip surgery. He ran the bases at 75 percent effort over the weekend and is now ready to begin working on his timing at the plate. The veteran third baseman will be activated from the disabled list shortly after the All-Star break if everything continues to go according to plan with his rehab.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Alex Rodriguez (hip) ran the bases at 75 percent effort on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's a significant step as the third baseman works his way back from hip surgery. "I'm curious to see how he's going to feel tomorrow, or the next day," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Saturday. "But that's something that he hasn't been doing. And that's good." A-Rod has also been taking batting practice and fielding grounders. He obviously has a long ways to go but appears to be progressing on schedule so far. The Yankees are hoping to get him back shortly after the All-Star break.
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Mon, Jun 17Recent News
- 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 17Recent News
- Pablo Sandoval (foot) could begin a rehab assignment at High-A San Jose on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sandoval has been on the DL for nearing a week due to a left foot strain. The Giants anticipate him being ready for activation on June 26, the first day he's eligible.
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Mon, Jun 17Recent News
- Miguel Cabrera busted out of a minislump by going 3-for-4 and hitting his 19th homer Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera hadn't homered in a week, and it had been 11 days since his previous multihit game. It's almost like he's human after all.
Mon, Jun 17Recent News
- Mike Moustakas went 0-for-3 and was removed for a pinch-hitter Monday against the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Moustakas had singled in each of his previous five starts, but he hasn't collected an extra-base hit since way back on May 25. The Royals should have sent him down a couple of weeks ago, and they might go that route when they activate Jarrod Dyson from the DL.
Mon, Jun 17
- Josh Donaldson (hamstring) went 2-for-5 with a homer in the A's win over the Mariners on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Donaldson missed some time late last week with a hamstring issue but looked plenty healthy on Sunday afternoon, launching his 10th home run of 2013. The third baseman is on pace for 23 home runs and 98 RBI.
Sat, Jun 15
- Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is in Saturday's lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Donaldson only ended up missing one game with right hamstring soreness. The 27-year-old third baseman is batting .310/.377/.500 with nine homers and 42 RBI this season, but has just one hit over his last 17 plate appearances.
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Fri, Jun 14
- Josh Donaldson (hamstring) indicated Friday that he is no longer experiencing knotting in his hamstring, and expects to return to the lineup on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He could even be available to pinch-hit in Friday's game. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a true breakout season, hitting .310/.377/.500 with nine homers and 42 RBI, and has been one of the primary driving factors of the A's success this season.
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Thu, Jun 13
- Josh Donaldson left Thursday's game with a leg cramp.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He had to leave after 15 innings in the marathon against the Yankees. Donaldson should be considered day-to-day.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Placido Polanco went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his first start since last Monday, as he had been battling lower back stiffness. Polanco is still batting just .237/.297/.270 for the season, but if he can manage to stay healthy, a contender might view him as a decent bench option next month.
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
- Rays optioned INF Ryan Roberts to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Roberts was given the boot off the Rays' 25-man roster to clear room for Wil Myers, who will join the starting lineup on Tuesday night in Boston. Roberts has hit .238/.294/.349 in 47 games this season with Tampa Bay.
Sun, Jun 16
- Todd Frazier is not in the Reds' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's simply a day of rest for Frazier. Jack Hannahan is covering third base on Sunday.
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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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Fri, Jun 14
- Hanley Ramirez is back in the Dodgers' lineup Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez has been limited to pinch-hitting over the last week after aggravating his left hamstring injury. He's certainly at risk of hurting it again, but the Dodgers feel he's good enough to give it a go.
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Thu, Jun 13
- Hanley Ramirez was used as a pinch-hitter Wednesday and grounded into a double play against the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Had Ramirez been healthy, he probably would have beaten out the relay. However, the Dodgers didn't want him testing his injured hamstring on the ball. He remains day-to-day.
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.
Sun, Jun 16
- Juan Uribe was scratched from Sunday's lineup with tightness in his back.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's precautionary, as Uribe is available off the bench. He should be fine to start in a day or two.
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