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Fri, May 24Recent News
- 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 24Recent News
- Red Sox placed 3B Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list with lower back spasms.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Middlebrooks suffered the injury Wednesday and aggravated it Thursday. The Red Sox initially said he was day-to-day, but evidently they've decided the best course of action was to sit him down for a couple weeks. Jose Iglesias has been promoted to fill his spot on the roster and will share time with Pedro Ciriaco at the hot corner.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Will Middlebrooks is considered day-to-day with lower back spasms.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Middlebrooks initially hurt his back Wednesday, and the ailment forced him from Thursday's game after it acted up again. It sounds like he'll be fine in a day or two.
More: Alex Speier on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Trevor Plouffe passed an imPACT concussion test on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Plouffe took a knee to the head Tuesday night when he tried to break up a double play and was placed on the 7-day disabled list because of his initial wooziness. However, he has already done some cardio work and should return right around when he's first eligible.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Trevor Plouffe said Wednesday that he passed his concussion test, but was placed on the 7-day disabled list because of his initial wooziness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After what happened with Justin Morneau and Denard Span in previous seasons, the Twins didn't want to take any chances. Plouffe hopes to be back when he's first eligible next week.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Trevor Plouffe left Tuesday's game in the 10th inning after taking a knee to the head.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Plouffe was sliding into second base to break up a double play when Dan Uggla's knee caught him in the head. The third baseman was able to walk off the field without assistance but appeared to be a little woozy. He'll no doubt undergo concussion tests.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Indians activated 1B/OF Nick Swisher from the paternity leave list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher was away from the team for a few days while attending the birth of his first child. Cord Phelps has been sent down in a corresponding move.
Wed, May 22
- Nick Swisher is scheduled to return on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher has been on the paternity leave list since Tuesday afternoon. His wife gave birth to a baby girl.
More: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Indians placed 1B Nick Swisher on the paternity leave list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher's wife gave birth to a girl on Tuesday afternoon. He will be back within the next couple of days.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer is in the starting lineup, playing right field and hitting fifth. Cuddyer had been sidelined since May 9 with an inflamed cervical disc. After playing in two extended spring training games on Tuesday and Wednesday however, Cuddyer has been deemed ready to return and rejoins the Rockies' the first day he's eligible to do so.
Mon, May 20
- Michael Cuddyer (neck) will play two games in extended spring training this week and is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer will fly to Arizona on Monday night and play in games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to go as soon as he's eligible on Friday. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since May 8 with a bulging disc in his neck.
More: Tory Renck on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Michael Cuddyer (neck) expects to be activated from the disabled list on Friday when first eligible.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer said he is feeling much better after receiving an epidural on Tuesday to relieve the stiffness and soreness in his neck. He resumed baseball activities Saturday, throwing and hitting in the cage. It's possible he'll go out on a short rehab assignment, though that's not a given.
More: Denver Post
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Kevin Youkilis (back) will play in an extended spring training game Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mark Teixeira is also slated to play as he works his way back from a wrist injury. Youkilis has been sidelined for nearly a month with a lumbar spine strain, but he could rejoin the Yankees late next week if he can avoid setbacks.
More: Chad Jennings on Twitter
Thu, May 23
- Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Kevin Youkilis (back) is "maybe a week" away from being activated.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Youkilis, out since April 27 with a lumbar spine strain, took six at-bats Wednesday in a simulated game. It's not clear if he'll go out on a brief rehab assignment, but he's getting close.
More: Mark Feinsand on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Kevin Youkilis (back) took six at-bats in a simulated game Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was reported previously that Youkilis played in an extended spring game Tuesday, but that was actually also a simulated game. It's not clear when he'll be ready to play in a real game, but he's not far off. "I can't tell you," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "I think you have to give him a few days in a row before you evaluate to make sure that his back is healed and it doesn't come back. The last two days have been pretty good, so he's getting closer."
More: The LoHud Yankees Blog
Tue, May 21
- Kevin Youkilis (back) took three at-bats in an extended spring training game on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his first bit of game action since landing on the disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain. Youkilis' recovery has gone slower than expected, but he's finally made some strides. The Yankees haven't revealed a timetable for his return, but early June seems about right.
More: Yankees.mlb.com
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Nationals prospect infielder Anthony Rendon is out of the lineup for Double-A Harrisburg after having his wisdom teeth removed.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He should be good to go in the next day or two. Rendon is hitting .359 (23-for-64) with four homers and a 1.201 OPS since his demotion earlier this month and could be an option with the big club again if Danny Espinosa's wrist injury lingers.
More: Dan Kolko on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Nationals prospect Anthony Rendon started at second base Monday night for Double-A Harrisburg.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's interesting given Danny Espinosa's struggles, but Nationals manager Davey Johnson doesn't think Rendon is ready to play second base at the major league level yet. "We like him - we like him a lot," said Johnson. "But putting him at second at the major-league level, he's not there yet. He's not (playing second) specifically. He's just occasionally going over there." Rendon is hitting .390 (23-for-59) with four home runs and 16 RBI since his demotion earlier this month. Nothing appears imminent, but it would be a good idea to continue to monitor his progress in fantasy leagues.
More: FOX Sports
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Pablo Sandoval (illness) is back in Friday's lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sandoval didn't start Wednesday due to illness, but grounded out in a pinch hit appearance. He should be fine moving forward.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Pablo Sandoval is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals due to illness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tuesday's hero should be back in there following Thursday's scheduled off-day. Joaquin Arias will make the start at the hot corner.
More: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Brett Lawrie was ejected from Friday's game against the Orioles after objecting to a called third strike.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lawrie slammed his batting helmet and threw his batting gloves before getting tossed. Lawrie had launched a solo homer in his other at-bat in the game, perhaps some of the frustration came from the 9-3 deficit that his team was facing in only the third inning. He'll watch the rest of the game from the clubhouse.
More: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter
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 Cabrera continued to torment major league pitching Thursday, going 2-for-3 with another homer in a comeback win against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He also walked twice. Now on a four-game home run streak, Cabrera is 9-for-15 (.600) with five walks, a double, six homers, 13 RBI and nine runs during that stretch. He's first in the AL in batting average (.391), second in homers (14), and first in RBI (55), runs (39), slugging percentage (.701) and OPS (1.168). He's only eighth in walks (25) at the moment, but he'll be gifted plenty more of those as teams realize it's an awful idea to throw Cabrera a hittable pitch at the moment.
Tue, May 21
- Miguel Cabrera hit his 12th home run of the season Tuesday in the Tigers' win over the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The home run raised his RBI total to a ridiculous 49, and he's now hitting .384/.455/.667 on the season. A Triple Crown is a rare feat, but Cabrera may actually be an odds-on favorite to repeat this year with how he's hitting.
Sun, May 19
- Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Sunday night's loss to the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera launched a three-run homer in the third inning and a solo shot in the fifth off Derek Holland before he added a third home run late off Tanner Scheppers. The weather conditions at Arlington obviously played a factor, but it was a monster of a performance. Cabrera is currently on track to have a better season than his Triple Crown winning campaign in 2012. He has 11 home runs and leads the American League in batting average (.387), runs (34), and slugging-percentage (.659).
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Martin Maldonado has regressed at the plate in 2013, slashing .184/.253/.303 over 83 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: In his first real exposure to Major League pitching, Maldonado batted .266/.321/.408 in 256 plate appearances last season. Perhaps he's toting his struggles onto the field with his catcher's gear. Maldonado has been a run worse than average defensively this year, according to Baseball Reference.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Mike Olt has experienced improvement with his vision problem.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Olt was placed on the disabled list with Triple-A Round Rock earlier this month due to a nagging eye issue, but symptoms have improved following eye drops and medication. He's scheduled to head to Surprise, Arizona to begin workouts and will eventually make his way back to Triple-A. There's no timetable for his return, though. Olt was hitting just .139 (10-for-72) with one home run and 32 strikeouts in 20 games prior to being placed on the disabled list.
More: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Mark Teixeira (wrist) expects to play rehab games with Double-A Trenton next Wednesday and Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira has participated in simulated games this week and will test himself in extended spring training on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. He'll be reevaluated after his two rehab games with Trenton, but there's a chance that he could be activated from the disabled list late next week if all goes well. Teixeira has been sidelined since early March with a torn tendon sheath in his wrist.
More: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Thu, May 23
- Mark Teixeira (wrist) could begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Trenton.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira has participated in simulated games this week without incident and took batting practice Thursday in Tampa. The 33-year-old was originally aiming to return from the disabled by May 31, but he may need a few extra days to shake the rust. Still, he's making fine progress.
More: Erik Boland on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Mark Teixeira (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a walk Monday in his first extended spring training game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira reported feeling "good" on his personal Twitter feed afterward. The first baseman is currently aiming to be activated from the disabled list by May 31, but the Yankees are at the top of the American League East standings and could decide to play it safe by letting his minor league rehab assignment linger into early June. Teixeira is on his way back from a torn tendon sheath.
More: Mark Teixeira on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston originally landed on the disabled list with a left groin strain earlier this month, but then had a setback when he tweaked his knee. Barring any setbacks, he should be able to rejoin the Dodgers before the end of the month.
More: Donny Baarns on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- An MRI on Jerry Hairston Jr.'s knee has revealed tendinitis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston is on the DL with a left groin strain, but it appears that the knee might be a bigger issue at the moment. However, he still played in an extended spring training game Monday, so it appears that it's not a significant setback. He could still be ready to return before the end of the month.
More: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Fri, May 24Recent News
- 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 24Recent News
- Carlos Santana went 1-for-2 with four walks in Thursday's blowout win against the Boston.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He also scored three runs. Santana owners enjoyed a spectacular April out of their star catcher and then suffered through a rough May prior to Wednesday (182/.316/.333). In Cleveland's last two games, Santana is 3-for-6 with a homer, five walks, two RBI and four runs. He's third in the AL in walks (29) and fourth in OPS (.975).
Thu, May 23
- 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 23
- 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
- Manny Machado went 3-for-4 with three doubles and two RBI in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With his 20th multi-hit game of the season, his batting line now sits at .330/.362/.527 on the year. Machado leads the majors with 21 doubles through 47 games. At this rate, he could become the first player since 1936 to make it to 60 doubles in a season. Colorado's Todd Helton had 59 in 2000 while teammate Brian Roberts had 56 in 2009. Earl Webb set the all-time record with 67 back in 1931.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Mark Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a walk, the RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: As has been the case for most of the season, Reynolds hit the ball with authority. Reynolds' batting average has dropped off somewhat, but .261 is far better than his owners expected out of the .236 career hitter. Through 45 games played, Reynolds is fifth in the AL with 12 homers, fourth in RBI with 40 and 10th in slugging with a .535 mark.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Edwin Encarnacion smacked a grand slam Thursday against the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his 13th home run of the season and his fifth career grand slam. The Blue Jays had a one-run lead at the time, so his sixth-inning blast off Pedro Strop provided a nice little cushion. Encarnacion also drew a walk in the bottom of the eighth inning and eventually came around to score.
Mon, May 20
- Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-3 with a three-run double and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The bases-loaded double off Josh Lueke put the Blue Jays ahead in the bottom of the seventh inning. Encarnacion has four multi-hit games in his last six and has pulled his batting up from .218 to .255 on the year.
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
- Wilson Betemit (knee) will begin light baseball activities next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Betemit, who suffered a right PCL tear during spring training, received clearance after visiting the team doctor in Baltimore. The 31-year-old still has a way to go before returning to game action, but he's finally making some progress.
More: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter
Thu, May 23
- A source told Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets could demote Ike Davis after this weekend's three-game series against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Mets have been answering questions about a Davis demotion for weeks and may have finally reached the breaking point. The 26-year-old first baseman went 0-for-2 on Wednesday and is batting just .147 with a .482 OPS and 49 strikeouts through his first 42 games this season. He has one hit in his last 38 plate appearances.
More: New York Daily News
Wed, May 22
- Ike Davis went 0-for-2 with two walks on Wednesday and had a couple of key miscues in the field in the Mets' loss to the Reds on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Neither play went as an error, but they both could be considered mental errors. In the seventh, Davis stayed back on a grounder rather than charge it, allowing the runner to score from third and giving the Reds a 4-2 lead. In the ninth, with the score tied 4-4, Davis elected to let a grounder go down the line, figuring it would curl foul. It didn't, giving Brandon Phillips an RBI double. In Davis' defense, the ball really did seem likely to go foul and the Reds almost certainly would have scored the go-ahead run had he handled it. In truth, Davis' decision looked much worse than it was, but since it turned out so badly, it's more fuel for those who want him demoted.
Mon, May 20
- Ike Davis was removed in a double-switch after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Monday against the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Worse, he made a boneheaded play in the first, getting called for interference and giving two baserunners extra bases. The Mets have been extremely patient with Davis, but one wonders just how much longer that can last.
Thu, May 23
- 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 22
- 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.