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Tue, May 21Recent News
- According to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, the Mets have discussed demoting Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, and Jordany Valdespin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis doesn't come as a big surprise given his miserable slump, but Tejada has also been a major disappointment while Valdespin hasn't produced enough to be worth the distraction his presence causes on the roster. The Mets still see Davis and Tejada as potential long-term pieces, so any decision will be made with careful consideration about their development.
More: New York Daily News
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Jose Altuve has dropped Scott Boras as his agent and has rejoined Scott Pucino and Wil Polidor of Octagon.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Altuve left Octagon about a year ago to align himself with Boras, but he has had a change of heart. The 23-year-old second baseman won't be arbitration-eligible for the first time until after the 2014 season and is under team control through 2017, so the Astros have plenty of time to discuss a potential extension. However, the switch from Boras to Octagon likely increases the chance of getting a deal done.
More: Astros.mlb.com
Sat, May 18
- Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 against the Pirates on Saturday, his first game since May 13.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Altuve was on the bereavement list for the past five days, but it didn't show in his first game back. Altuve just continued to hit, raising his average to .342 in the process. The only reason he doesn't get the attention given to other star second basemen is the fact that he plays for the Astros. Fantasy players know his skill level.
Fri, May 17
- Astros manager Bo Porter said that Jose Altuve will be activated Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Altuve was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday following the death of his grandmother. Jake Elmore will be sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City once Altuve rejoins the club.
More: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Jonathan Herrera is batting .283/.327/.370 through 49 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: If his slash numbers hold, Herrera will finish with the best offensive season of his career, topping the .694 OPS he mustered in 2010. Unfortunately, the utility infielder has scuffled in the field recently, recording three errors in his last 12 games.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Making his first start for the Rangers this season, Jurickson Profar went 0-for-2 with a pair of RBI against the A's on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Profar drove in both Rangers runs with a groundout and a sac fly. Manager Ron Washington said Profar and Leury Garcia would split time at second, but as long as Profar is up, the Rangers would be crazy not to use him.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Rangers manager Ron Washington said Jurickson Profar will split playing time with Leury Garcia at second base while Ian Kinsler is on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Leury's going to get some time there," Washington said. "So when you see Profar sitting, don't be surprised." It's obviously not what fantasy owners that picked up Profar want to hear. He should still see most of the starts at second, but Washington wants to keep Garcia sharp.
More: ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth
Sun, May 19
- Rangers recalled INF Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Profar will see regular starts at second base while Ian Kinsler (intercostal) is on the disabled list. Baseball's top prospect was batting .278/.370/.438 with four homers and six steals in 37 games at the Triple-A level and is worth an add in fantasy leagues based purely on talent and ceiling. But he won't have a guaranteed role when Kinsler returns.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Gordon Beckham (hand) started at shortstop Monday in his third rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham played shortstop in college and as a prospect, but he has never done so in the majors. Of course, Alexei Ramirez is in the second year of a four-year, $32.5 million contract, so there would have to be an injury or a trade for him to get a look there with the big club. Still, it's an interesting development. Beckham is hitting .462 (6-for-13) with one double and two RBI over three rehab games and should be activated this weekend.
More: Chicago Tribune
Mon, May 20
- Gordon Beckham (hand) tallied three hits Sunday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham went 2-for-4 on Saturday in his rehab debut and is looking ready to rejoin the White Sox. But since he's been out so long -- over five weeks -- the second baseman will likely remain on the farm until Friday.
More: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Fri, May 17
- Gordon Beckham (hand) could be activated from the disabled list for the White Sox' series against the Marlins next weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham, who had surgery last month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand, will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. The White Sox have been using Jeff Keppinger at second base and will welcome the defensive upgrade with Beckham.
More: Chicago Sun-Times
Tue, May 21Recent News
- 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.
Sat, May 18
- Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez was DFA'd to make room for Reid Brignac on the active roster. He should pass through waivers and continue to serve as organizational infield depth. Brignac is not expected to arrive in time for Saturday's game.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- 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.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- 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
Sat, May 18
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Friday that Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) had "a little bit of a setback."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston was placed on the disabled list earlier this month with a left groin strain, but he's now dealing with a knee issue. The setback means that he won't be activated from the DL next week when first eligible. The Dodgers are expected to send Hairston on a rehab assignment before he's cleared to return.
More: Los Angeles Daily News
Fri, May 17
- Jerry Hairston, Jr. (groin) is scheduled to have his knee examined Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston was placed on the disabled list earlier this month due to left groin strain, but now his knee is giving him issues. It's suddenly unlikely that he'll be back when he's eligible.
More: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Yunel Escobar smacked a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his only hit in four at-bats. Escobar has been a disappointment for the Rays so far, but he's hitting .312 (15-for-49) with two home runs, five doubles and 10 RBI over his last 13 games. Still, he shouldn't be a consideration outside of AL-only leagues and deeper mixed formats.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- Brian Dozier went 0-for-4 as the Twins' leadoff man on Monday, dropping his average to .205.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dozier started off well after replacing Aaron Hicks in the leadoff spot, but now he's hitting .154 with two walks in 52 at-bats this month. The Twins should consider sending him down, but none of their minor league options are better bets.
Mon, May 20Recent News
- 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
Mon, May 20Recent News
- 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
Mon, May 20Recent News
- 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
Sun, May 19
- Stephen Drew (back) is sitting out for the second straight game Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Drew was able to play through a minor back issue on Friday, but the Red Sox don't want to push him. He should be ready to roll again soon. Pedro Ciriaco is getting another start at shortstop.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Stephen Drew (back) is not in Saturday's lineup.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Drew played through a back issue on Friday and the Red Sox don't want to risk it again. The injury is not considered serious, though, and Drew will try to return on Sunday.
More: Tim Britton on Twitter
Mon, May 20Recent News
- 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.
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
Sun, May 19
- Zack Cozart was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to illness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He should be fine in a day or two. Cesar Izturis is taking Cozart's place at shortstop.
More: Mark Sheldon on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Rangers placed 2B Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, with an intercostal strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kinsler hasn't started the last two games with rib soreness and said he still felt discomfort during batting practice on Sunday. The Rangers aren't overly concerned about the injury, but top prospect Jurickson Profar will be called up to replace Kinsler on the active roster. Kinsler is batting .302/.369/.500 with seven home runs through his first 40 games this season.
Sat, May 18
- Ian Kinsler (ribs) is out of the Rangers' starting lineup again on Saturday evening.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kinsler was hit in the ribs by a throw Tuesday while stealing second base and aggravated his contusion Thursday during an at-bat. He is considered day-to-day.
More: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Ian Kinsler was scratched from Friday's lineup due to bruised ribs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kinsler was hit in his ribs with a throw Tuesday while stealing a base and aggravated it on Thursday while getting out of the way of a pitch. Consider him day-to-day for now. Leury Garcia will fill in at second base while Elvis Andrus bats leadoff.
More: MLBlogs.com
Sun, May 19
- Troy Tulowitzki does roughly two hours of pregame and postgame maintenance on his left leg every day.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The maintenance includes massages and strengthening exercises before the game and sitting in the ice tub and a routine with exercise bands after the game. Tulo admits that his nagging left groin ailment leaves him "not capable" of playing every day. The injury bothers the shortstop most when he's running, particularly when he lunges to first base and sometimes when he breaks out of the batter's box. The Rockies are doing their best to manage the condition, and assistant general manager Bill Geivett admits that the club is "being overly cautious." Tulo has started 34 of the team's first 42 games and will probably continue to play at a similar pace. He's been awfully productive, hitting .341/.413/.605 with eight homers and 35 RBI, but obviously the groin issue remains a long-term concern.
More: Denver Post
Sun, May 19
- Jed Lowrie went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice-fly RBI in Saturday's victory against Kansas City.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie pounded the ball in April, batting .333 with a .938 OPS and 15 RBI in 102 plate appearances. The 29-year-old suffered a strained neck at the end of the month and hasn't been the same since, batting .232/.328/.286 with no homers, four RBI and one run scored over 56 May plate appearances. It's possible that the oft-injured infielder is trying to play through a malady that would be better treated by rest.
Sun, May 19
- Everth Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in Saturday's win against the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera has now stolen a base in four consecutive games, bumping him to the National League leader with 15. The shortstop will never post a good batting average, but he's getting on base more and running as effectively as ever. The 26-year-old shortstop batted .246/.324/.324 with a league-leading 44 stolen bases last season and is a decent bet to improve upon all numbers in 2013.
Fri, May 17
- Everth Cabrera went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Thursday's defeat at the hands of Washington.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera's 13 steals rank second in the National League. A better real-life than fantasy player, Cabrera's value comes in the form of his legs (steals and runs) and eyes (walks). He looks poised to have a career year.
Sun, May 19
- Chris Getz hasn't collected a hit since May 4.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He hasn't played since May 13 and owns an ugly .170 OPS in 18 plate appearances this month. Getz has never been much of a hitter, but his .193/.221/.301 slash line in 2013 resets the bar to a new low. Kansas City is making due with Elliot Johnson and Miguel Tejada at second, which tells you all you need to know about their opinion of Getz. With additional help on the way from the farm, Getz may have just squandered his last opportunity to seize a starting major league gig.
Sun, May 19
- Ronny Cedeno was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to a sinus infection.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He should be OK in a day or two. Marwin Gonzalez is taking Cedeno's spot at shortstop.
More: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Ian Desmond is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's a planned day off for Desmond. Danny Espinosa is covering shortstop Sunday, while Steve Lombardozzi is at second.
More: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Luis Cruz is nursing a sore throwing elbow.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He could be placed on the disabled list, as Mark Ellis (quad) is ready to be activated. Cruz is hitting a pathetic .096/.118/.096 this season and has seen his playing time dwindle of late.
More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Howie Kendrick went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's game against the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kendrick hasn't had many RBI opportunities batting in the sixth spot for the Angels, but he surprisingly managed six home runs this season. The 29-year-old second baseman is batting .370 (10-for-27) with a home run and two doubles over his last seven games.
Sun, May 19
- Matt Carpenter has hit safely in all but two May games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The young infielder is third in the NL with 33 runs scored. Carpenter's slash line of .263/.333/.442 in April was solid, but he's really turned up the heat in May, batting .375/.470/.482. If Carpenter can convert some of his doubles (14) into home runs (three), he'll eradicate a fantasy weakness to this point. Despite his hot stick, Carpenter has driven in only 14 runs. He's not a threat to run, either.