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Thad Weber
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Blue Jays recalled RHP Thad Weber from Triple-A Buffalo.
      Advice: Weber was claimed off waivers earlier this week and will serve as bullpen depth. The 28-year-old right-hander owns a 3.93 ERA and 26/4 K/BB ratio in 34 1/3 innings over six starts at the Triple-A level this season.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Ronny Cedeno
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Ronny Cedeno (illness) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in his return to action Friday.
      Advice: Cedeno missed time earlier this week with a sinus infection, but it's no longer an issue. He'll return to a part-time role at shortstop with Marwin Gonzalez.
      (Rotoworld.com)
A.J. Ellis
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • A.J. Ellis doesn't expect to miss any time after he was involved in a home-plate collision with Jon Jay in the second inning of Friday's loss to the Cardinals.
      Advice: Ellis remained in the game and says he isn't dealing any concussion-related symptoms. He plans to be in the lineup Saturday.
      More: Los Angeles Times
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • A.J. Ellis is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.
      Advice: He'll get a breather with the early start time. Ramon Hernandez will start behind the plate.
      More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
Brandon Beachy
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Brandon Beachy (elbow) allowed two runs over four innings in his first minor league rehab start Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett.
      Advice: It was his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. Beachy is expected to make around five starts in the minors, so he should be an option for the Braves' rotation in 3-4 weeks if he can avoid setbacks.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Justin Grimm
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Justin Grimm won after allowing three runs and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings versus the Mariners on Friday.
      Advice: With some help from Jeff Nelson. Grimm intercepted an attempted 3-6-3 double-play relay in the second inning tonight while first baseman Mitch Moreland was still reaching for the ball. Nelson never realized that the pitcher, not the first baseman, caught the ball and gave the Rangers the out. It proved to be an especially big play when Brendan Ryan followed with a rare double. Were the call gotten right, it doesn't seem nearly so likely that Grimm would have pitched into the seventh inning tonight.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Jered Weaver
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Jered Weaver (elbow) is expected to start Wednesday against the Dodgers.
      Advice: Weaver, on the disabled list since April 9, will throw a bullpen session Sunday before he's cleared to rejoin the Angels. The Los Angeles Times expects Joe Blanton to lose his rotation spot when Weaver returns.
      More: Los Angeles Times
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Thu, May 23
    • Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jered Weaver (elbow) will rejoin the rotation next week as long as his between-starts bullpen session goes well.
      Advice: Weaver didn't make any minor league rehab starts, but he pitched a few times in extended spring training, including on Wednesday when he struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He seems likely to start either next Monday or Tuesday against the Dodgers, putting him in line for a two-start week.
      More: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • Jered Weaver (elbow) threw 5 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon in a start at extended spring training.
      Advice: Weaver allowed just one run and did not walk a batter while striking out nine. He threw 75 pitches, 62 of which were strikes. The right-hander is likely to rejoin the Angels' starting rotation early next week after missing the past month-plus with a fractured left elbow.
      More: Kevin Baxter on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Tue, May 21
    • Angels manager Mike Scioscia said it's possible Jered Weaver (elbow) could be activated after his appearance at extended spring training on Wednesday.
      Advice: That would put him in line to rejoin the rotation early next week, which would be a little earlier than expected. Weaver is coming back from a fractured left (non-throwing) elbow and appears to be fully healed, so it's all about getting his stamina up at this point. The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin speculates that he could replace Joe Blanton in the rotation.
      More: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, May 20
    • Jered Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in a game at extended spring training on Wednesday.
      Advice: Weaver was hoping to embark on a minor league rehab assignment, but the Angels want him to throw one more time in a controlled environment at their spring training complex in Arizona. He is still on track to return to the Anaheim rotation at some point in early June.
      More: Los Angeles Daily News
      (Rotoworld.com)
Michael Cuddyer
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Michael Cuddyer delivered a two-run double and a homer Friday in his return from the disabled list.
      Advice: Picking up right where he left off. Cuddler is already halfway to last year's homer total with eight in 32 games. He's also driven in 26 runs.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, May 24Recent News
    • Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • 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.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
Derek Dietrich
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Derek Dietrich connected for a two-run homer in Friday's extra-inning loss to the White Sox.
      Advice: It was his only hit in five at-bats. Dietrich has held his own in his first taste of the majors, hitting .250 (12-for-48) with two homers, two doubles, six RBI, and a .724 OPS through 13 games. It's very possible Dietrich will force Donovan Solano into a utility role when he returns from the disabled list.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Michael Saunders
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Michael Saunders turned in another hitless game from the leadoff spot Friday, dropping his average to .227.
      Advice: Saunders is 3-for-27 with 13 strikeouts and no walks in his last eight games. It's not going to get him taken out of Seattle's lineup, but it might get him knocked down from the top of the order, at least for a bit. He's a No. 6 or 7 hitter on a decent offense.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Jason Kipnis
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Jason Kipnis is not in the Indians' lineup Saturday.
      Advice: The Indians' are resting both Kipnis and Michael Bourn. Kipnis went 0-2 with two walks in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
      More: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
Lance Lynn
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Lance Lynn pitched six scoreless innings, striking out nine, in the Cardinals' 7-0 shutout of the Dodgers on Friday.
      Advice: Lynn allowed two of the three hits surrendered by Cardinals pitching in the gem. He was removed after just 77 pitches, though there was no indication there was anything physically wrong with him. The Cardinals probably just wanted to give him a break with the game seemingly in hand.
      (Rotoworld.com)
John Danks
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • John Danks was solid in his first start back from shoulder surgery Friday, giving up three runs in six-plus innings in a no-decision against the Marlins.
      Advice: He reached the 90s a couple of times with his fastball, but mostly sat in the high 80s. Danks was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Marcell Ozuna in the top of the seventh inning. Ozuna eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly, which cost Danks a chance at the victory. Still, it was an encouraging outing for the southpaw, as he gave up just four hits and walked nine while striking out five. He has another favorable matchup next week against the Cubs, but most mixed league owners can afford to wait and see for now.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, May 24Recent News
    • White Sox activated LHP John Danks from the 15-day disabled list.
      Advice: He'll make his season debut on Friday against the Marlins. Danks wound up posting a 3.18 during his four rehab starts, but he held a 15/13 K/BB ratio and his velocity isn't all the way back yet. Consider him only in AL-only formats for the time being.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • John Danks (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to make his season debut Friday against the Marlins.
      Advice: White Sox manager Robin Ventura finally made the decision official on Wednesday night. Danks posted a 3.18 ERA during his four rehab starts, but he also had a 15/13 K/BB ratio and is still dealing with diminished velocity. Mixed leaguers should stay away for now.
      More: Scott Merkin on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, May 20
    • John Danks (shoulder) went 4 2/3 innings Saturday in his third minor league rehab start.
      Advice: If everything checks out with the left-hander early this week, he should be cleared to join the White Sox starting rotation on Friday night against the Marlins. Danks has been on the shelf all year and makes for a decent waiver stash right now in AL-only fantasy leagues. Since he's coming off shoulder surgery and still rebuilding his arm strength, it might not be wise to trust him right out of the gate in standard mixed formats. Even against Miami.
      More: WhiteSox.mlb.com
      (Rotoworld.com)
Joe Saunders
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Joe Saunders fell to 3-5 after giving up six runs in five innings against the Rangers on Friday.
      Advice: The Mariners had to know Saunders would give up more than his share of homers and hits after adding him to their rotation; the surprise is that he's already walked 22 batters in 57 2/3 innings. Last year, he walked a total of 39 in 174 2/3 innings. Saunders is at best a matchup guy in AL-only leagues. He'll be worth playing next week when he gets a road start in San Diego.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Cameron Maybin
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Cameron Maybin (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a single in his first rehab game Friday with Triple-A Tucson.
      Advice: Maybin is expected to need around 30 rehab at-bats, so he's on track to return sometime next week. The 26-year-old outfielder has been out since April 15 with a right wrist impingement.
      More: Tim Hagerty on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • Cameron Maybin (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson on Friday.
      Advice: The Padres want Maybin to get around 30 rehab at-bats, so he should return sometime next week. The outfielder has been sidelined since mid-April with a nagging right wrist ailment.
      More: Corey Brock on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, May 20
    • Padres manager Bud Black said he'd like Cameron Maybin (wrist) to get around 30 rehab at-bats.
      Advice: Maybin hit in the cage and on the field before Monday's game and will do the same thing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Assuming it goes well, he'll begin a rehab assignment on Friday. Maybin could return before the end of the month.
      More: Padres.mlb.com
      (Rotoworld.com)
Matt Wieters
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Matt Wieters is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
      Advice: Wieters played all nine innings in Friday's win, so the Orioles will rest him in a day game following a night outing. He's batting just .192 (3-for-25) with one home run in his last seven games.
      More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Orioles beat the Yankees on Wednesday.
      Advice: Wieters brought out the lumber, doubling off starter Hiroki Kuroda before homering off reliever Preston Claiborne. The home run was Wieters' seventh on the year and helped lift his RBI total to 26.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Brandon McCarthy
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Brandon McCarthy limited the Padres to one run in seven innings Friday to win his second straight start.
      Advice: McCarthy has allowed just the one run over 24 innings in his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 6.75 to 4.36. His schedule will start getting more difficult again next week, with the Rangers and Cardinals next in line for him.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Carlos Quentin
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Carlos Quentin went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a walk in his return to the starting lineup on Friday.
      Advice: Quentin's first multihit game since April 30 has him back over the Mendoza Line at .203 for the first time in three weeks. Now all he needs is a multi-RBI game; he has just one this season.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, May 24Recent News
    • Carlos Quentin (knee) is back in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
      Advice: Quentin hurt his left knee in an awkward slide on Monday and received a cortisone shot on Tuesday. The 30-year-old is hitting just .178 with four homers and a .674 OPS in 30 games this season.
      More: Tyler Emerick on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • Carlos Quentin is out of the Padres' lineup again Wednesday after receiving an injection in his left knee Tuesday.
      Advice: The Padres were expecting Quentin to miss just one game after he aggravated his chronic knee injury on an awkward slide Monday. They changed their minds, though, deciding to give him the injection in hopes that he'll be ready on Friday after Thursday's off day. Jesus Guzman is playing left field Wednesday.
      More: Bill Center on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Tue, May 21
    • Carlos Quentin is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday after tweaking his knee during Monday's game.
      Advice: Quentin missing games here and there due to his chronic knee issues has become routine. The good news is that he's expected to be back in there Wednesday. Chris Denorfia is getting the start in left field Tuesday.
      More: Scott Miller on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
Brandon Belt
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Brandon Belt (back) returned to action Friday against the Rockies.
      Advice: Belt played all nine innings in the loss and finished 1-for-3 with a single and a walk. He had been dealing with lower back tightness, but was able to return following Thursday's off day. Belt is batting .300 (6-for-20) with one home run over his last seven games.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Wed, May 22
    • Brandon Belt is out of Wednesday's lineup due to back tightness.
      Advice: It isn't a major concern, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy didn't want to take any chances. Consider him day-to-day for now. Brett Pill is filling in at first base Wednesday.
      More: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Tue, May 21
    • Brandon Belt went 4-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season and four runs scored in Monday's 8-0 blowout of the Nationals.
      Advice: Belt has reached base safely in 10 of his last 11 starts. Belt suffered through a forgettable April, batting .235/.287/.353, but his playing time and production have both spiked in May. Belt cut down his strikeouts and increased his rate of walks and his numbers reflect an improved approach at the plate. In May, he's slashing .250/.357/.521 with three homers over 48 at-bats.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Jeff Keppinger
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Jeff Keppinger delivered a walk-off RBI single in a 4-3 win over the Marlins in 11 innings on Friday.
      Advice: Keppinger sneaked it through the left side of the infield with the bases loaded to win it. The veteran infielder went 2-for-5 with two RBI on the night and is hitting .343 (11-for-32) over his last nine games. The recent hot streak has only pulled his batting average up to .210 for the year, but we expect it to continue to rise in the days ahead.
      (Rotoworld.com)
Chris Capuano
  • Sat, May 25Recent News
    • Chris Capuano gave up six runs -- five earned -- in five innings Friday in a loss to the Cardinals.
      Advice: Capuano turned in back-to-back strong outings before tonight's stinker against a fine St. Louis offense, so we'll let him off the hook. It wouldn't have mattered much if he had allowed only one or two runs anyway; the Dodger offense wasn't getting anything done in the shutout tonight.
      (Rotoworld.com)