Fantasy baseball player injury news
By KFFL Staff
Second Baseman
2B | Kelly Johnson | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Transaction
Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves 2B Kelly Johnson (wrist) was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
Third Baseman
3B | Joe Crede | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede (shoulder) underwent an MRI which revealed an inflamed AC joint. He received an injection and will be reevaluated Sunday, July 26. The team will not place him on the 15-day disabled list at this point.
3B | Aramis Ramirez | Chicago Cubs | Injury News
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) does not appear to be favoring his shoulder when he is swinging, but hitting coach Von Joshua saw Ramirez cringe during a swing against the Washington Nationals. "I've noticed he's taken some swings where he's lost his balance," Joshua said. "He needs to calm it down just a little bit. I keep hearing he's 85, 90 percent healthy. He's still a threat up there. You can see how guys are pitching him. It's going to take a few days."
Outfielder
OF | Laynce Nix | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News
John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Laynce Nix (back) was scratched from the lineup Friday, July 24, because of a back injury. He was replaced in the lineup by Jonny Gomes.
OF | Jose Guillen | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (knee) suffered a Grade 2 tear of his lateral collateral ligament and a strained muscle behind his right knee. He'll miss six to eight weeks.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Vicente Padilla | Texas Rangers | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) has tested positive for the swine flu, though his symptoms are subsiding, and he's expected to make his next start. He ran in the outfield and threw a side session Friday, July 24, and his next start is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28.
SP | Anibal Sanchez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez (shoulder) is lined up to throw 50 pitches Tuesday, July 28, in a Gulf Coast League game. Sanchez threw 45 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, July 22. The Marlins are in no rush to add Sanchez to the rotation, and he isn't an option to join the rotation when a fifth starter is needed Friday, July 31, or Aug. 1.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Tony Massarotti, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (back) received a cortisone shot to help alleviate the discomfort in his back. It is not known if Wakefield will be ready to return when he is eligible.
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury News
Tony Massarotti, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he believes SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will pitch again this season. Francona said Matsuzaka's shoulder strength has improved vastly. Matsuzaka is still throwing off flat ground.
SP | Pedro Martinez | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez (shoulder) is expected to make three rehab starts in the minor leagues before joining the Phillies.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | New York Yankees | Injury News
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team's plans for the rest of the season do not include SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder).
SP | Ryan Dempster | Chicago Cubs | Injury News
Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he expects SP Ryan Dempster (toe) to be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Wednesday, July 29.
SP | Ted Lilly | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy,
Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs are expected to place SP Ted Lilly (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list in the next day or two. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI Friday, July 24.
SP | Glen Perkins | Minnesota Twins | Injury News
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (shoulder) learned that he has tendonitis but no structural damage in his pitching shoulder. He will play catch Friday, July 24, and have a bullpen session Saturday, July 25. If everything goes well, he will start Monday, July 27.
SP | Edinson Volquez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy,
Andrew Simon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez (elbow) threw a 65-pitch bullpen session Friday, July 24, and threw fastballs and changeups. He did not report any pain after the session. He is scheduled to throw a 75-pitch session Monday, July 27, and will go on a rehab assignment if everything goes well.
SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Injury News,
Josh Hoke, for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson (elbow) allowed three earned runs in three innings in a rehab start for Single-A Myrtle Beach Thursday, July 23. He said he will make his next rehab start Monday, July 27, for Triple-A Gwinnett.
SP | Jeremy Bonderman | Detroit Tigers | Injury News
John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said SP Jeremy Bonderman (shoulder) could come off the disabled list before the end of the season. Bonderman would be used as a relief pitcher if he returned this season because there would not be enough time to stretch him out to be a starter.
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow), who is recovering from March elbow surgery, could make a minor league rehab appearance Sunday, July 26, for Class A Stockton. He will be limited to 30 pitches over two innings if he makes the appearance.
SP | Scott Olsen | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous items, The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) underwent surgery Thursday, July 23, to repair a small labrum tear in his left shoulder. The surgery showed no further damage, but Olsen will be out six to eight weeks to begin a throwing program and should be ready for spring training, acting general manager Mike Rizzo said.
SP | Freddy Garcia | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Mark Gonzales, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox SP Freddy Garcia (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday, July 23, and will pitch two or three innings in the minors Monday, July 27. He may need as few a four rehab start before joining the team.
SP | Jordan Zimmermann | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Nationals placed SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) on the disabled list for strictly precautionary reasons. Zimmermann felt he was fine to make his scheduled start Thursday, July 23. "We really feel it's a situation we're being ultraconservative with," interim manager Jim Riggleman said. "If this was a playoff hunt situation, there'd be no question about it. He'd be pitching. We're just going to shut him down here for a couple weeks." The team had already planned to limit him to 150 to 160 total innings this season.
SP | Dustin McGowan | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Dustin McGowan (shoulder, knee) will need six weeks to recover from his knee surgery, according to general manager J.P. Ricciardi. However, McGowan did not have any ligament damage in his knee.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Matt Lindstrom | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez is leaning toward easing CL Matt Lindstrom (elbow) back into the closer's role. Initially, Gonzalez could use Lindstrom in a setup role in the sixth, seventh or eighth inning with RP Leo Nunez continuing to close and RP Dan Meyer providing a left-handed alternative. Lindstrom will pitch in a rehab game with Class A Jupiter Saturday, July 25. After throwing on Saturday, he could pitch again on Monday, July 27, for Jupiter. From there, he would pitch every second or third day before being used in back-to-back games. If all goes well, Lindstrom could join the team in early August, perhaps when the team heads to Washington for a three-game series beginning Aug. 4.
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