Fantasy baseball player injury news
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August 27, 2009 @ 12:15:21
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | James Loney | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B James Loney (flu) returned to the lineup Tuesday, Aug. 25, after missing two games due to the flu.
1B | Freddie Freeman | Atlanta Braves | Injury News
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (heel) and 1B Freddie Freeman (hand) were both examined by doctors Tuesday, Aug. 25. Heyward is dealing with a bruised right heel and Freeman was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a bruised hand. Heyward is expected to miss two or three games.
1B | Jeff Larish | Detroit Tigers | Injury News
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers 1B Jeff Larish (wrist) will have season-ending surgery on his right wrist and hand.
Second Baseman
2B | Felipe Lopez | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Felipe Lopez's (toe) injury is to a tendon under his right big toe. He pinch-hit in the game Wednesday, Aug. 26.
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants placed 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a strained left shoulder. The move is retroactive to Aug. 18, making him eligible to return Sept. 2. Sanchez expects to go on a rehab outing before returning to the team.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark Reynolds | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds (flu) missed his third straight game Wednesday, Aug. 26, but is expected back Thursday, Aug. 27.
3B | Pablo Sandoval | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina (quadriceps) and 3B Pablo Sandoval (calf) were both out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26. Manager Bruce Bochy is optimistic that both Molina and Sandoval can return to full strength by Friday, Aug. 28.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (leg) came up hobbling after fouling a ball off his leg in the seventh inning, but remained in the game.
3B | David Wright | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) will be re-evaluated Thursday, Aug. 27, and must show that he has no symptoms before the team lets him come off the disabled list Sept. 1.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre (testicle) took batting practice and did some light fielding Monday, Aug. 24. Beltre has been improving, but there is still swelling of the testicle. He will wear a protective cup to protect the swollen testicle, but does not promise to continue wearing one when he returns. "I don't know. I never wear one. I tried to wear it because it was mandatory to wear one, but every time you moved it was uncomfortable, ball to a side, you dive on top of it," said Beltre. "I don't know how I'm going to do it."
Catcher
C | Bengie Molina | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina (quad) pinch-hit Wednesday, Aug. 26, despite a sore right quadriceps, and he delivered a three-run homer that helped the Giants to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
C | Jorge Posada | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees could be without C Jorge Posada (hand) for several games after he took a foul ball off his gloved hand during a 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Aug. 26. Posada said he bruised the joint on the ring finger of his catching hand, the same finger he hurt earlier this season. His two middle fingers were bandaged together after the game. "The X-rays were negative, so that's a good thing," Posada said. "It's just swollen."
C | John Baker | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Tom D'Angelo, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins C John Baker (back) was not in the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26, but is hopeful that he can return Thursday, Aug. 27.
C | Matt Wieters | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (back), 3B Melvin Mora and C Matt Wieters are all out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26.
C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet with manager Ron Washington Tuesday, Aug. 25, and took batting practice. He needs a few more days of throwing to determine whether he can progress in his rehab. He hopes to throw up to 170 feet Thursday, Aug. 27, and go on a rehab assignment over the weekend.
Outfielder
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) returned to the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26. Soriano may have an MRI on the team's next day off, which is Sept. 10.
OF | Gerardo Parra | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Gerardo Parra (leg) has been dealing with pain in his leg since fouling a ball off it earlier this month. Manager A.J. Hinch said he has played Parra in left field instead of center field at times to lessen the strain on Parra's leg.
OF | Nyjer Morgan | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan (flu) was out of the lineup again Wednesday, Aug. 26, due to flu-like symptoms.
OF | Ichiro Suzuki | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki (calf) may be out into the weekend.
OF | Jay Bruce | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) will be re-examined Friday, Aug. 28, in Cincinnati by Dr. Tim Kremchek. If Bruce's broken right wrist checks out, he'll begin swinging the bat. He'll start with dry swings, followed by soft toss, before beginning batting practice.
OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (back) could be ready to return to the lineup Thursday, Aug. 27, according to manager Dave Trembley.
OF | Justin Upton | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks activated OF Justin Upton (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 26. He was in the starting lineup Wednesday.
OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) must show that his knee bruise has gone down significantly during an exam by Sept. 1, or the team will not clear him to return.
OF | Jose Guillen | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (knee) will rejoin the team on their five-game road trip and is still hoping to play by Sept. 1.
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford (back) said he is feeling better Wednesday, Aug. 26, and he is more optimistic that he can return to the lineup Friday, Aug. 28.
OF | Gary Sheffield | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield (back) is being held out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26, with back spasms.
OF | Jeff Francoeur | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets OF Jeff Francoeur (thumb) will play through his torn thumb ligament with a custom-made padded glove.
OF | Grady Sizemore | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (elbow) sat out Tuesday, Aug. 25, to rest his sore elbow.
OF | Michael Taylor | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Michael Taylor (side) went on the disabled list at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with a strained side muscle.
OF | Rajai Davis | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The Oakland Tribune reports Oakland Athletics OF Rajai Davis (thumb) was back in center field Tuesday, Aug. 25, despite a fracture in the tip of his right thumb. "I was able to throw effectively and pretty accurate before the game," Davis said.
OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Injury News
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (heel) and 1B Freddie Freeman (hand) were both examined by doctors Tuesday, Aug. 25. Heyward is dealing with a bruised right heel and Freeman was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a bruised hand. Heyward is expected to miss two or three games.
OF | Nate McLouth | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves OF Nate McLouth (hamstring) will likely rejoin the team when he is eligible Monday, Aug. 31. He ran sprints at 75 percent intensity Tuesday, Aug. 25, and said he felt good. McLouth will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Mississippi Friday, Aug. 28.
OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Owen Perkins, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (hand) felt much better Tuesday, Aug. 25, and is hoping to return Wednesday, Aug. 26. "It was better today," Gonzalez said. "I was able to hit off the tee and [off] some soft toss. It feels good. Way better than yesterday. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to hit batting practice, and maybe in two or three days, I'll be able to be in the lineup."
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart (appendectomy) ran in the outfield Tuesday, Aug. 25, for his first workout since undergoing an appendectomy earlier this month. He also took swings off a tee and is hoping to join Triple-A Nashville from Sept. 1-3 for a quick rehab assignment.
OF | Donavan Tate | San Diego Padres | Injury News
The San Diego Padres' Twitter page reports San Diego Padres OF Donavan Tate (groin) has been diagnosed with pubic-bone stress reaction. However, the injury is nothing serious and he will take anti-inflammatory medication for 10 days. Tate is expected to be ready to play in an instructional league in September.
OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies placed OF Dexter Fowler (knee) on the disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a swollen right knee. X-rays and an MRI on his knee came back negative Tuesday. However, he is currently on crutches and said he expects to be out from 15 days to three weeks.
OF | Andruw Jones | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers placed OF Andruw Jones (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to Aug. 24.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Johnny Cueto | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (hip) threw 56 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 26, and felt fine. He's expected to return for one of the games of a doubleheader Monday, Aug. 31.
SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy (ankle, elbow) will try to throw a side session Thursday, Aug. 27. It will be determined if Peavy will make another rehab start over the weekend after the session.
SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano (elbow) received a cortisone injection to reduce swelling in the back of his left elbow. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Liriano could return in a relief role. "With Frankie ... I think if we use him, it might be the bullpen," Gardenhire said. "I might be wrong, but somebody's going to have to show me that he can come and bounce back from this. When you leave with a tired arm, and you've had issues in your forearm and all those things - we shut him down for a reason."
SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Dallas Braden (ankle) may not pitch again this year, according to manager Bob Geren. Braden is dealing with an infection near his left ankle. "Dallas saw a neurologist today," Geren said. "The nerves in there have been traumatized ... we don't really have any kind of timetable (for his return)." He had been playing catch but has now been shut down entirely, and he will likely need to be on a bullpen mound within a week or so to have any hope of working his way back this year. Geren said the team plans on going to a six-man rotation "on or around Sept. 1."
SP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers (hip) will pitch two innings for Double-A Reading Wednesday, Aug. 26.
SP | Armando Galarraga | Detroit Tigers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Lynn Henning, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Tigers optioned SP Armando Galarraga (elbow) to Triple-A Toledo Wednesday, Aug. 26, to rest for 10 days due to inflammation in his right elbow. "He'll miss one start but he should be fine from all indications," manager Dave Dombrowski said. "He will rejoin the team in 10 days, after roster limits have been expanded on Sept. 1."
SP | Carlos Zambrano | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
ESPNews reports the Chicago Cubs activated SP Carlos Zambrano (back) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 25. He is starting the game Tuesday.
Relief Pitcher
RP | J.J. Putz | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets RP J.J. Putz (elbow) has a slight tear in his ulnar collateral ligament. Putz appears unlikely to return because the Mets are expected to pay his $1 million buyout for next season rather than pick up his $8.6 million option.
