Fantasy baseball player injury news
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September 4, 2009 @ 09:51:12
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Nick Johnson | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Florida Marlins activated 1B Nick Johnson (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, Sept. 3.
Second Baseman
2B | Felipe Lopez | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Felipe Lopez (foot) received the day off Thursday, Sept. 3.
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Fresno Thursday, Sept. 3. He's hoping to return early next week.
Shortstop
SS | Hanley Ramirez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's David Villavicencio reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) will test out his hamstring Friday, Sept. 4, and will be in the lineup if all goes well.
Third Baseman
3B | Edwin Encarnacion | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News
The Toronto Sun's Mike Rutsey reports Toronto Blue Jays 3B Edwin Encarnacion (hamstring) is aiming to return Monday, Sept. 7.
3B | Aramis Ramirez | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) wants to finish the year despite continuous problems with his left shoulder.
3B | Troy Glaus | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus will mostly be used in a pinch-hit role for the remainder of the season, barring injury. "He's coming in at a difficult time," manager Tony La Russa said. "We played five months without him. I talked to him. I can't guarantee him playing time. Just get ready. Just be ready. Do the best you can. It's a tough time for a guy who is looking for playing time."
Catcher
C | Chris Snyder | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News
The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks C Chris Snyder (back) is said to have a slightly bulging disc that is pressing on a nerve in his back.
C | Bengie Molina | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina (quadriceps) returns to the lineup Thursday, Sept. 3.
C | Ryan Hanigan | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) and C Ryan Hanigan (concussion) will begin their rehab assignments with Triple-A Louisville Thursday, Sept. 3. Bruce could join the team at some point on their 10-day road trip.
Outfielder
OF | B.J. Upton | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Tampa Tribune's Marc Lancaster reports Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton (ankle) said he should be fine after a couple of days off.
OF | Justin Upton | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks OF Justin Upton (eye) was a late scratch from the starting lineup Thursday, Sept. 3, because of a problem with his contact lenses, according to The Associated Press. He pinch-hit in the seventh inning and doubled.
OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner (wrist) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in his first rehab game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Thursday, Sept. 3. Manager Joe Girardi said Gardner could be activated for the team's doubleheader Monday, Sept. 7.
OF | Nate McLouth | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
Antonio Gonzalez, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves OF Nate McLouth (hamstring) will likely be activated from the disabled list this weekend.
OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler (knee) will go through a full workout Friday, Sept. 4, and will then report to Triple-A Colorado Springs for a short rehab assignment. He is scheduled to play seven innings Saturday, Sept. 5, serve as the designated hitter Sunday, Sept. 6, play nine innings Monday, Sept. 7, and return to the team Tuesday, Sept. 8.
OF | Ken Griffey Jr. | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. (knee) returned to the lineup as the designated hitter Thursday, Sept. 3, after missing six games with inflammation in his left knee.
OF | Gary Sheffield | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
Owen Perkins, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel is concerned that OF Gary Sheffield (back) may not be able to play the field for the remainder of the season because of back issues. "It's going to be tough," Manuel said. "I'm not getting good reports on his back. The type of hitter he is, too, it might take some time."
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (back) has been diagnosed with a pinched nerve in his lower back. He received an anti-inflammatory injection to reduce the swelling and is scheduled to join the team Friday, Sept. 4, where he will be evaluated by head trainer Jamie Reed. Hamilton is still listed as day-to-day.
OF | Eric Byrnes | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Eric Byrnes (hand) is expected to be reinstated from the disabled list Saturday, Sept. 5, the day after his 20-day rehab assignment ends in Triple-A Reno.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Aaron Cook | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (shoulder) played catch for two days before taking Thursday, Sept. 3, off. He still has a ways to go before he can throw a bullpen session.
SP | Vincent Mazzaro | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich reports Oakland Athletics SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) was examined by a doctor and found to have some tendonitis in his right shoulder, so he is out for at least one turn. Manager Bob Geren said it's possible Mazzaro may just be skipped for a turn to rest his shoulder. His next scheduled start is Friday, Sept. 11, against the Minnesota Twins.
SP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers (hip) is expected to be activated from the disabled list during the team's series against the San Francisco Giants this week. Myers will pitch out of the bullpen when he returns.
SP | Vicente Padilla | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
David Ely, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (concussion) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Sept. 3, and is set to start against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Sept. 6. SP Vicente Padilla might back up Kuroda in case anything goes wrong.
SP | Hiroki Kuroda | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
David Ely, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (concussion) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Sept. 3, and is set to start against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Sept. 6. SP Vicente Padilla might back up Kuroda in case anything goes wrong.
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is scheduled to throw around 75 pitches in his third rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, Sept. 4.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (back) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Sept. 3, and could make the start against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, Sept. 5.
SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Chris de Luca, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy (elbow, ankle) shagged flyballs and threw a few balls before the game Thursday, Sept. 3, and said he still believes he will make a major league start this year. Peavy is hoping to pitch off a mound Friday, Sept. 4.
SP | Todd Wellemeyer | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the St. Louis Cardinals activated SP Todd Wellemeyer (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, Sept. 3.
SP | Armando Galarraga | Detroit Tigers | Injury News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Armando Galarraga (elbow) will start in place of SP Jarrod Washburn (knee) Saturday, Sept. 5, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Washburn will take his next turn in the rotation Thursday, Sept. 10, against the Kansas City Royals. Galarraga's elbow is doing fine, but he still has some lingering muscle soreness in his right forearm.
Relief Pitcher
RP | J.C. Romero | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Ray Parrillo reports Philadelphia Phillies RP J.C. Romero (forearm) threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday, Sept. 3, and might be able to return by the end of next week.
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (groin) could return Friday, Sept. 4.
RP | Huston Street | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Huston Street's (biceps) MRI Thursday, Sept. 3, showed inflammation in his right biceps, but no structural damage. "It's really going to be a day-to-day thing once I start throwing," Street said. "But I won't be out long enough to lose the feel for pitching."
RP | Alan Embree | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Alan Embree (leg) will throw at 100 percent intensity off a mound Thursday, Sept. 3, for the first time since being injured. He is wearing a protective strap around his foot to give extra support for his leg, which had a metal rod inserted after his injury.
RP | Rafael Betancourt | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Franklin Morales will take over as the closer with RP Huston Street (biceps) out, according to manager Jim Tracy. RP Rafael Betancourt will be the setup man.
RP | Franklin Morales | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Franklin Morales will take over as the closer with RP Huston Street (biceps) out, according to manager Jim Tracy. RP Rafael Betancourt will be the setup man.
RP | Will Ohman | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
Dylan Hernandez, of The Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Will Ohman (shoulder) remains in the minor leagues at this time because the Dodgers don't have a need for another left-handed pitcher. "It's disappointing," Ohman said. "I didn't go to Albuquerque because I wanted to spend time in New Mexico."
RP | Phil Hughes | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (groin) is dealing with soreness in his left groin, which could sideline him into the weekend. Rivera said he first began to feel soreness in his groin Aug. 15. "I've had groin issues, but this is new. It's the left leg, which is good because you don't push off that leg," Rivera said. "It just happened while I was pitching. It's nothing to worry about; we'll go day-by-day. I'll play as soon as possible." P Phil Hughes will serve as the closer if Rivera misses any time, according to manager Joe Girardi.
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