Fantasy baseball player injury news
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September 15, 2009 @ 09:29:23
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Jim Caple, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (back) will miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his lower back. A CT scan Monday, Sept. 14, revealed the stress fracture in the L5 vertebrae in his lower back. Surgery won't be necessary, but Morneau will have to rest his back for three months. He'll be able to ride a bike and lift weights, but he'll have to avoid running and doing anything that puts pressure on his spine.
1B | James Loney | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B James Loney (neck) lunged to his left trying to make a play on a double down the line leading off the fourth inning and collided with first-base umpire Sam Holbrook. Loney's head went into Holbrook's midsection and Loney fell to the ground, grabbing the back of his neck. Manager Joe Torre rushed out, along with athletic trainer Stan Conte, but Loney got up after several minutes and stayed in the game.
Second Baseman
2B | David Eckstein | San Diego Padres | Injury News
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 2B David Eckstein (neck) was scratched Monday, Sept. 14, due to a stiff neck.
Third Baseman
3B | Troy Glaus | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Troy Glaus (side) was unavailable Monday, Sept. 14, due to an injured side muscle suffered on a swing over the weekend.
3B | Joe Crede | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Tyler Mason reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede (back) is likely done for the year, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.
3B | Geoff Blum | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Zachary Levine, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros 3B Geoff Blum (shin, ankle) could start against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Sept. 14. He made a pinch-hit appearance during the game Sunday, Sept. 13.
3B | Kevin Kouzmanoff | San Diego Padres | Injury News, Fantasy
The North County Times' Dan Hayes reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf) reported improvement after hitting in the cage for the second straight day Sunday, Sept. 13. His status is still in question, though.
Outfielder
OF | Felix Pie | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Orioles.MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles OF Felix Pie (back) is expected to return Tuesday, Sept. 15.
OF | Jason Kubel | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel (neck) wasn't in the lineup again Monday, Sept. 14, but he hit a pinch-hit home run.
OF | Justin Huber | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Tyler Mason reports Minnesota Twins OF Justin Huber (oblique) was scratched from the lineup Monday, Sept. 14, after he appeared to tweak his side during batting practice.
OF | Jay Bruce | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds activated OF Jay Bruce (groin, wrist) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, Sept. 14.
OF | Jeremy Hermida | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Harvey Fialkov reports Florida Marlins OF Jeremy Hermida (oblique) has begun light running and shagging fly balls.
OF | Mark Teahen | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals OF Mark Teahen (back) flew back to Kansas City to have his lower back examined.
OF | Fernando Tatis | New York Mets | Injury News
The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis (finger) left the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, Sept. 13, with a sprained left index finger.
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) will have surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Sept. 15. "Dr. (Stephen) Gryzlo told me the rehab will be about six weeks," Soriano said. "Part of that rehab will be to strengthen my quad muscle so that I don't favor that knee when I start to do baseball-related exercises and drills."
OF | Elijah Dukes | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Elijah Dukes (back) reached base safely in his 17th consecutive game Sunday, Sept. 13. He returned to the lineup after missing the previous day's game with a stiff lower back.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Jeff Francis | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Tuesday, Sept. 15, before heading to the instructional league in Arizona. Even if the Rockies make it to the playoffs, Francis won't pitch this season.
SP | Roy Oswalt | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt (back) had an MRI reveal disc degeneration and a slight bulge on his L5 vertebrae in his back, but he plans to make his next start.
SP | Jason Knapp | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians SP Jason Knapp (shoulder) will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right shoulder, and he should be ready for Spring Training.
SP | Kyle Lohse | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse (forearm) had an MRI on his right forearm that revealed inflammation. He may miss his start Friday, Sept. 18.
SP | Vincent Mazzaro | Oakland Athletics | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday, Sept. 14.
SP | Randy Johnson | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson (shoulder) threw 48 pitches in a simulated game Monday, Sept. 14, and said he's ready to go. Johnson, who said he has a torn labrum, could appear out of the bullpen by the end of the week.
SP | Aaron Cook | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch side session Sunday, Sept. 13, and still thinks he can return to pitch again this year. "That's my goal," said Cook. "I understand they are trying to be cautious, but I believe I will be in a big league game based on how I feel right now." He is scheduled to throw to hitters Tuesday, Sept. 15.
SP | Rick VandenHurk | Florida Marlins | Injury News
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Harvey Fialkov reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (back) threw two bullpen sessions over the weekend and reported no pain. He is ready to return.
SP | Randy Wolf | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf (elbow) had a pain-free bullpen session Sunday, Sept. 13, and is likely to start Tuesday, Sept. 15.
SP | John Smoltz | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, MLB.com's B.J. Rains reports St. Louis Cardinals SP John Smoltz (shoulder) said he felt improvement in his right shoulder Sunday, Sept. 13, and expects to throw a side session in the next couple of days.
SP | Seth McClung | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Seth McClung (elbow) threw 45 pitches in a simulated game Sunday, Sept. 13, and will pitch in the Arizona instructional league Wednesday, Sept. 16.
SP | Brian Bannister | Kansas City Royals | Injury News
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Brian Bannister (shoulder) will not return this season after a follow-up examination confirmed significant loss of range in his right shoulder due to fatigue.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Mark DiFelice | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Mark DiFelice (shoulder) had an MRI reveal only wear and tear in his right shoulder. He'll be shut down for a few days.
RP | Angel Guzman | Chicago Cubs | Injury News
The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs RP Angel Guzman (triceps) could return Wednesday, Sept. 16.
RP | Huston Street | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street (biceps) played long toss Sunday, Sept. 13, and will throw off a mound soon.
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