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September 23, 2009 @ 09:50:23

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First Baseman

1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols (wrist) jammed his right wrist on a tag play Tuesday, Sept. 22. However, Pujols said he's fine and won't miss any time.


Second Baseman

2B | Edgar Gonzalez | San Diego Padres | Injury News
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 2B Edgar Gonzalez (shoulder) had his left shoulder pop out of place and pop right back in on a diving attempt. He said he's sore but will be OK in a couple of days.

2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez (knee) was out of the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22. Manager Bruce Bochy said Sanchez has a tear in his meniscus, and he'll likely be out a few days, if not more.


Shortstop

SS | Jose Reyes | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
Peter Botte, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) took indoor batting practice Monday, Sept. 21, and plans to test his right hamstring during running drills Friday, Sept. 25. "Nothing's impossible, so I am still trying. There's not too many games left, but I am still trying to play. I want to be there, and I will do my best to get there," Reyes said. "It's very important for me to play again this season." Reyes said he may finally decide to undergo surgery for his hamstring if his running session does not go well Friday.


Third Baseman

3B | Greg Dobbs | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (calf) is not completely healthy, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Dobbs said his calf will not be 100 percent for the rest of the season.

3B | Troy Glaus | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus (oblique) did not travel with the team for their series against the Houston Astros. He pulled an oblique muscle on a swing nine days ago.

3B | Ramon Vazquez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Ramon Vazquez (knee) had an MRI on his ailing right knee reveal no structural damage. Vazquez will play as his pain tolerance allows as he began feeling pain in his knee six weeks ago.

3B | Michael Young | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers 3B Michael Young (hamstring) did some light jogging in the outfield Monday, Sept. 21, and still feels soreness.


Catcher

C | Mike Napoli | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Mike Napoli (illness) was out of the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22, and hasn't started for three games. Napoli began experiencing severe flu-like symptoms and a temperature of 102 degrees in Texas Saturday, Sept. 19, and was admitted to a hospital for treatment and intravenous fluids. Napoli said he feels better, but he's unlikely to start until Friday, Sept. 25.

C | John Baker | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins C John Baker (hand) left the first game of the doubleheader Tuesday, Sept. 22, with a bruised left hand. X-rays were negative, and he's likely out until at least Friday, Sept. 25.

C | Omir Santos | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
New York Mets C Omir Santos (illness) has been feeling under the weather lately and will return to the starting lineup once he's strong enough, according to Mets manager Jerry Manuel. The Associated Press reported Santos entered on defense in the eighth inning Tuesday, Sept. 22, against the Atlanta Braves and struck out with a runner on to end the game.

C | Brian McCann | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann (wrist) suffered a bruised left wrist in the fourth inning Tuesday, Sept. 22, against the New York Mets and left the game. C David Ross replaced McCann in the lineup. McCann's status is not known.

C | Ramon Hernandez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez (knee) played for the first time Tuesday, Sept. 22, since July 16.

C | Wil Nieves | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals C Wil Nieves (hamstring) blocked balls and swung a bat Tuesday, Sept. 22. However, manager Jim Riggleman said Nieves is still "a day or two away" from returning.

C | Rob Johnson | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ryan Langerhans (back) and C Rob Johnson (ankle) were not in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22. Johnson is expected to play Thursday, Sept. 24.

C | Kenji Johjima | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners C Kenji Johjima (knee) returned to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22, after missing one game.


Outfielder

OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring) strained his left hamstring Tuesday, Sept. 22.

OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) made two sliding catches in center field Tuesday, Sept. 22, which were encouraging signs for the health of his knee.

OF | Gary Sheffield | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield (back) likely will not play in the field for the remainder of the season to preserve his back. He has been limited to three pinch-hit appearances since Aug. 28.

OF | Scott Hairston | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Stiglich, of The Mercury News, reports Oakland Athletics OF Scott Hairston (hip) missed the game Tuesday, Sept. 22, with inflammation in his left hip. The team could decide to shut him down for the rest of the season.

OF | David DeJesus | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OFs Mark Teahen (back) and David DeJesus (ankle) both returned to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22.

OF | Mark Teahen | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OFs Mark Teahen (back) and David DeJesus (ankle) both returned to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22.

OF | Ryan Langerhans | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ryan Langerhans (back) and C Rob Johnson (ankle) were not in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 22. Johnson is expected to play Thursday, Sept. 24.

OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (back) said he is ready to return to the lineup, at least as the designated hitter. However, manager Ron Washington is not ready to let Hamilton return yet. Hamilton took 30 swings in batting practice Tuesday, Sept. 22, and said he did not have any problems with his back. He may be back before the weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

OF | Matt LaPorta | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Matt LaPorta (hip) left the game early Tuesday, Sept. 22, with inflammation in his left hip.

OF | Jeremy Hermida | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Jeremy Hermida (oblique) took some swings in the batting cage Tuesday, Sept. 22, and has been feeling better. However, he was not back in the lineup.


Starting Pitcher

SP | Jason Knapp | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians SP Jason Knapp (shoulder) is unlikely to begin throwing until spring training.

SP | Clayton Kershaw | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw the final two innings and struck out four Tuesday, Sept. 22. He is on target to start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, Sept. 27.

SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Amy K. Nelson, of ESPNBoston.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are unsure when SP Tim Wakefield's (back) next start will be. A disk in his back continues to put pressure on a nerve, which will almost certainly need surgery in the offseason. Manager Terry Francona said Wakefield will not be pitching every five days. Wakefield is unlikely to be considered for the start Sunday, Sept. 27.

SP | Roy Oswalt | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt (back) will visit with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Dossett Thursday, Sept. 24, for a second opinion on his sore back.

SP | Jose Contreras | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jose Contreras (hamstring) will be ready to pitch in relief of SP Aaron Cook (shoulder) Friday, Sept. 25.

SP | Aaron Cook | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (shoulder) is set to return to the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Sept. 25. Manager Jim Tracy said Cook will be limited to 70 pitches.

SP | Ted Lilly | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly (shoulder) is expected to start one of the team's games against the San Francisco Giants this weekend.

SP | J.A. Happ | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ (oblique) will start against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 24.

SP | Pedro Martinez | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez's (neck) next start has been pushed back to Saturday, Sept. 26, against the Milwaukee Brewers. SP Cliff Lee will start Friday, Sept. 25.

SP | Manny Parra | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Manny Parra (neck) will start against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Sept. 25, after missing two starts with neck spasms.

SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte (shoulder) said he felt fine after a loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Monday, Sept. 21. He gave up three runs and five hits while throwing 91 pitches during the outing.

SP | Gavin Floyd | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd (hip) is in danger of missing his next start because he still feels discomfort in his hip. He'll try to play catch Tuesday, Sept. 22.

SP | Matt Harrison | Texas Rangers | Injury News
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Matt Harrison (shoulder) hit 93 mph on the radar gun during an inning of work in the instructional league in Arizona Monday, Sept. 21. There's a chance he could pitch for the Rangers before the season is over.

SP | Joe Saunders | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders (knee) allowed two runs on seven hits in 8 1/3 innings to beat the New York Yankees Monday, Sept. 21. Saunders had his left knee heavily wrapped after the game. He said he tweaked his left patella tendon coming out of the dugout in the second inning.


Relief Pitcher

RP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers (lat) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his latissimus dorsi in the back of his right shoulder. The team is hopeful he'll return sometime this season.

RP | Angel Guzman | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Angel Guzman (triceps) will not pitch again this season.

RP | Bobby Jenks | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Breaking News, Fantasy
ESPNChicago.com reports Chicago White Sox RP Bobby Jenks (calf) will miss the rest of the season after pulling a calf muscle, according to a source. He aggravated his calf muscle during batting practice Tuesday, Sept. 22.





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