Fantasy baseball player injury news
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October 1, 2009 @ 09:22:24
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols (flu) was initially out of the lineup Thursday, Oct. 1, due to flulike symptoms. Pujols said he felt better shortly before game time and is now in the lineup.
1B | Russell Branyan | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 1B Russell Branyan (herniated disk) and SS Jack Wilson (heel) probably won't play again this season, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Hank Blalock | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 1B Hank Blalock (concussion) was lifted for a pinch hitter because of a concussion he sustained while fielding a bunt hit and making a lunging attempt to tag Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Erick Aybar. Rangers SP Derek Holland's knee struck Blalock in the head as they both converged at the bag.
1B | Chris Davis | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd (hip) and 1B Chris Davis (hamstring) were both out of the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 30. Byrd is unlikely to be back in the lineup until Friday, Oct. 2. Davis was out of the lineup for a second straight game with a strained left hamstring.
1B | Derrek Lee | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 1B Derrek Lee (foot) will start in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 30, after fouling a ball off of his foot Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Second Baseman
2B | Ronnie Belliard | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Casey Blake (hamstring) missed his eighth straight game Wednesday, Sept. 30, and 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) sat out his second consecutive game.
2B | Brendan Ryan | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 2B Brendan Ryan (finger) was back in the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ryan had a bruised index finger on his right hand.
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez (knee) underwent surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday, Sept. 30. Sanchez is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Shortstop
SS | Jose Reyes | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) actually tore his right hamstring while running at a workout facility Tuesday, Sept. 29. The torn hamstring muscle is a new injury on top of the torn hamstring tendon he suffered earlier this year. Surgery is likely, and he could miss part or all of the 2010 season.
SS | Jack Wilson | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 1B Russell Branyan (herniated disk) and SS Jack Wilson (heel) probably won't play again this season, according to The Associated Press.
SS | Erick Aybar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Erick Aybar (hand) hurt his right hand and was lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning Wednesday, Sept. 30.
SS | Marco Scutaro | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
John Barone, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SS Marco Scutaro (heel) and 3B Edwin Encarnacion (groin) were both out Wednesday, Sept. 30.
SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) did not play in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 30, after leaving the first game early.
Third Baseman
3B | Casey Blake | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Casey Blake (hamstring) missed his eighth straight game Wednesday, Sept. 30, and 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) sat out his second consecutive game.
3B | Aramis Ramirez | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) will play Thursday, Oct. 1, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
3B | Edwin Encarnacion | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
John Barone, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SS Marco Scutaro (heel) and 3B Edwin Encarnacion (groin) were both out Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Catcher
C | Kenji Johjima | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners C Kenji Johjima (elbow) was hit on the left elbow with a pitch and left the game Wednesday, Sept. 30. C Adam Moore took his place.
C | Carlos Ruiz | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Bucks County Courier Times reports Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (wrist) was in the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 30, after missing a week with a sprained wrist. "I've been feeling better every day," said Ruiz, who was 1-for-4 with an RBI double. "We'll see how it goes."
C | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina (knee) missed another game Wednesday, Sept. 30, but manager Tony La Russa said Molina would likely play Thursday, Oct. 1.
C | Tyler Flowers | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox C Tyler Flowers (forearm) left the game early Wednesday, Sept. 30, after being hit by a pitch.
Outfielder
OF | Ryan Sweeney | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (knees) is unlikely to start Thursday, Oct. 1, due to sore knees. He hit .360 with 16 RBIs in 22 games in September.
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart (fingers) may be done for the season after X-rays revealed possible compression fractures to the fourth and fifth fingers on his right hand.
OF | Donavan Tate | San Diego Padres | Injury News
Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres first-round pick OF Donavan Tate (groin) will have surgery to repair a stress reaction in his pubic bone. He will resume workouts in six weeks.
OF | Scott Hairston | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics OF Scott Hairston (hip/back) is officially out for the season.
OF | Jeremy Hermida | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Jeremy Hermida (side) told manager Fredi Gonzalez that his right side is not feeling any better. Hermida has been sidelined for 25 of the last 26 games.
OF | Vernon Wells | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
John Barone, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Vernon Wells (finger) is suffering from a bruised finger on his right hand. He still started the game Wednesday, Sept. 30.
OF | Adam Lind | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
John Barone, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Adam Lind (elbow) will take a few days off after being hit on the elbow by a pitch Tuesday, Sept. 29. Manager Cito Gaston is hoping Lind will be able to play Friday, Oct. 2.
OF | Marlon Byrd | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd (hip) and 1B Chris Davis (hamstring) were both out of the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 30. Byrd is unlikely to be back in the lineup until Friday, Oct. 2. Davis was out of the lineup for a second straight game with a strained left hamstring.
OF | Luke Scott | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott (foot) left the game early Wednesday, Sept. 30, with a strained muscle in his left foot.
OF | Chris Dickerson | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds activated OF Chris Dickerson (ankle) from the disabled list Wednesday, Sept. 30. He will be on the team's bench.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (back) will continue treatment and rehab on his back for three or four weeks and then begin his offseason workouts for next season.
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) said his knee is feeling better after undergoing arthroscopic surgery two weeks ago. "He tells me his knee is feeling better, and he's getting stronger," manager Lou Piniella said. "That's what we're going to need next year."
Starting Pitcher
SP | Brad Bergesen | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles SP Brad Bergesen (shin) is still unable to run two months after suffering a bruised shin. He said he has had five different types of X-rays confirm it's a bruise.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (back) is unlikely to pitch again this season or in the playoffs. He allowed five runs and seven hits in just three innings Wednesday, Sept. 30.
SP | Justin Lehr | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Matt Maloney (finger) will be shut down for the season because of a blister on the tip of his middle finger. SP Justin Lehr will now start in place of Maloney Thursday, Oct. 1.
SP | Matt Maloney | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Matt Maloney (finger) will be shut down for the season because of a blister on the tip of his middle finger. SP Justin Lehr will now start in place of Maloney Thursday, Oct. 1.
SP | Clayton Kershaw | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda's (neck) last start of the season will be skipped because he is dealing with a stiff neck, according to manager Joe Torre. SP Clayton Kershaw will make the start Saturday, Oct. 3.
SP | Hiroki Kuroda | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda's (neck) last start of the season will be skipped because he is dealing with a stiff neck, according to manager Joe Torre. SP Clayton Kershaw will make the start Saturday, Oct. 3.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Detroit Tigers | Injury News, Fantasy
John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Tigers SP Jarrod Washburn (knee) said he will eventually have surgery on his injured left knee. He and the team have decided against having surgery immediately in hopes that his knee might be able to heal enough for him to pitch in the playoffs.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPNBoston.com's Amy K. Nelson reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (back) is throwing a side session Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Alan Embree | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies RP Alan Embree (leg) will remain on the sideline for the rest of the season, according to The Denver Post.
RP | Chad Paronto | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros RP Chad Paronto (hamstring) has likely thrown his last pitch this season, but Paronto remains optimistic even when manager Dave Clark does not. "It doesn't look good," Clark said. "I know the hamstring pull was pretty severe. We're talking about a guy who's 270 pounds. He wasn't that easy trying to get off the field. You can only imagine how long it's going to take a body like that to heal from a hamstring injury. I'm sure we're going to probably shut him down for the rest of the year."
RP | Chad Bradford | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Chad Bradford (elbow, back) is not expected to pitch again this season.
RP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers (shoulder) will be available to pitch Wednesday, Sept. 30.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Scot Gregor, of the Daily Herald, reports Chicago White Sox RPs D.J. Carrasco (hamstring) and Octavio Dotel (neck) might be done for the rest of the year.
RP | D.J. Carrasco | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Scot Gregor, of the Daily Herald, reports Chicago White Sox RPs D.J. Carrasco (hamstring) and Octavio Dotel (neck) might be done for the rest of the year.
RP | Joe Smith | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Indians RP Joe Smith (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday, Sept. 30. He had loose bodies removed from his knee and is expected to be ready to go in time for Spring Training next year.
RP | Bobby Seay | Detroit Tigers | Injury News
John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Tigers RP Bobby Seay (pectoral) warmed up in Game 1 of the doubleheader Tuesday, Sept. 29, but didn't pitch. Manager Jim Leyland said Seay is fine.
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