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October 2, 2009 @ 10:15:24

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By KFFL Staff


Second Baseman

2B | Juan Uribe | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 2B Juan Uribe (shoulder) rested his right shoulder Thursday, Oct. 1.


Shortstop

SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) did not play Thursday, Oct. 1.

SS | Nick Green | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox IF Nick Green (leg) tested his right leg by taking groundballs Thursday, Oct. 1, and it did not go well. He will not return to the team by Friday, Oct. 2. "I'm not as happy as I wanted to be, put it that way," Green said. "It's frustrating. It's just a tough situation all the way around. I'm just frustrated. It's getting better. Just not as good as I hoped."


Third Baseman

3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (ankle) was taken for X-rays Thursday, Oct. 1, after fouling a ball off of his left ankle. However, the X-rays came back negative, and he plans on serving as the designated hitter Friday, Oct. 2.


Catcher

C | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Rick Hummel reports St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina (knee, quadriceps) should be able to play Friday, Oct. 2.

C | Kenji Johjima | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners C Kenji Johjima (elbow), who was hit on the left elbow in the first inning Wednesday, Sept. 30, against the Seattle Mariners, has a bruise and will miss at least two games. Manager Don Wakamatsu hopes to get him back in a game Saturday, Oct. 3.


Outfielder

OF | Brian Giles | San Diego Padres | Injury News
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Chris Jenkins reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) doesn't plan to retire after the season.

OF | Marlon Byrd | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd (hip) is expected back in the lineup Friday, Oct. 2.

OF | Carlos Lee | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros OF Carlos Lee (hand) is due back in the lineup Friday, Oct. 2.

OF | Ryan Sweeney | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (knee) remained out with knee tendonitis. Manager Bob Geren acknowledged that the outfielder might miss the remaining three games.

OF | Luke Scott | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott (foot) did not play Thursday, Oct. 1. However, there is a chance he could return before the season ends.

OF | J.D. Drew | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Amy K. Nelson, of ESPNBoston.com, reports Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew (shoulder) is out of the lineup Thursday, Oct. 1, with a shoulder injury. It could be a couple of days before he returns to the lineup.

OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart (fingers) will be shut down for the season after he was diagnosed with compression fractures to a pair of bones at the base of the middle and ring fingers in his right hand. His right hand was in a cast Thursday, Oct. 1. Doctors told him that he is unlikely to need surgery to fix the problem.


Starting Pitcher

SP | Carlos Carrasco | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Carlos Carrasco (leg) left the game early Thursday, Oct. 1, after being hit on the back of the leg by a line drive. The team is saying he has a bruised quadriceps. Carrasco allowed three runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings to receive the loss to the Boston Red Sox. It was only his fifth major league start.


Relief Pitcher

RP | Chris Smith | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
Updating previous reports, Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Chris Smith (face) is OK and didn't lose any teeth after being hit in the mouth with a comebacker Thursday, Oct. 1.

RP | Chan Ho Park | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies P Chan Ho Park (hamstring) felt more discomfort in his right hamstring Thursday, Oct. 1, and will see a team doctor Friday, Oct. 2.





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