Fantasy baseball players in the news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Russell Branyan | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians 1B Russell Branyan (back) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, March 10.
Second Baseman
2B | Emmanuel Burriss | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports San Francisco Giants SS Emmanuel Burriss (foot) has refractured the bone in his left foot which caused him to miss most of the 2009 season. He will wear a walking boot for four weeks to stabilize the bone before he is re-evaluated.
2B | Alberto Callaspo | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) will miss three to four weeks because of a broken right thumb. The injury occurred Saturday, March 6, when Gordon slid headfirst into second base on an attempted steal. He remained in the game despite feeling pain immediately. The injury will prevent Gordon from swinging a bat or making throws, but he can still do conditioning work and continue to field ground balls in workouts. Manager Trey Hillman said IF Alberto Callaspo will likely get most of the playing time at third base, with 3B Josh Fields also gaining playing time there.
2B | Mike Fontenot | Chicago Cubs | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said 2B Mike Fontenot will be used as a backup shortstop during some spring training games, according to ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine.
Shortstop
SS | Andres Blanco | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports Chicago Cubs SS Andres Blanco (knee) will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days after an MRI exam revealed a mild to moderate right knee sprain. Blanco caught his spikes while making a pivot during an exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, March 6.
Third Baseman
3B | Ryan Rohlinger | San Francisco Giants | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
As a result of the injury to San Francisco Giants SS Emmanuel Burriss (foot), 3B Ryan Rohlinger has started fielding ground balls at shortstop, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
3B | Josh Fields | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) will miss three to four weeks because of a broken right thumb. The injury occurred Saturday, March 6, when Gordon slid headfirst into second base on an attempted steal. He remained in the game despite feeling pain immediately. The injury will prevent Gordon from swinging a bat or making throws, but he can still do conditioning work and continue to field ground balls in workouts. Manager Trey Hillman said IF Alberto Callaspo will likely get most of the playing time at third base, with 3B Josh Fields also gaining playing time there.
3B | Alex Gordon | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) will miss three to four weeks because of a broken right thumb. The injury occurred Saturday, March 6, when Gordon slid headfirst into second base on an attempted steal. He remained in the game despite feeling pain immediately. The injury will prevent Gordon from swinging a bat or making throws, but he can still do conditioning work and continue to field ground balls in workouts. Manager Trey Hillman said IF Alberto Callaspo will likely get most of the playing time at third base, with 3B Josh Fields also gaining playing time there.
3B | Chipper Jones | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (thumb) has a jammed right thumb. He is getting the day off Sunday, March 7, even though he said he could play today. Jones is expected to return to action Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10.
Catcher
C | A.J. Ellis | Los Angeles Dodgers | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers C A.J. Ellis is expected to take C Russell Martin's (groin) spot on the major league roster.
C | Russell Martin | Los Angeles Dodgers | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers C A.J. Ellis is expected to take C Russell Martin's (groin) spot on the major league roster.
Outfielder
OF | Jerry Hairston Jr. | San Diego Padres | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (hand) was hit in the hand by a pitched ball Saturday, March 6, but the team does not believe the injury was serious.
OF | Cameron Maybin | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) suffered a left groin strain Sunday, March 7, while scoring from first base on a play in the eighth inning.
OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels OF Torii Hunter (groin) took batting practice, ran the bases lightly and shagged fly balls Sunday, March 7, just two days after he had aggravated the groin injury which led to him getting offseason sports hernia surgery. Hunter is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday, March 9.
OF | Trent Oeltjen | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Milwaukee Brewers OF Trent Oeltjen (wrist) is listed as day-to-day after an examination revealed that his left wrist was not fractured, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
OF | Nick Evans | New York Mets | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
A New York Mets team insider has informed Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News that the primary four outfielders for the club's Triple-A Buffalo farm team are expected to be Christopher Carter, Nick Evans, Fernando Martinez and Jason Pridie, with Martinez seeing the bulk of his playing time in right field.
OF | Fernando Martinez | New York Mets | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
A New York Mets team insider has informed Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News that the primary four outfielders for the club's Triple-A Buffalo farm team are expected to be Christopher Carter, Nick Evans, Fernando Martinez and Jason Pridie, with Martinez seeing the bulk of his playing time in right field.
OF | Jason Pridie | New York Mets | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
A New York Mets team insider has informed Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News that the primary four outfielders for the club's Triple-A Buffalo farm team are expected to be Christopher Carter, Nick Evans, Fernando Martinez and Jason Pridie, with Martinez seeing the bulk of his playing time in right field.
OF | Christopher Carter | New York Mets | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
A New York Mets team insider has informed Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News that the primary four outfielders for the club's Triple-A Buffalo farm team are expected to be Christopher Carter, Nick Evans, Fernando Martinez and Jason Pridie, with Martinez seeing the bulk of his playing time in right field.
OF | Nate Schierholtz | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports San Francisco Giants OF Nate Schierholtz (knee) fouled a ball squarely off his left knee during a simulated game Sunday, March 7, and appeared to be in considerable pain.
OF | Pat Burrell | Tampa Bay Rays | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Clarifying previous reports, Tampa Bay Rays DH Pat Burrell is playing left field against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, March 7, according to The News Journal's Scott Lauber. However, manager Joe Maddon said he has no plans to use Burrell in the field during the regular season. "For right now, he's a DH," Maddon told Marc Topkin of the St. Peterburg Times.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (thumb) is expected to play against the New York Mets Monday, March 8, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) went 0-for-2 against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, March 6, in his first game since undergoing knee surgery last September, according to ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. "The knee felt great," he said. "I played a little scared, but the important thing is, the knee felt fine." In the field, Soriano made a diving catch and misplayed a single off the bat of OF Mark Kotsay for a two-base error. Soriano is expected to take the day off Sunday, March 7, before playing consecutive games Monday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 9.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Brett Cecil | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy,
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays SP Brett Cecil (thumb) will make his Grapefruit League debut against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, March 10, according to The Associated Press. He said he had cut his left thumb last week while "chopping up chickens."
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) played catch Sunday, March 7, but it's unclear when he will throw again, according to The Associated Press. He was originally scheduled to face live hitters, but that session has been pushed back several days. Manager A.J. Hinch said Webb's next course of action may be to throw a bullpen session instead of live batting practice, but no date was set.
SP | Chris Capuano | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers P Chris Capuano hurled two scoreless innings of relief against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, March 6, and was credited with the victory, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt.
SP | Fausto Carmona | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona will start an intrasquad game Monday, March 8.
SP | Mike Pelfrey | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey (knee) suffered a bruise on the left side of his right knee Saturday, March 6, after being hit by a line drive, according to The Newark Star-Ledger's Brian Costa. He said the knee still felt a little tight Sunday, March 7, but added that it wasn't as painful as the day before. X-rays were negative, and Pelfrey is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, March 8.
SP | Gio Gonzalez | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson will start against the Chicago Cubs Monday, March 8, with SP Gio Gonzalez expected to pitch in relief, according to MLB.com.
SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson will start against the Chicago Cubs Monday, March 8, with SP Gio Gonzalez expected to pitch in relief, according to MLB.com.
SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy threw a 45-pitch simulated game Sunday, March 7, after his start against the Chicago Cubs was rained out. He will make his next start Friday, March 12, in Tempe, Ariz.
SP | Doug Davis | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Doug Davis will throw a two-inning simulated game under cover Sunday, March 7, after his start was rained out.
SP | A.J. Burnett | New York Yankees | Fantasy
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett did not throw any curveballs in his start against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, March 6, because he wanted to focus on improving his changeup. "He's an overpowering fastball guy, and we can't get away from that," C Jorge Posada said. "But having a third pitch is going to make him keep the hitters off balance. That's the biggest thing. We're not going to stay away from his fastball and his curveball. That's his bread and butter." Burnett allowed two runs and five hits over 1 2/3 innings.
SP | Homer Bailey | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy,
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will start a "B" game Monday, March 8.
SP | Carlos Carrasco | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SPs Carlos Carrasco and Hector Rondon will likely begin the season at Triple-A Columbus.
SP | Hector Rondon | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SPs Carlos Carrasco and Hector Rondon will likely begin the season at Triple-A Columbus.
SP | Jake Westbrook | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) will start Monday, March 8, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. It will be his first start in more than 21 months.
SP | Jeremy Sowers | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SP David Huff, Aaron Laffey and Mitch Talbot are competing for the team's final two spots in the starting rotation. SP Jeremy Sowers (shoulder) is no longer in the running for the competition because he has not progressed far enough in his recovery from left shoulder soreness. Sowers, who is out of minor league options, could start the season on the disabled list or compete for a spot in the bullpen.
SP | David Huff | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SP David Huff, Aaron Laffey and Mitch Talbot are competing for the team's final two spots in the starting rotation. SP Jeremy Sowers (shoulder) is no longer in the running for the competition because he has not progressed far enough in his recovery from left shoulder soreness. Sowers, who is out of minor league options, could start the season on the disabled list or compete for a spot in the bullpen.
SP | Mitch Talbot | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SP David Huff, Aaron Laffey and Mitch Talbot are competing for the team's final two spots in the starting rotation. SP Jeremy Sowers (shoulder) is no longer in the running for the competition because he has not progressed far enough in his recovery from left shoulder soreness. Sowers, who is out of minor league options, could start the season on the disabled list or compete for a spot in the bullpen.
SP | Aaron Laffey | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SP David Huff, Aaron Laffey and Mitch Talbot are competing for the team's final two spots in the starting rotation. SP Jeremy Sowers (shoulder) is no longer in the running for the competition because he has not progressed far enough in his recovery from left shoulder soreness. Sowers, who is out of minor league options, could start the season on the disabled list or compete for a spot in the bullpen.
SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports the Minnesota Twins have signed SP Nick Blackburn to a four-year contract worth $14 million, with a club option for 2014.
SP | Jair Jurrjens | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (shoulder) threw 24 pitches during batting practice Sunday, March 7, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. He will throw live batting practice again Wednesday, March 10, and could start against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, March 13.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Scott Proctor | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers reports Atlanta Braves RP Scott Proctor (elbow) threw a pain-free 24-pitch bullpen session Sunday, March 7.
RP | Brad Lidge | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) will throw batting practice Wednesday, March 10, and could pitch in a minor league game Monday, March 15.
RP | Derrick Turnbow | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) could be playing in games by Wednesday, March 10, or Thursday, March 11, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.
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