Fantasy baseball players in the news
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March 15, 2010 @ 10:17:08
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau was scratched Sunday, March 14, due to general soreness.
1B | Michael Aubrey | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Michael Aubrey (groin) strained his right groin leaving the batter's box Saturday, March 13, against the New York Yankees. He hopes it'll only sideline him for another day or two. "It's extremely frustrating,'' he said. "I'm trying to put myself in a good position and you can't do that if you're not playing."
1B | Kendry Morales | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendry Morales hit his first spring home run Sunday, March 14.
1B | Kevin Millar | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs IF Kevin Millar homered, doubled and drove in three runs Sunday, March 14, in his team's 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Millar was playing first in place of 1B Derrek Lee (foot).
1B | Lance Berkman | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman (knee) underwent successful surgery to remove cartilage debris in his left knee Saturday, March 13, according to Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Bradley Mills said the level of concern "has gone way down" because no ligament or meniscus damage was found. Berkman rejoined the club to begin his rehabilitation Sunday, March 14, which included leg raises, quadriceps flexes and icing his leg. "It's pretty mundane stuff but important to get everything fired up again," he said. "In two weeks, I'll be able to do pretty much everything. I'm not sure they're going to want me to play in a game at that point, but I think two weeks, and I think I should be pretty much back to normal."
1B | Brett Wallace | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays have reassigned 1B Brett Wallace to minor league camp.
1B | Lars Anderson | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have reassigned Ps Randor Bierd, Casey Kelly, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Adam Mills and Kyle Weiland, 1B Lars Anderson, C Luis Exposito, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro and OFs Ryan Kalish and Che-Hsuan Lin to minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
Second Baseman
2B | Ramon Santiago | Detroit Tigers | Injury News
The Detroit Tigers announced SS Ramon Santiago (illness) was scratched from the lineup Monday, March 15, due to an illness.
2B | Robinson Cano | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said 2B Robinson Cano is likely to hit fifth this year.
2B | Ian Desmond | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
To keep his bat in the major leagues, Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell speculates Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond should turn into a super-sub and serve in three roles -- second base, shortstop and the outfield -- for the 2010 season and prepare to play short full time in 2011. General manager Mike Rizzo said if Desmond does not win the shortstop's job, then he should play every day in the minors.
2B | Felipe Lopez | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said backup SS Julio Lugo (groin) could miss a week due to a strained groin, according to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lugo suffered the injury in his fourth and final at-bat of the game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 13. IFs Tyler Greene and Felipe Lopez will split time at shortstop while Lugo and starter Brendan Ryan (wrist, toenail) are sidelined.
2B | Corey Wimberly | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics have reassigned IFs Dallas McPherson, Jemile Weeks and Corey Wimberly (calf) to minor league camp. Wimberly has not played because of a calf strain, but said he will return to action soon.
2B | Jemile Weeks | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics have reassigned IFs Dallas McPherson, Jemile Weeks and Corey Wimberly (calf) to minor league camp. Wimberly has not played because of a calf strain, but said he will return to action soon.
2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) will fly to Baltimore Sunday, March 14, where he will be evaluated by back specialist Dr. Lee Riley of The Johns Hopkins Hospital Monday, March 15, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. He is expected to receive epidural anesthesia to treat the slight herniated disc suffered during offseason workouts at the Athletes Performance Institute in Arizona. Roberts has been limited in baseball activities and hasn't hit in five or six days. "At this point, I don't have anything that gives me major trouble or discomfort," he said. "I mean, I've had some discomfort. Hitting was probably the biggest issue at that point. We're trying to push it forward as best as we can." Roberts will rejoin the team in Sarasota, Fla., no later than Tuesday, March 16.
Shortstop
SS | Argenis Diaz | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Scott McCauley, the announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, reports the Pirates optioned OF Brandon Jones and SS Argenis Diaz to Triple-A Indianapolis. The team also optioned OF Gorkys Hernandez to Double-A Altoona.
SS | Adeiny Hechevarria | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
SI.com's Melissa Segura reports the Toronto Blue Jays have signed Cuban SS Adeiny Hechevarria to a $10 million deal, pending a physical.
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Boston Herald is reporting Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (heart) is suffering from a rapid heartbeat and a bout of exhaustion, but tests came back negative.
SS | Jose Iglesias | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Providence Journal is reporting Boston Red Sox SS prospect Jose Iglesias has been optioned to Double-A Portland. It was originally thought Iglesias had been sent to minor league camp along with 11 other players.
SS | Stephen Drew | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SS Stephen Drew is hitting .450 (9-for-20) this spring.
SS | Ronny Cedeno | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SS Ronny Cedeno (hand) suffered a laceration to his right hand Sunday, March 14, while stealing second base in the third inning, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
SS | Erick Aybar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (forearm) has been out of the lineup for five consecutive days because of stiffness in his forearm. "He will be in drills today," manager Mike Scioscia said. "If this was a regular-season game, he would play."
SS | Julio Lugo | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said backup SS Julio Lugo (groin) could miss a week due to a strained groin, according to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lugo suffered the injury in his fourth and final at-bat of the game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 13. IFs Tyler Greene and Felipe Lopez will split time at shortstop while Lugo and starter Brendan Ryan (wrist, toenail) are sidelined.
SS | Tyler Greene | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said backup SS Julio Lugo (groin) could miss a week due to a strained groin, according to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lugo suffered the injury in his fourth and final at-bat of the game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 13. IFs Tyler Greene and Felipe Lopez will split time at shortstop while Lugo and starter Brendan Ryan (wrist, toenail) are sidelined.
SS | Grant Green | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports C Max Stassi and SS Grant Green have been reassigned to minor league camp.
SS | Yamaico Navarro | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have reassigned Ps Randor Bierd, Casey Kelly, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Adam Mills and Kyle Weiland, 1B Lars Anderson, C Luis Exposito, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro and OFs Ryan Kalish and Che-Hsuan Lin to minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
Third Baseman
3B | Shawn Bowman | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets C Josh Thole and 3B Shawn Bowman were reassigned to minor league camp. More cuts will be coming today.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada, 3B Alex Rodriguez and SP Javier Vazquez had the day off Sunday, March 14.
3B | Miguel Tejada | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SS/3B Miguel Tejada is 3-for-17 so far this spring.
3B | Eric Chavez | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Clarifying a previous item, The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics 1B Eric Chavez (back) will sit Monday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 16, before playing in two consecutive games again to give his back a test.
3B | Aramis Ramirez | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (triceps) was lifted from the game Saturday, March 13, because of a sore right triceps, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. The injury is not considered serious and he is expected to resume throwing Monday, March 15, or Tuesday, March 16.
3B | Josh Vitters | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago Sun-Times' Chris DeLuca reports the Chicago Cubs have sent 3B Josh Vitters and P David Patton to the minor leagues.
3B | Dallas McPherson | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics have reassigned IFs Dallas McPherson, Jemile Weeks and Corey Wimberly (calf) to minor league camp. Wimberly has not played because of a calf strain, but said he will return to action soon.
Catcher
C | Michel Hernandez | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Baltimore Orioles C Michel Hernandez (finger) will be out four to six weeks with a fractured right index finger.
C | Mike Collins | San Diego Padres | Transaction
San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said on XX 1090 the Padres sent P Steve Garrison, SP Craig Italiano, SP Aaron Poreda and SP Cesar Ramos to the minors. C Mike Collins and C Mitch Canham were reassigned to the minors.
C | Mitch Canham | San Diego Padres | Transaction
San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said on XX 1090 the Padres sent P Steve Garrison, SP Craig Italiano, SP Aaron Poreda and SP Cesar Ramos to the minors. C Mike Collins and C Mitch Canham were reassigned to the minors.
C | Tony Sanchez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Brad Lincoln and SP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Indianapolis. P Bryan Morris was optioned to Class A Bradenton. C Tony Sanchez, P Virgil Vasquez, P Jeff Sues and P Justin Thomas were reassigned to minor league camp.
C | Josh Thole | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets C Josh Thole and 3B Shawn Bowman were reassigned to minor league camp. More cuts will be coming today.
C | Gregg Zaun | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers C Gregg Zaun is hitting .421 with a homer and is tied for the team lead with eight RBIs this spring.
C | Jorge Posada | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada, 3B Alex Rodriguez and SP Javier Vazquez had the day off Sunday, March 14.
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals C Ivan Rodriguez was away from camp this weekend tending to a personal matter.
C | Brian McCann | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann hit his first two homers of the spring Sunday, March 14.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (shoulder) missed his second straight game with a sore right shoulder Sunday, March 14. He said he would have played if it were the regular season.
C | John Baker | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
According to The Palm Beach Post, Florida Marlins C John Baker was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts as the designated hitter Sunday, March 14, but he was more concerned with getting in his cuts at the plate. He'll hit more this week, including in minor league camp. "I feel great, it's just going to take time to get the timing back," Baker said. He believes he'll be ready to catch by Friday, March 19.
C | Rob Johnson | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners C Rob Johnson (hip/wrist) will catch Cliff Lee Monday, March 15, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnson had offseason hip and wrist surgery.
C | Joel Galarraga | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Oakland Athletics have reassigned Ps Cedrick Bowers, Sam Demel and Matt Wright, C Joel Galarraga and IF Matt Whitney to minor league camp.
C | Steve Clevenger | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports the Chicago Cubs have reassigned Ps Jeffrey Kennard and Vince Perkins, Cs Steve Clevenger and Blake Lalli, IF Matt Camp and OF Brett Jackson to minor league camp.
C | Blake Lalli | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports the Chicago Cubs have reassigned Ps Jeffrey Kennard and Vince Perkins, Cs Steve Clevenger and Blake Lalli, IF Matt Camp and OF Brett Jackson to minor league camp.
C | Max Stassi | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports C Max Stassi and SS Grant Green have been reassigned to minor league camp.
C | Luis Exposito | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have reassigned Ps Randor Bierd, Casey Kelly, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Adam Mills and Kyle Weiland, 1B Lars Anderson, C Luis Exposito, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro and OFs Ryan Kalish and Che-Hsuan Lin to minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
C | Toby Hall | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers C Toby Hall (shoulder) hopes to give his throwing arm a test in the next few days, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. He has not played behind the plate in any Cactus League games yet, but is hoping to do so within the next two weeks.
C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday, March 14, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.
Outfielder
OF | Jesus Feliciano | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
OF | Kirk Nieuwenhuis | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
OF | Austin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson will receive the day off Monday, March 15. He'll take batting practice and work on bunts instead.
OF | Brandon Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Scott McCauley, the announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, reports the Pirates optioned OF Brandon Jones and SS Argenis Diaz to Triple-A Indianapolis. The team also optioned OF Gorkys Hernandez to Double-A Altoona.
OF | Gorkys Hernandez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Scott McCauley, the announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, reports the Pirates optioned OF Brandon Jones and SS Argenis Diaz to Triple-A Indianapolis. The team also optioned OF Gorkys Hernandez to Double-A Altoona.
OF | Aaron Rowand | San Francisco Giants | Injury News
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants OF Aaron Rowand (quadriceps) is out Monday, March 15, with a strained quadriceps.
OF | Chris Burke | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Burke (finger) played in the B game Sunday, March 14, for the first time this spring.
OF | Cameron Maybin | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) stretched out his strained groin Sunday, March 14, by running sprints, according to The Palm Beach Post. "I'm still just trying to see how it feels, how it responds to running," he said.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (groin) will take the field Monday, March 15, after testing out his strained groin, according to The Palm Beach Post.
OF | Michael Stanton | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton drove in three runs with a double and a single Sunday, March 14, in the Marlins' 7-0 victory over the New York Mets.
OF | Hunter Pence | Houston Astros | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence finished 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, three RBIs and two runs scored in an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves Sunday, March 14.
OF | Nolan Reimold | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF …Nolan Reimold (ankle) looked gimpy leaving the field Sunday, March 14, after trying to leg out an infield single in the fifth inning, but manager Dave Trembley said he is running better and was not removed because of his surgically-repaired ankle.
OF | Justin Upton | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Justin Upton hit his third home run of the spring Sunday, March 14, against the Texas Rangers. Upton went 3-for-4 in the game and has driven in 13 runs so far.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton promised his daughter he would hit a home run Sunday, March 14, and he hit his first home run of the spring in a 9-3 split-squad loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hamilton had been slowed by a contusion on his left shoulder as the games started.
OF | Rajai Davis | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics OF Rajai Davis is 5-for-8 after starting the spring 1-for-19.
OF | Reggie Willits | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Reggie Willits (hamstring) left the game Sunday, March 14, against the Chicago Cubs with a strained right hamstring after he delivered an RBI single in the second inning and took second on the throw home.
OF | Ryan Westmoreland | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Westmoreland (brain) will undergo brain surgery Tuesday, March 16, after being diagnosed with a cavernous malformation, according to The Associated Press. The team said Westmoreland left minor league camp March 4, and was diagnosed the following day at Massachusetts General Hospital. A cavernous malformation of cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal or dilated blood vessels affecting the central nervous system, with symptoms such as bleeding in the brain, seizures and headaches.
OF | Jared Mitchell | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Chicago White Sox OF Jared Mitchell (ankle) will undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ankle Tuesday, March 16, according to The Associated Press. He will be evaluated Monday, March 15, before having surgery at an outpatient medical center in Scottsdale, Ariz. No timetable will be available for his recovery until the operation is complete.
OF | Brett Jackson | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports the Chicago Cubs have reassigned Ps Jeffrey Kennard and Vince Perkins, Cs Steve Clevenger and Blake Lalli, IF Matt Camp and OF Brett Jackson to minor league camp.
OF | Bobby Abreu | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu (side) was scratched from the lineup against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, March 14, because of tightness in his side.
OF | Che-Hsuan Lin | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have reassigned Ps Randor Bierd, Casey Kelly, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Adam Mills and Kyle Weiland, 1B Lars Anderson, C Luis Exposito, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro and OFs Ryan Kalish and Che-Hsuan Lin to minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
OF | Ryan Kalish | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have reassigned Ps Randor Bierd, Casey Kelly, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Adam Mills and Kyle Weiland, 1B Lars Anderson, C Luis Exposito, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro and OFs Ryan Kalish and Che-Hsuan Lin to minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
OF | Brandon Boggs | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers OF Brandon Boggs (shoulder) received an injection in his surgically-repaired right shoulder, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. He has been taking batting practice from the right side of the plate, but the team is still easing the switch-hitter into swinging from the left side.
OF | Endy Chavez | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers OF Endy Chavez (knee) is hitting on the field and doing long tossing, but is still limited in his running, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Clayton Mortensen | Oakland Athletics | Transaction
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics optioned P Fautino De Los Santos, SP Clayton Mortensen and P Pedro Figueroa to the minors.
SP | Cesar Ramos | San Diego Padres | Transaction
San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said on XX 1090 the Padres sent P Steve Garrison, SP Craig Italiano, SP Aaron Poreda and SP Cesar Ramos to the minors. C Mike Collins and C Mitch Canham were reassigned to the minors.
SP | Craig Italiano | San Diego Padres | Transaction
San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said on XX 1090 the Padres sent P Steve Garrison, SP Craig Italiano, SP Aaron Poreda and SP Cesar Ramos to the minors. C Mike Collins and C Mitch Canham were reassigned to the minors.
SP | Aaron Poreda | San Diego Padres | Transaction
San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said on XX 1090 the Padres sent P Steve Garrison, SP Craig Italiano, SP Aaron Poreda and SP Cesar Ramos to the minors. C Mike Collins and C Mitch Canham were reassigned to the minors.
SP | Josh Fogg | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
SP | Clint Everts | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
SP | Travis Blackley | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
SP | Anibal Sanchez | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez appears to have won the No. 3 spot in the rotation.
SP | Jack Egbert | New York Mets | Transaction
The Bergen Record's Steve Popper reports the New York Mets reassigned SP Jack Egbert to minor league camp. He has been ticketed for Triple-A Buffalo's rotation all along.
SP | Brad Lincoln | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Brad Lincoln and SP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Indianapolis. P Bryan Morris was optioned to Class A Bradenton. C Tony Sanchez, P Virgil Vasquez, P Jeff Sues and P Justin Thomas were reassigned to minor league camp.
SP | Virgil Vasquez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Brad Lincoln and SP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Indianapolis. P Bryan Morris was optioned to Class A Bradenton. C Tony Sanchez, P Virgil Vasquez, P Jeff Sues and P Justin Thomas were reassigned to minor league camp.
SP | Donnie Veal | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Brad Lincoln and SP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Indianapolis. P Bryan Morris was optioned to Class A Bradenton. C Tony Sanchez, P Virgil Vasquez, P Jeff Sues and P Justin Thomas were reassigned to minor league camp.
SP | Bryan Morris | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Brad Lincoln and SP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Indianapolis. P Bryan Morris was optioned to Class A Bradenton. C Tony Sanchez, P Virgil Vasquez, P Jeff Sues and P Justin Thomas were reassigned to minor league camp.
SP | Chris George | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports the Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Brandon Erbe and P Troy Patton to Triple-A, P Luis Lebron and P Chorye Spoone to Double-A, and reassigned SP Armando Gabino, P Chris George and P Mike Hinckley to minor league camp.
SP | Troy Patton | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports the Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Brandon Erbe and P Troy Patton to Triple-A, P Luis Lebron and P Chorye Spoone to Double-A, and reassigned SP Armando Gabino, P Chris George and P Mike Hinckley to minor league camp.
SP | Brandon Erbe | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports the Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Brandon Erbe and P Troy Patton to Triple-A, P Luis Lebron and P Chorye Spoone to Double-A, and reassigned SP Armando Gabino, P Chris George and P Mike Hinckley to minor league camp.
SP | Armando Gabino | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports the Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Brandon Erbe and P Troy Patton to Triple-A, P Luis Lebron and P Chorye Spoone to Double-A, and reassigned SP Armando Gabino, P Chris George and P Mike Hinckley to minor league camp.
SP | Sean West | Florida Marlins | Transaction
The Florida Marlins' media department announced the team optioned SP Sean West to Triple-A New Orleans and RP Jose Ceda to Double-A Jacksonville.
SP | Javier Vazquez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada, 3B Alex Rodriguez and SP Javier Vazquez had the day off Sunday, March 14.
SP | Rick Porcello | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SP Rick Porcello threw four shutout innings Sunday, March 14, against the Tampa Bay Rays. He has now thrown nine shutout innings this spring.
SP | Brian Matusz | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Brian Matusz allowed a run on three hits, no walks and struck out two in five innings Sunday, March 14, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He threw 57 pitches in the outing.
SP | Johan Santana | New York Mets | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed three hits in four scoreless innings in his second spring start Sunday, March 14. Santana was mostly pleased with his slider, a pitch that he said flattened out last season as his elbow pain increased.
SP | Ubaldo Jimenez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one hit in four innings Sunday, March 14, in a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.
SP | Felix Hernandez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez, making his spring debut Sunday, March 14, allowed four hits over 2 2/3 innings in a 5-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
SP | Kenshin Kawakami | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Kenshin Kawakami was torched in an 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros Sunday, March 14. Kawakami allowed eight hits and six runs, three earned, over 3 2/3 innings.
SP | Brett Myers | Houston Astros | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Brett Myers started Sunday, March 14, against the Atlanta Braves and picked up the win despite yielding six hits and two runs with six strikeouts and three walks over four full frames.
SP | Colby Lewis | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Colby Lewis struggled in his third start Sunday, March 14, as he allowed six earned runs and six hits in 3 1/3 innings with a walk and four strikeouts. Lewis retired the first three hitters, but allowed seven of his last 14 batters to reach base in a 9-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
SP | Billy Buckner | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Billy Buckner allowed three hits over four innings with a walk and three strikeouts Sunday, March 14, in a 9-3 win over the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Kyle Davies | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
According to The Associated Press, Kansas City Royals SP Kyle Davies struggled through 2 2/3 innings Sunday, March 14, against the Oakland Athletics, as he allowed six runs on seven hits. He walked three and did not strike out a batter.
SP | Trevor Cahill | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Trevor Cahill gave up two hits in four innings with a walk and two strikeouts Sunday, March 14, and he felt so good he threw 12 more pitches in the bullpen.
SP | Joel Pineiro | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joel Pineiro allowed seven hits and four earned runs in three innings Sunday, March 14, against the Chicago Cubs. He allowed three hits and a run in his previous start against the Chicago White Sox on March 4.
SP | Randy Wells | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SP Randy Wells had his scoreless string of five innings over two spring starts snapped Sunday, March 14, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Associated Press reports the Angels got to him for six runs and six hits in the second inning in an 8-7 loss.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg tossed three more scoreless innings in a 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, March 14. Strasburg allowed the Cardinals two singles and a walk while striking out two. He has five scoreless innings in two starts.
SP | Kris Benson | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Gregg Clifton, the agent for free-agent SP Kris Benson (Rangers), said his client is open to accepting a minor league deal, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro.
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch said it is becoming "very evident" SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list, according to The Associated Press. Webb continued to play long toss Saturday, March 13, but it is uncertain when he will make an appearance in a Cactus League game. His last bullpen session was March 4, although Hinch was encouraged that Webb has been throwing breaking balls on flat ground.
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (back) was pushed back one day in order to give him an opportunity to throw a full bullpen session. He will pitch in a minor league game Wednesday, March 17.
SP | Jeremy Sowers | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians P Jeremy Sowers (shoulder) threw a simulated session Saturday, March 13, and is hoping to begin appearing in Cactus League games by the end of this week, according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Sowers is uncertain if he is still competing for a spot in the team's bullpen. "The main concern was getting healthy, then worrying about everything else," he said. "We're getting close to that spot. I still have some hurdles to pass over, in terms of building up my workload. It's too soon to tell how my arm will respond to the stress of game situations."
SP | Mitch Atkins | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs have optioned P Mitch Atkins to Triple-A Iowa, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
SP | Daniel McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SPs Kevin Hart and Daniel McCutchen are the two finalists for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch. The loser of the competition is expected to begin the season as a starter for Triple-A Indianapolis.
SP | Kevin Hart | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SPs Kevin Hart and Daniel McCutchen are the two finalists for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch. The loser of the competition is expected to begin the season as a starter for Triple-A Indianapolis.
SP | Dustin McGowan | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays SP Dustin McGowan (shoulder) threw 44 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Sunday, March 14, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. He is still not throwing bullpen sessions between outings, and his next appearance will be in a minor league game Friday, March 19.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (illness) was scratched from his start Sunday, March 14, due to illness. P Ryne Miller started in his place against the Minnesota Twins.
SP | Eric Hurley | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Texas Rangers have placed SP Eric Hurley (wrist, shoulder) on the 60-day disabled list, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Hurley, who is recovering from shoulder surgery and behind the other pitchers in spring training camp, also has a broken bone in his left wrist which will prevent him from throwing for seven to 10 days. Assistant general manager Thad Levine said the move was made even before the wrist injury was discovered. Hurley will likely participate in extended spring training after the regular season begins and could head to the minor leagues in May on a 30-day medical rehabilitation assignment.
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RP | R.A. Dickey | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
RP | Eddie Kunz | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets reassigned P Eric Niesen, SP Josh Fogg, SP R.A. Dickey, P Travis Blackley, P Bobby Livingston, P Arturo Lopez, RP Eddie Kunz, IF Andy Green, 1B Mike Hessman, IF Mike Cervenak, OF Jesus Feliciano, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, SP Clint Everts and SS Luis Hernandez to minor league camp.
RP | Brandon Lyon | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros RP Brandon Lyon (shoulder) will throw a "controlled game" Wednesday, March 17.
RP | Joel Hanrahan | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan (elbow) is throwing off a mound for the first time this spring Monday, March 15.
RP | Jesse Carlson | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports Toronto Blue Jays RP Jesse Carlson (knee) has been bothered by a sore left medial collateral ligament. He'll throw off a mound Wednesday, March 17, to test it out.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News, Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel (oblique) threw batting practice Monday, March 15, and could pitch in a minor league game in the middle of the week.
RP | Jeff Sues | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Brad Lincoln and SP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Indianapolis. P Bryan Morris was optioned to Class A Bradenton. C Tony Sanchez, P Virgil Vasquez, P Jeff Sues and P Justin Thomas were reassigned to minor league camp.
RP | Mike Hinckley | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports the Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Brandon Erbe and P Troy Patton to Triple-A, P Luis Lebron and P Chorye Spoone to Double-A, and reassigned SP Armando Gabino, P Chris George and P Mike Hinckley to minor league camp.
RP | Jose Ceda | Florida Marlins | Transaction
The Florida Marlins' media department announced the team optioned SP Sean West to Triple-A New Orleans and RP Jose Ceda to Double-A Jacksonville.
RP | Brad Lidge | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge (elbow, knee) will make his spring debut in a minor league game Tuesday, March 14.
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles CL Mike Gonzalez (back) stresses his arm is fine, but he is sidelined for a few days by lower back stiffness.
RP | Warner Madrigal | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press, updating a previous item, reports Texas Rangers P Warner Madrigal (forearm) will now have his MRI Monday, March 15.
RP | Kerry Wood | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood (lat) was scratched from his scheduled appearance Saturday, March 13, due to minor soreness in his lat muscle, according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Wood said he is back on his normal spring schedule and will throw a bullpen session Monday, March 15. He is expected to appear in a Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, March 17.
RP | Danys Baez | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said RP Ryan Madson is first in line to close if CL Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) begins the season on the disabled list, according to The News Journal's Scott Lauber. RP Danys Baez is expected to receive save opportunities as well.
RP | Ryan Madson | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said RP Ryan Madson is first in line to close if CL Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) begins the season on the disabled list, according to The News Journal's Scott Lauber. RP Danys Baez is expected to receive save opportunities as well.
RP | Randor Bierd | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have reassigned Ps Randor Bierd, Casey Kelly, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Adam Mills and Kyle Weiland, 1B Lars Anderson, C Luis Exposito, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro and OFs Ryan Kalish and Che-Hsuan Lin to minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
RP | J.C. Romero | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies RP J.C. Romero (elbow) threw breaking balls in his bullpen session Sunday, March 14, and could face hitters Wednesday, March 17, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
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