Fantasy baseball players in the news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (back) doubled in the second inning to extend his hitting streak to 12 games Saturday, July 3, after missing the previous day with back pain. The Associated Press reports Cabrera finished 1-for-2 with two runs and a pair of walks.
1B | Justin Smoak | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 1B Justin Smoak, who is in the midst of an 0-for-20 slide at the plate, did not start Saturday, July 3, against the Chicago White Sox. According to The Associated Press, IF Joaquin Arias took his place at first.
1B | Adrian Gonzalez | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez (neck) did not play Saturday, July 3, due to a stiff neck. IF Oscar Salazar took his place, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Steve Pearce | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Steve Pearce (knee, ankle) underwent an MRI Friday, July 2, which revealed patella tendonitis in his left knee, reports Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He will have his knee examined by team doctors early next week.
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena is not in the starting lineup Saturday, July 3, reports Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune. Pena is only hitting .174 against left-handed pitchers this season.
1B | Daric Barton | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 1B Daric Barton (shin, knee) was 2-for-5 against the Cleveland Indians Friday, July 2, according to The Associated Press. He was a late addition to the lineup after leaving the game Thursday, July 1, when he bruised his left shin and right knee while attempting to break up a double play.
1B | Todd Helton | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton (back) was scratched from the lineup against the San Francisco Giants Friday, July 2, due to lower back stiffness, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Matt Curry | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction, Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with 1B Matt Curry, according to USAToday.com.
Second Baseman
2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) has started taking batting practice off coaches at the team's minor league complex in Sarasota, reports Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com.
2B | Jeff Baker | Chicago Cubs | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said IFs Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot and Ryan Theriot will split time at second base until someone starts producing offensively, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Mike Fontenot | Chicago Cubs | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said IFs Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot and Ryan Theriot will split time at second base until someone starts producing offensively, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Adam Kennedy | Washington Nationals | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals are returning to the middle infield rotation they used at the beginning of the season, when IFs Ian Desmond, Cristian Guzman and Adam Kennedy split time between second base and shortstop, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Shortstop
SS | Jose Reyes | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (side) did not participate in batting practice or infield practice Saturday, July 3, and said his condition has not improved, according to David Lennon of New York Newsday. He is planning to rest Saturday and is doubtful to return to the starting lineup Sunday, July 4. However, manager Jerry Manuel is not considering putting Reyes on the 15-day disabled list because he can still help the team in games where he doesn't start.
SS | Matt Tolbert | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Minnesota Twins have placed IF Matt Tolbert (finger) on the 15-day disabled list because of an injured right middle finger, according to Kelly Thesier of MLB.com.
SS | Cristian Guzman | Washington Nationals | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals are returning to the middle infield rotation they used at the beginning of the season, when IFs Ian Desmond, Cristian Guzman and Adam Kennedy split time between second base and shortstop, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Third Baseman
3B | Brandon Inge | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers 3B Brandon Inge had three RBIs Saturday, July 3, against the Seattle Mariners in a 6-1 victory, according to The Associated Press. He had a two-run single and an RBI groundout.
3B | Chris D. Johnson | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros 3B Chris D. Johnson doubled twice and had three hits Saturday, July 3, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press.
3B | Nick Punto | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said OF Michael Cuddyer, 3B Nick Punto and 3B Danny Valencia are candidates to receive starts at third base moving forward, reports Jocelyn Syrstad and Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com.
3B | Geoff Blum | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros manager Bradley Mills said IF Geoff Blum (elbow) felt his elbow pop while pulling on his shirt following the game Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He visited a doctor Friday, July 2, where it was discovered that he had loose bodies in his right elbow. Blum is expected to miss three to five days.
3B | Ty Wigginton | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly expressed interest in Baltimore Orioles IF Ty Wigginton, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Charlie Kerfeld, a special assistant to Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., was scouting at Camden Yards for several games earlier this week.
3B | Brett Wallace | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays minor league 3B Brett Wallace (wrist), currently playing for Triple-A Las Vegas, has been sidelined for nearly a week due to a sore right wrist, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The injury is considered minor.
Catcher
C | Carlos Ruiz | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) said he will meet with a concussion specialist again Tuesday, July 6, and hopes to return before the All Star break, reports MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Ruiz said he has not experienced any dizziness or headaches since the last time he met with the specialist.
C | George Kottaras | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers C George Kottaras will play against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, July 3, as a result of C Jonathan Lucroy having more difficulty handling SP Manny Parra's splitters in the dirt, according to The Associated Press.
Outfielder
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart had two singles and extended his hitting streak to 18 games Saturday, July 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Jim Edmonds | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Edmonds had a home run among his four hits Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press, and he also drove in three runs in a 12-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
OF | Carlos Quentin | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin wasn't in the starting lineup Saturday, July 3, as manager Ozzie Guillen gave his everyday right fielder a break after Quentin was hit by a pitch the night before. According to The Associated Press, OF Andruw Jones got the start in right and went 0-for-4.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton extended his home hitting streak to 23 games with a second-inning infield single Saturday, July 3, against the Chicago White Sox. According to The Associated Press, Hamilton is tied with 3B Michael Young (2009) and C Ivan Rodriguez (1995) for the second-longest home streak since the team relocated from Washington in 1972.
OF | Jose Guillen | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen broke a 2-2 tie with a single Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press, and that led his team to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
OF | Hunter Pence | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence took a called third strike and was ejected by home-plate umpire Ed Rapuano Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press. It was his first career ejection.
OF | Aaron Cunningham | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Aaron Cunningham doubled and scored the team's only run Saturday, July 3, as the Padres won 1-0 over the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Juan Rivera | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said OF Juan Rivera's (eyes) vision is back to normal after suffering from blurry vision the last few weeks, according to The Orange County Register's Dan Woike. He said Rivera will return to lineup soon.
OF | Will Venable | San Diego Padres | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The San Diego Padres have placed OF Will Venable (back) on the 15-day disabled list with lower back stiffness, according to the Sports Network.
OF | Xavier Paul | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled OF Xavier Paul from Triple-A Albuquerque, reports MLB.com's Ken Gurnick.
OF | Manny Ramirez | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed OF Manny Ramirez (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring, reports Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com.
OF | Conor Jackson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Conor Jackson (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Saturday, July 3, and could be a candidate for the 15-day disabled list if he is not able to return soon, reports Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle.
OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner went 2-for-3 with his first career grand slam Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press' Dave Skretta.
OF | Jon Jay | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction, Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled OF Jon Jay from Triple-A Memphis, reports Rick Hummel, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
OF | Shin-Soo Choo | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo (thumb) is considered day-to-day because of a right thumb injury and is scheduled to undergo an MRI Saturday, July 3. Manager Manny Acta said Choo feels better today but was not able to give a timetable.
OF | B.J. Upton | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton (quadriceps) is in the starting lineup Saturday, July 3, and does not believe his quadriceps is an issue any longer, reports Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune. Upton believes his three-day rest allowed him to avoid a stint on the 15-day disabled list.
OF | Yoel Araujo | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed 16-year-old Dominican OF Yoel Araujo, reports Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury
Updating a previous report, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said the team is targeting July 15 as the return date for OF Carlos Beltran (knee), reports Adam Rubin, of ESPNNewYork.com.
OF | Chevy Clarke | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed P Cam Bedrosian and OF Chevy Clarke, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Jason Bourgeois | Houston Astros | Transaction, Fantasy
The Houston Astros have optioned OF Jason Bourgeois to Triple-A Round Rock, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (legs) was 0-for-5 with three strikeouts and a run scored in his return to the lineup against the Cleveland Indians Friday, July 2, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Brad Hawpe | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe (ribs) was scratched from the lineup against the San Francisco Giants Friday, July 2, due to bruised ribs, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Starling Marte | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates minor league OF Starling Marte (hand) will return to action with Rookie-level Bradenton Sunday, July 4, after having been sidelined for nearly two months following hand surgery, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Marte will remain with the team for approximately one week before making his next move.
OF | Marcus Thames | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Marcus Thames (hamstring) could be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time for the game against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, July 4, assuming everything goes well in his rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Saturday, July 3, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
OF | Ryan Ludwick | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have placed OF Ryan Ludwick (calf) on the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com. MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports that the move is retroactive to Sunday, June 26, meaning he would be eligible to come off the disabled list Sunday, July 11.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Chris Carpenter | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter failed to retire any of the four batters he faced in the fourth inning Saturday, July 3, against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Associated Press reported Carpenter was charged with eight runs, seven earned, in his shortest outing since April 14, 2009, when he lasted three innings at the Arizona Diamondbacks before injuring a side muscle that landed him on the 15-day disabled list.
SP | Jason Vargas | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Jason Vargas, who lasted 4 1/3 innings, gave up a season-high six runs and lost his second straight start Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press. The Mariners lost 6-1 to the Detroit Tigers.
SP | Justin Verlander | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander struck out 10 batters Sunday, July 3, according to The Associated Press, as the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1.
SP | Rich Harden | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Rich Harden (gluteus) threw another bullpen session Saturday, July 3, in his rehab from a strained gluteal muscle. Harden will need at least one more bullpen session, then throw batting practice before a minor league rehab start.
SP | John Danks | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (7-7) gave up two runs and four hits in six innings Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press. Danks struck out four and walked four in a 3-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. The White Sox have provided three runs or fewer in 10 of his 16 starts this season.
SP | Tommy Hunter | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hunter (5-0) allowed one run, struck out three and walked one Saturday, July 3, in a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Associated Press reports Hunter has gone at least six innings in five of his six starts this season.
SP | Bruce Chen | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen (5-2) allowed a run and two hits in 7 1/3 innings and struck out three as the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 4-2 on Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press. Chen retired the first 18 batters he faced.
SP | Bud Norris | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros SP Bud Norris was strong in a no-decision Saturday, July 3, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. Norris allowed only three singles and three walks while striking out five in a 1-0 loss.
SP | Kevin Correia | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres SP Kevin Correia held the Houston Astros to five hits while striking out four and walking two Saturday, July 3. The Associated Press reported Correia picked up a no-decision. He hasn't won since May 31 against the New York Mets, a span that includes four no-decisions and two losses.
SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano allowed one run on four hits in seven innings Saturday, July 3, reports Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press. He struck out 10 batters and walked one in the game.
SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson allowed one run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings Saturday, July 3, to pick up his eighth win of the season, reports Charles Odum, of The Associated Press. He struck out eight batters and walked two in the game.
SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) is scheduled to throw 20 pitches during a simulated game Sunday, July 4, reports Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle.
SP | Ricky Romero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero allowed eight runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings Saturday, July 3, to suffer his fifth loss of the season, according to The Associated Press' Dave Skretta. It was Romero's shortest outing of his career.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte allowed three runs on five hits in six innings Saturday, July 3, to pick up his 10th win of the season, reports Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press.
SP | Johnny Cueto | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto pitched five scoreless innings Saturday, July 3, but allowed seven hits and walked five innings during his outing, reports The Associated Press.
SP | Randy Wells | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SP Randy Wells allowed one run on five hits in 7 2/3 innings Saturday, July 3, to pick up his fourth win of the season, reports The Associated Press. He struck out five batters and walked one in the game. Wells snapped his streak of six straight losing decisions.
SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (hamstring) was supposed to throw a bullpen session Saturday, July 3, but only threw on flat ground, reports Peter Abraham, of the Boston Globe. The team could push back Buchholz's start to Tuesday, July 6.
SP | Clayton Mortensen | Oakland Athletics | Transaction
The Oakland Athletics have recalled SP Clayton Mortensen from Triple-A Sacramento, reports MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez. Mortensen is scheduled to start Saturday, July 3.
SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
The Oakland Athletics have placed SP Dallas Braden (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow stiffness, reports MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez. The move is retroactive to June 23.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP Livan Hernandez said the team had signed his half-brother, 44-year-old P Orlando Hernandez, to a minor league contract, according to The Associated Press. However, a spokesman for the Nationals declined to comment. "He's in better shape than anybody in baseball," Livan Hernandez said. "It's unbelievable."
SP | Doug Fister | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Doug Fister is 0-1 with a 9.35 ERA in two starts since being activated from the disabled list, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Charlie Morton | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned SP Charlie Morton (shoulder) to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He had already been pitching there on a minor league rehab stint which was scheduled to end Tuesday, July 6. However, team officials decided it would be best to keep him there through at least the All-Star break. "We felt this was the best time to option Charlie," general manager Neal Huntington said. "He is healthy and prepared to come off the disabled list, but we do not see a good fit on the major-league roster at the present time. We believe he will be a quality major-league starting pitcher again for us in the future but, as we weighed our options, we determined the best course of action was to continue his development at Triple-A."
Relief Pitcher
RP | Ramon Troncoso | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned RP Ramon Troncoso to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to USAToday.com.
RP | Francisco Rodriguez | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets CL Francisco Rodriguez (2-2) blew a two-run lead when the Washington Nationals scored three runs in the ninth inning Saturday, July 3, according to The Associated Press. The Nationals rallied for a 6-5 victory.
RP | Rafael Soriano | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays RP Rafael Soriano pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, July 3, to pick up his 20th save of the season, reports Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press.
RP | Billy Wagner | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves RP Billy Wagner pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, July 3, to pick up his 17th save of the season, reports Charles Odum, of The Associated Press.
RP | Carlos Marmol | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol pitched a scoreless 1 1/3 innings Saturday, July 3, to pick up his 15th save of the season, reports The Associated Pres.
RP | Manny Delcarmen | Boston Red Sox | Injury
Boston Red Sox RP Manny Delcarmen (forearm) underwent an MRI and the results did not show any structural damage, reports Peter Abraham, of the Boston Globe. Delcarmen could throw a bullpen session as soon as Friday, July 9.
RP | Jim Johnson | Baltimore Orioles | Injury
Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson (elbow) had to stop his throwing session early Saturday, July 3, because he is still feeling discomfort in his right elbow area, reports Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com.
RP | Tyler Walker | Washington Nationals | Injury
Washington Nationals RP Tyler Walker (shoulder) likely will throw Sunday, July 4, for the first time since receiving a cortisone shot Tuesday, June 29, reports Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post. He hopes to be able to come off the 15-day disabled list as soon as he is eligible.
RP | Casey Fien | Detroit Tigers | Transaction
The Detroit Tigers have optioned RP Casey Fien to Triple-A Toldeo, reports The Detroit Free Press.
RP | Ryan Perry | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Transaction
The Detroit Tigers have activated RP Ryan Perry (shoulder) off the 15-day disabled list, reports The Detroit Free Press.
RP | Orlando Hernandez | free agent | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP Livan Hernandez said the team had signed his half-brother, 44-year-old P Orlando Hernandez, to a minor league contract, according to The Associated Press. However, a spokesman for the Nationals declined to comment. "He's in better shape than anybody in baseball," Livan Hernandez said. "It's unbelievable."
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Entering play Saturday, July 3, New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera had made 16 consecutive scoreless appearances, according to The Associated Press. His ERA for the season stands at 0.86.
RP | Brian Bruney | New York Mets | Fantasy
Updating previous reports, New York Mets RP Brian Bruney has been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo, according to USAToday.com.
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