Fantasy baseball players in the news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBIs against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. He extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
1B | Jeff Larish | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers have purchased the contract of IF Jeff Larish from Triple-A Toledo, according to The Associated Press.
Second Baseman
2B | Juan Uribe | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 2B Juan Uribe hit a grand slam Saturday, July 24, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Brooks Conrad | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves IF Brooks Conrad hit his second pinch-hit grand slam of the season Saturday, July 24, against the Florida Marlins, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Ben Zobrist | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF Ben Zobrist went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Chone Figgins | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 2B Chone Figgins went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI against the Boston Red Sox Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. He had been benched during the fifth inning of the previous day's game for failing to chase after a ball which sailed over the cutoff man's head and rolled just several feet away from him, allowing a runner to advance. After being informed of his benching by manager Don Wakamatsu, Figgins began shouting across the length of the dugout and shortly thereafter several players and coaches got involved in the scuffle. "During the course of the year there are times people get frustrated about things and things happen," general manager Jack Zduriencik said. "At the end of the day it's behind us."
2B | Carlos Guillen | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers have placed 2B Carlos Guillen (calf) on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right calf, according to The Associated Press.
2B | William Rhymes | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers have purchased the contract of 2B William Rhymes from Triple-A Toledo, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Orlando Hudson | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins 2B Orlando Hudson (oblique) could go on the 15-day disabled list unless he has proven he is healthy enough to return to the lineup, reports Pete Kerzel, of MLB.com.
2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in his return to the lineup Friday, July 23, against the Minnesota Twins, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Eric Young Jr. | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies have transferred 2B Eric Young Jr. (leg) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com.
Shortstop
SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins went 3-for-5 with a triple, three RBIs and a run scored against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press.
Third Baseman
3B | Scott Rolen | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup during the team's upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
3B | Ryan Rohlinger | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants have recalled IF Ryan Rohlinger from Triple-A Fresno, according to CSNBayArea.com.
Catcher
C | Buster Posey | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
Entering play Sunday, July 25, San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey had a 17-game hitting streak, according to The Associated Press. He has matched Orlando Cepeda's 1958 mark for the second-longest streak by a rookie; the record is held by Willie McCovey, who hit safely in 22 consecutive games in 1959.
C | Victor Martinez | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona hinted that C Victor Martinez (thumb) could play Monday, July 26, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald. "All things point to him being ready to go," Francona said.
C | Matt Wieters | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press.
C | Craig Tatum | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction, Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles have optioned C Craig Tatum to Triple-A Norfolk, according to The Associated Press.
C | Rod Barajas | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, New York Mets C Rod Barajas (oblique) is considered day-to-day with a strained right oblique, according to Glenn Rabney, of MLB.com.
C | Taylor Teagarden | Texas Rangers | Transaction
The Texas Rangers have recalled C Taylor Teagarden from Double-A Frisco, reports ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.
C | Matt Treanor | Texas Rangers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Texas Rangers have placed C Matt Treanor (knee) on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, reports ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.
Outfielder
OF | Eugenio Velez | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants OF Eugenio Velez (head) has been released from the hospital, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. He will join the Giants at game time and fly home with the team. Trainer Dave Groeschner said Velez was hit by a foul ball just above the left ear during the game Saturday, July 24.
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart (thumb, wrist) hopes to return to action during the series against the Cincinnati Reds beginning Monday, July 26, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Jody Gerut | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Jody Gerut (heel) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday, July 25, with a Rookie-level Arizona League team, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
OF | Delmon Young | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Delmon Young went 4-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. He is batting .429 with four homers and 22 RBIs during the month of July.
OF | Johnny Damon | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Tigers OF Johnny Damon (illness) was used as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning Saturday, July 24, against the Toronto Blue Jays, despite being out of the starting lineup because of a stomach bug, according to The Associated Press. "He shouldn't have played, because he was sick as a dog, but I gave him a chance to hit," manager Jim Leyland said. C Alex Avila was the only healthy player on the Tigers' bench over the final three innings, following injuries to OF Magglio Ordonez (ankle) and 2B Carlos Guillen (calf).
OF | Gabe Gross | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Gabe Gross went 2-for-3 against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, July 24, to snap a hitless streak of 16 at-bats, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler snapped a 1-for-32 streak with a sixth-inning double against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Jim Edmonds | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Edmonds (Achilles') left the game against the Washington Nationals Saturday, July 24, in the sixth inning, with a tight right Achilles' tendon, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Magglio Ordonez | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Detroit Tigers have placed OF Magglio Ordonez (ankle) on the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Travis Snider | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays OF Travis Snider (wrist) is not expected to rejoin the parent club until Friday, July 30, according to John Lott of the National Post. He had been scheduled to return Tuesday, July 27, but the Blue Jays will need the roster spot for a starting pitcher for their game Wednesday, July 28.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross is unlikely to be moved before the trade deadline, a source told Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
OF | Ryan Raburn | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Breaking, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez (ankle) suffered a fractured right ankle Saturday, July 24, and will miss six to eight weeks, reports Jason Beck, of MLB.com.
OF | Andrew McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (shoulder) took batting practice Saturday, July 24, and may return to the starting lineup Sunday, July 25, according to MLB.com's Matt Fortuna.
OF | Nick Swisher | New York Yankees | Injury
New York Yankees OF Nick Swisher (Achilles') was not in the starting lineup Saturday, July 24, because of an Achilles' injury but was able to enter the game as a pinch hitter, reports The Associated Press' Dave Skretta.
OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner was not in the starting lineup Saturday, July 24, after a quick hospital trip because of acid reflux, according to The Associated Press' Dave Skretta. He is expected to be in the lineup Sunday, July 25.
OF | Tyler Colvin | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Tyler Colvin went 1-for-3 with one home run and one RBI Saturday, July 24, reports The Associated Press. Colvin led off the game with a home run for the second consecutive game.
OF | Reggie Golden | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs have signed OF Reggie Golden, according to USAToday.com.
OF | Gary Matthews Jr. | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds minor league OF Gary Matthews Jr. has opted out of his contract and become a free agent, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
OF | Ryan Ludwick | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Contrary to previous reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have activated OF Ryan Ludwick (calf) from the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com.
OF | Rajai Davis | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Rajai Davis (hamstring) is considered day-to-day because of a mild hamstring strain, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
OF | Luis Durango | San Diego Padres | Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, the San Diego Padres have optioned OF Luis Durango to Triple-A Portland, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Dan Haren | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Fantasy
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded SP Dan Haren to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for SP Joe Saunders, P Patrick Corbin, P Rafael Rodriguez and a player to be named later, report USAToday.com's Mike Dodd and Gabe Lacques.
SP | Joe Saunders | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Transaction, Fantasy
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded SP Dan Haren to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for SP Joe Saunders, P Patrick Corbin, P Rafael Rodriguez and a player to be named later, report USAToday.com's Mike Dodd and Gabe Lacques.
SP | Jon Lester | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester (11-5) allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits over 7 2/3 innings Saturday, July 24, in a loss against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out a career-high 13 batters. Lester held the Mariners hitless for 5 1/3 innings before giving up a two-run homer to OF Michael Saunders.
SP | J.D. Martin | Washington Nationals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP J.D. Martin (back) left the game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, July 24, after just 2 1/3 innings, after aggravating a bulging disk in his lower back which has bothered him for two seasons, according to The Associated Press. He has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
SP | Derek Holland | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland (knee, shoulder) tossed three scoreless innings in a rehab start with the club's Arizona Rookie League farm team Friday, July 23, according to The Associated Press. He is scheduled to make a five-inning start with Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, July 28. Holland could rejoin the Rangers next month.
SP | Chris Volstad | Florida Marlins | Transaction, Fantasy
The Florida Marlins have recalled SP Chris Volstad from Triple-A New Orleans, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Todd Wellemeyer | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants SP Todd Wellemeyer (quadriceps) walked six batters over four-plus innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Fresno Sunday, July 25, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. He could make one more rehab start.
SP | Ross Detwiler | Washington Nationals | Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, the Washington Nationals have recalled SP Ross Detwiler from Double-A Harrisburg, according to USAToday.com.
SP | Ubaldo Jimenez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies SP Ubaldo Jimenez (15-2) allowed six runs on three hits over two innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. He walked six and struck out two in the second-shortest outing of his career. Jimenez has posted a 7.64 ERA over his last six starts, including a 5.67 ERA during the months of June and July.
SP | Roy Oswalt | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt (6-12) allowed six runs on nine hits over five innings in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out three.
SP | Johnny Cueto | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (10-2) allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out six.
SP | Billy Buckner | free agent | Transaction, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers have released SP Billy Buckner, according to The Associated Press.
SP | J.A. Happ | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction, Fantasy
The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled SP J.A. Happ from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Jon Garland | San Diego Padres | Fantasy,
San Diego Padres SPs Jon Garland, Clayton Richard and Mat Latos will pitch in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Tuesday, July 27, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
SP | Clayton Richard | San Diego Padres | Fantasy,
San Diego Padres SPs Jon Garland, Clayton Richard and Mat Latos will pitch in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Tuesday, July 27, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
SP | Mat Latos | San Diego Padres | Fantasy,
San Diego Padres SPs Jon Garland, Clayton Richard and Mat Latos will pitch in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Tuesday, July 27, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
SP | Brian Tallet | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said the team will likely recall a starting pitcher from Triple-A Las Vegas for their game Wednesday, July 28, unless SP Brian Tallet gets through the game Sunday, July 25, with minimal work, according to John Lott of the National Post. SP Brad Mills is the minor league pitcher with the best chance of being called up.
SP | Brad Mills | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said the team will likely recall a starting pitcher from Triple-A Las Vegas for their game Wednesday, July 28, unless SP Brian Tallet gets through the game Sunday, July 25, with minimal work, according to John Lott of the National Post. SP Brad Mills is the minor league pitcher with the best chance of being called up.
SP | Kyle Kendrick | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick will start against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, July 29, according to Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
SP | Ricky Nolasco | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Florida Marlins are not expected to move SP Ricky Nolasco or CL Leo Nunez before the trade deadline, a source told Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
SP | Luke Hochevar | Kansas City Royals | Injury
Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (elbow) threw off of flat ground Saturday, July 24, and said he felt great after the session, reports Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star.
SP | Tom Gorzelanny | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SP Tom Gorzelanny allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings Saturday, July 24, to pick up his sixth win of the season, reports The Associated Press. He struck out three batters and walked three in the game. Gorzelanny has won his last four starts.
SP | Ben Sheets | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Transaction, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right elbow, reports The Associated Press. It's to the same area on which Sheets had surgery in 2009 and was forced to miss that entire season. It's the seventh career trip to the DL for Sheets. SP Dallas Braden will move up and pitch on Sunday, July 25, against the against the Chicago White Sox.
SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) is expected to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento Sunday, July 25, against Tacoma, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
SP | John Maine | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets SP John Maine (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Friday, July 23, to clean scar tissue in his right shoulder, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Mike M. Adams | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres RP Mike M. Adams (oblique) threw a bullpen session Saturday, July 24, according to The Associated Press. It was his first session since being placed on the 15-day disabled list. Adams can be activated Tuesday, July 27.
RP | Kerry Wood | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood (finger) will throw a bullpen session within the next two days, according to The Associated Press. Manager Manny Acta said Wood will be evaluated after the workout before determining when he will be activated.
RP | Taylor Buchholz | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies RP Taylor Buchholz (elbow) allowed two runs on two hits over one inning Saturday, July 24, against the Philadelphia Phillies, with one walk and two strikeouts, according to The Associated Press. It was his first major league appearance since Sept. 9, 2008.
RP | Chris Sampson | Houston Astros | Transaction, Fantasy
The Houston Astros have optioned RP Chris Sampson to Triple-A Round Rock, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Casey Fien | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers have designated RP Casey Fien for assignment, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Leo Nunez | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Florida Marlins are not expected to move SP Ricky Nolasco or CL Leo Nunez before the trade deadline, a source told Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
RP | Jeremy Affeldt | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Transaction
The San Francisco Giants have placed RP Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, reports The Sports Network.
RP | Joakim Soria | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, July 24, to pick up his 27th save of the season, reports Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press.
RP | Michael Bowden | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have optioned RP Michael Bowden to Triple-A Pawtucket, according to USAToday.com.
RP | Andrew Bailey | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics CL Andrew Bailey (back) hopes to return to action Tuesday, July 27, against the Texas Rangers, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Bailey has been bothered by back spasms but has been feeling better recently.
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