Fantasy baseball player injury news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Fantasy
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (ear) has been listed as day-to-day. He participated in a light workout Wednesday, May 20, and was scheduled to do the same Thursday, May 21.
Second Baseman
2B | Rickie Weeks | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist) underwent season-ending surgery on his left wrist Wednesday, May 20, and will have the joint immobilized for the next two months. He will wear a splint for the next two weeks and then a long cast for six weeks after that.
Shortstop
SS | Jose Reyes | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (calf) has avoided the disabled list for now.
SS | Cesar Izturis | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles SS Cesar Izturis (groin) ran in the outfield, fielded some grounders and took batting practice before the Thursday, May 21, game against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press.
SS | Omar Infante | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Braves placed SS Omar Infante (hand) and SP Jo-Jo Reyes (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, May 21.
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Steve Buckley, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) has been taking dry swings and one-handed swings while doing some light throwing to stay in shape. He has yet to face live pitching or hit in the batting cage. Lowrie thinks he has roughly 90 percent range of motion in his left wrist.
Third Baseman
3B | Chipper Jones | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (foot) injured his right foot Thursday, May 21, and is day-to-day. He believes he aggravated one of the bunions that caused him problems in 2004 and 2005.
Outfielder
OF | Gary Sheffield | New York Mets | Injury News
Updating previous reports, the New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield (illness) has food poisoning.
OF | Grady Sizemore | Cleveland Indians | Injury News, Fantasy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (elbow) is returning to the outfield this weekend.
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 (toe) was out of the lineup Thursday, May 21, and doesn't expect to start any game this weekend. It's possible that he could pinch-hit as early as Saturday, May 23.
OF | Conor Jackson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News
The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Conor Jackson (illness) said he was told he had "valley fever" that led to pneumonia. There's no timetable for his return.
OF | Rick Ankiel | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel (oblique) still has some slight pain in his left oblique and may not be ready to return this weekend.
OF | Ryan Ludwick | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Ryan Ludwick (hamstring) ran sprints in the outfield Thursday, May 21, and will take batting practice this weekend. He's eligible to return Friday, May 29.
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
Marc Carig, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (back) is out of the lineup Thursday, May 21, with a sore back. Damon ran into the left field fence during the team's game Wednesday, May 20.
OF | Carlos Quentin | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin (heel) recorded an RBI as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning Thursday, May 21.
OF | Marcus Thames | Detroit Tigers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers OF Marcus Thames (rib cage) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo next week, according to manager Jim Leyland.
OF | Coco Crisp | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Coco Crisp (shoulder) received the day off Thursday, May 21, to rest his sore right shoulder. OF Mitch Maier started in center field in place of Crisp.
OF | Travis Buck | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck (shoulder) has been dealing with a sore left shoulder, but said it has been feeling much better recently.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Scott McNeish, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (groin) is expected to return to the lineup Friday, May 22. He is still listed as day-to-day.
OF | Xavier Nady | New York Yankees | Injury News
The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) took 40 swings during batting practice and felt good. Nady said the initial rehab plan was for him to begin throwing two weeks after he started hitting, so it's likely that he will initially return as a hitter and not a fielder.
Starting Pitcher
SP | John Smoltz | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) took a big step in his return from shoulder surgery, throwing three scoreless innings in his first rehabilitation outing Thursday, May 21, at Class A Greenville. Smoltz struck out two with no walks and threw 29 pitches in his first game action in almost a year.
SP | Joba Chamberlain | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
According to The Associated Press, X-rays on New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (knee) turned out negative. It was unclear if the bruised right knee he suffered Thursday, May 21, was severe enough to force him to miss a start.
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw at 60 feet on level ground as part of his rehab efforts.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
Marc Carig, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hip) will pitch Friday, May 22, against the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.
SP | Vicente Padilla | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (shoulder) has been scratched from his start Friday, May 22. Padilla is heading to the disabled list with a strained right shoulder.
SP | Edinson Volquez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction, Breaking News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds placed SP Edinson Volquez (back) on the disabled list Thursday, May 21, with a sore back.
SP | Mike Hampton | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Mike Hampton (thumb) said he is feeling fine and expects to make his next start.
SP | Mark Mulder | Free Agent | Injury News, Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports free-agent SP Mark Mulder (shoulder) is closer to throwing for scouts, according to his agent Gregg Clifton. He has been focused on increasing the ability of his shoulder to roll as he releases the ball and has thrown from 250 feet.
SP | Noah Lowry | San Francisco Giants | Injury News
Andrew Baggarly, of The Mercury News, reports the San Francisco Giants strongly deny misdiagnosing SP Noah Lowry's (shoulder) injury and subjecting him to unnecessary surgery last year. "I'll just say this: We want Noah back on the mound," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He's a good pitcher. That's what our goal is and always will be. That's never going to change."
SP | Jason Schmidt | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque Saturday, May 23.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Frank Francisco | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers RP Frank Francisco (biceps) will be activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 22.
RP | J.J. Putz | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets RP J.J. Putz (neck) has been dealing with a stiff neck recently.
RP | Joakim Soria | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria (shoulder) threw off flat ground Wednesday, May 20, and said he felt fine. However, he is still three to five days away from throwing off a mound, which means it could be at least two more weeks before he returns to active duty.
RP | Jose Valverde | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros RP Jose Valverde (calf) could be close to running, according to team trainer Nate Lucero. "Once he shows he's capable of running, then we'll get him up on the mound and try to move him forward from there," general manager Ed Wade said. "I think we're still talking about several weeks before he's pitching in a big league game."
RP | LaTroy Hawkins | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins (hip) is once again available to pitch after being unavailable Sunday, May 17, with a sore right hip. "I feel a lot better than I did on Sunday morning when I got up. A lot better," Hawkins said. "But I was at home (Monday). I got in the hot tub and did some stuff in the pool instead of just taking the day off, letting everything get stiffened back up. I think it helped."
