Fantasy baseball player injury news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (groin) and SS Nick Punto (back) are in the starting lineup Friday, July 3.
Second Baseman
2B | Freddy Sanchez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Freddy Sanchez (back) was a late scratch Friday, July 3, because of back tightness. He is listed as day-to-day.
2B | Kelly Johnson | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves placed 2B Kelly Johnson (wrist) on the disabled list Friday, July 3, with right wrist tendonitis.
Shortstop
SS | Nick Punto | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (groin) and SS Nick Punto (back) are in the starting lineup Friday, July 3.
SS | Alexei Ramirez | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Mark Liptak, of ChicagoNow.com, reports Chicago White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez (finger) is not in the lineup Friday, July 3.
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Ben Collins, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, July 3. Manager Terry Francona said Lowrie could also play shortstop with Pawtucket this weekend.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) is progressing but is unavailable to swing a bat, according to manager Tony La Russa.
3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) said that he feels good enough to play Friday, July 3, after being placed on the disabled list earlier this week. "I feel great actually," Lowell said. "I didn't know what to expect with the injection. I was relieved when they took out the fluid. I thought they'd find something."
3B | Edwin Encarnacion | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds activated 3B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3.
Catcher
C | Ryan Doumit | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Ryan Doumit (wrist) caught five innings of a Gulf Coast League game Friday, July 3, which was his first action since breaking his right wrist April 19. He was hitless in two at-bats with a walk in the first of two scheduled games in the rookie league. "I'll play one more game here [Saturday], then go to Indy [Triple-A Indianapolis] for four or five games. Then I will be back up with the team," Doumit said. "The wrist feels good. It felt good to get back out on a baseball field and break a bit of a sweat." Doumit is not expected back until after the All-Star Game.
C | Mike Redmond | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Mike Redmond (forearm) is very sore Friday, July 3, and is unlikely to be available.
C | Wilkin Castillo | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction
The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds moved C Wilkin Castillo (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3.
Outfielder
OF | Eric Byrnes | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Eric Byrnes (hand) had the cast taken off his left hand Friday, July 3, and is wearing a splint.
OF | Carlos Quentin | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin (foot) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. He will play three innings the first game and five innings the following game. The team is hoping to have him back shortly after the All-Star break.
OF | Raul Ibanez | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) will not begin his rehab assignment Friday, July 3, and might not at all this weekend. He is listed as day-to-day and will meet with a doctor Friday.
OF | Alfredo Amezaga | Florida Marlins | Injury News
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) visited with a doctor Wednesday, July 1, and the diagnosis remains a bone bruise. He has been advised to continue resting his knee.
OF | Nate McLouth | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Atlanta Braves OF Nate McLouth (hamstring) is leading off and playing center field Friday, July 3.
OF | Coco Crisp | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Transaction
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals OF Coco Crisp (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Kevin Slowey | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Transaction, Breaking News, Fantasy
The Minnesota Twins have placed SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list, due to a strained right wrist, according to The Sports Network. He started Friday, July 3, against the Detroit Tigers, but was pulled from the game after allowing six runs on five hits over three innings. Slowey said the pain in his wrist affected how he held onto the ball. He will be examined Monday, July 6.
SP | Yusmeiro Petit | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks SP Yusmeiro Petit (shoulder) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to ESPN.com.
SP | Claudio Vargas | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have activated P Claudio Vargas (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list, according to ESPN.com.
SP | Aaron Laffey | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Aaron Laffey (oblique) gave up seven runs over four innings during a rehab start for Triple-A Columbus Friday, July 3.
SP | Kyle Lohse | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse (forearm) will make another start with Triple-A Memphis Tuesday, July 7.
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Ben Collins, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will begin playing catch from 60 feet Friday, July 3.
SP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies moved SP Brett Myers (hip) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3.
SP | Anibal Sanchez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, July 4. However, there is no timetable for his return.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Hong-Chih Kuo | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have transferred RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list, according to ESPN.com.
RP | Rafael Betancourt | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Rafael Betancourt (groin) pitched a scoreless inning during a rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus Friday, July 3.
RP | Manny Corpas | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas (elbow) played long toss Friday, July 3, and will throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, July 4.
RP | Oliver Perez | New York Mets | Injury News
The Associated Press reports New York Mets P Oliver Perez allowed three runs in five-plus innings of work Friday, July 3, in a Triple-A rehabilitation start. Perez is expected to rejoin the Mets for a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, July 8.
RP | Kiko Calero | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Kiko Calero (shoulder) is slated to throw in a rehab game Saturday, July 4, and Monday, July 6, with Single-A Jupiter. Calero could rejoin the team as early as July 9.
RP | Matt Lindstrom | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom (elbow) is scheduled to throw off flat ground for roughly five to 10 minutes Friday, July 3.
RP | Shawn Kelley | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners activated RP Shawn Kelley (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 3.
RP | Scott Downs | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian posted on his Twitter page that Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said it is unlikely that RP Scott Downs (toe) will come off the disabled list this weekend.
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