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Darin Erstad, OF, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAstros | Three file for free agency The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad, SP Mike Hampton and OF Jason Michaels filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Astros | Update on Erstad Updating a previous item, MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (back) is dealing with significant lower back spasms. Astros | Berkman, Erstad out Tuesday MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman (back, hip) and OF Darin Erstad (shoulder) are out of the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 15. Berkman is dealing with back and hip issues and Erstad is suffering from a sore right shoulder. Astros | Erstad activated MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports the Houston Astros activated OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) from the disabled list Friday, Aug. 7. Erstad is starting at first base Friday. Astros | Erstad will rehab this week Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) will be joining Double-A Corpus Christi in San Antonio Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, for a brief rehab assignment. Erstad has been on the DL since Sunday, July 19, with a strained left hamstring. Astros | Erstad healing slowly The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros 1B Darin Erstad (hamstring) has made slow progress with his hamstring injury. Astros | Erstad expects to be activated when eligible Jose de Jesus Ortiz and Richard Justice, of the Houston Chronicle, report Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) expects to be activated from the disabled list when he is eligible. "From what I have experienced myself, two weeks should be good," Erstad said. "In my role, it's not like I'm playing every day anyway. Just to be able to pinch hit, I just can't imagine that it won't be ready in two weeks." Astros | Erstad to DL Joseph Duarte, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros placed OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, July 20, with a strained left hamstring. The move is retroactive to Sunday, July 19. Astros | Erstad sits The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 1B Darin Erstad (hamstring) was out of the lineup Sunday, July 19. Astros | Erstad day-to-day MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports on her Twitter page that Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) left the game Saturday, July 18, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a left hamstring strain. He is listed as day-to-day. Astros | Tender hammy sidelines Erstad Jose De Jesus Ortiz, of The Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) had a tender hamstring, which is why he was replaced in left field by OF Matt Kata to resume the suspended game Thursday, July 9. "Darin has a little nagging injury," Astros manager Cecil Cooper said. "And it was probably not best to put him on the defensive end. … He's having a hamstring problem. He's available to pinch hit." Astros | Erstad snaps slump with hit The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad hit a two-out double to left field in the fifth inning, snapping an 0-for-28 slump, in his team's 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers Thursday, June 18. Astros | Erstad seeing more playing time Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad will continue to see playing time as long as 1B Lance Berkman (wrist) is out of the lineup. Astros | Erstad hits Harden well MLB.com reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad is hitting .308 with three RBIs in 26 at-bats in the last five years against Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden. Astros | Erstad goes deep Wednesday Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad hit a solo home run in Spring Training Wednesday, April 1. Astros | Erstad out with sickness Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (flu) is not playing Wednesday, March 25, because he is suffering from flu-like symptoms. Astros | Erstad expected to play Wednesday Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (cheek) is expected to play in the team's Spring Training opener Wednesday, Feb. 25, and serve as the designated hitter. He is expected to play in the outfield Thursday, Feb. 26. Astros | Erstad cleared to work out The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports a day after he was hit on his cheekbone near his right eye during outfield drills, Houston Astros 1B Darin Erstad (cheek) went to a local hospital for X-rays that revealed a small fracture near the eye. He suffered the injury when he missed a sinking line drive fielding balls off a machine. He won't participate in the intrasquad game on Feb. 24 or lift weights for a few days, but he has been cleared for all other baseball activities. Astros | Erstad hit in face Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad (cheek) was hit in the cheekbone during outfield drills Sunday, Feb. 22, causing some redness and swelling. He is expected to undergo X-rays for precautionary reasons. Astros | Erstad hits game-winning homer Friday Chris Duncan, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth Friday, Sept. 26. It was Erstad's third career game-winning home run. Astros | Erstad hitting well as starter Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad has raised his average as a starter to .297 in 59 starts this year. He is hitting .317 in his last 27 games. Astros | Erstad's contract extended The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad's contract was extended through 2009 Friday, Aug. 29. He will make $1.75 million including bonuses next year. Astros | Erstad homers Sunday The Associated Press' Howie Rumberg reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad hit his third homer of the year Sunday, Aug. 24. Astros | Erstad back to the bench Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad will return to the bench with the return of OF Michael Bourn (ankle). Astros | Erstad the starting center fielder Jose De Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad is the team's starting center fielder for the time being, according to manager Cecil Cooper. Astros | Erstad earns another start in center The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad started in center field for the fourth time in five games Tuesday, July 8. Michael Bourn is in an 0-for-19 slump, and manager Cecil Cooper said Erstad had earned the right to play. "We're going to go on a performance-type situation," Cooper said. "If you play well you get to play, and Darin has been swinging the bat well. It's not a demotion." Astros | Erstad starts in center field Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad received the start in center field Friday, June 6. Astros | Erstad knocks pinch-hit homer Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad had a game-tying pinch-hit three-run homer Thursday, May 15, reports The Associated Press' Janie McCauley. It was the first ever pinch-hit homer of his career. Astros | Erstad to start in centerfield Tuesday Joseph Duarte, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad will start in centerfield Tuesday, April 22, in place of injured OF Michael Bourn (groin). Astros | Erstad gets a spot start Sunday Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad got a spot start in right field in place of slumping OF Hunter Pence Sunday, April 13, reports The Associated Press' Chris Duncan. Erstad went 1-for-2 and scored a run. The veteran is hitting .286 in limited action. Astros | Erstad perfect at the plate Thursday Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad went 2-for-2 with a walk in the team's spring training game Thursday, March 27. Astros | Erstad to fill reserve role The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad will fill a reserve role. "He'll be a left-handed bat off the bench," said Astros general manager Ed Wade. "He has a lot of versatility." Erstad can play first base and all three outfield spots and is the only player in baseball history to win a gold glove as an infielder and outfielder. Astros | Erstad deal is worth $1 million Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press reports the one-year deal signed by Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad is worth $1 million plus incentives. Astros | Team agrees with Erstad Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros have agreed to terms with free-agent OF Darin Erstad (White Sox) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. White Sox | Erstad files for free agency Updating a previous item, The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad has filed for free agency. White Sox | Team declines option on Erstad Scott Merkin, of WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox have declined to exercise a $3.5 million option on OF Darin Erstad for the 2008 season. Erstad has filed for free agency. White Sox | Erstad will start in place of Pods Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad will start in place of OF Scott Podsednik (rib cage) until Podsednik returns. White Sox | Erstad to play first base Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen plans to use OF Darin Erstad at first base during the team's weekend series against the Seattle Mariners, because 1B Paul Konerko is away from the team, due to the death of his grandmother, according to the Associated Press. White Sox | Erstad leaves game in sixth inning Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (hamstring) left the game Thursday, Aug. 2, in the sixth inning due to an apparent hamstring injury, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. White Sox | Erstad activated from DL Updating previous items, the Associated Press' Jay Cohen reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (sprained left ankle) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday night, July 31. White Sox | Erstad has return pushed back Paul Ladewski, of the Daily Southtown, reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle, neck) had his return to the team pushed back until next week due to a stiff neck. White Sox | Erstad still experiencing neck stiffness Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (neck) was a late scratch Wednesday, July 25, due to neck stiffness and did not start Thursday, July 26, for Triple-A Charlotte. White Sox | Erstad near return to lineup The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said OF Darin Erstad (ankle) should be ready to return to the team in a few days. White Sox | Erstad to begin rehab Monday Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte Monday, July 16. There is currently no set date for his return, but he will keep in contact with general manager Kenny Williams. His return will be when he feels comfortable with the strength in his ankle. White Sox | Erstad hopes to start rehab on ankle The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle) hopes to start a minor-league rehabilitation assignment before the team completes an 11-game trip. Erstad said the only difficulty he has experienced is cutting and turning on the ankle. White Sox | Erstad to DL The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, June 23, after re-injuring his left ankle making a diving catch the day before. White Sox | Erstad aggravates ankle injury Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle) aggravated a left ankle injury, Friday, June 22, against the Chicago Cubs, while making a diving catch in the first inning, according to the Associated Press. He stayed on the field, but did not bat in the bottom half of the inning. Erstad left for an MRI exam, and the results are not expected until Saturday, June 23. White Sox | Erstad activated off disabled list Updating a previous report, Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago White Sox activated OF Darin Erstad (ankle) off the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 22. White Sox | Erstad to return Friday According to Scott Merkin, of WhiteSox.MLB.com, Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle) should be back in the lineup Friday, June 22. Erstad has missed three weeks due to a sprained ankle. White Sox | Erstad rehab update Chicago White Sox OF Darin Erstad (ankle) said his ankle has not yet recovered to the point where he is able to play, according to Jeremy Anders, for Chicago.Whitesox.MLB.com. He tested the ankle in drills, Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16, and will continue to do so until it's ready to go. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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