Latest Injury News
Carlos Lee is going to most likely miss the rest of the season with a broken pinkie. Lee was hit by a pitch from Bronson Arroyo, and the x-rays showed the break. This is a horrible turn of events for his fantasy owners as Lee was having another underappreciated, yet awesome season. He was batting .318, with 28 HRs, and an NL-leading 100 RBI. There is no way that you can replace the statistics that he is putting up from the free agent pool, and this is the kind of thing that sends fantasy players to the local pub, or to their therapist.
Tim Hudson had Tommy John surgery the other day, and will obviously be gone for the rest of the season. Most likely 2009 is in jeopardy as well. Huddy was continuing his success since joining the Braves this year, but even in keeper leagues, I would definitely let Hudson go.
Orlando Hudson will also miss the rest of the season when he broke his wrist attempting a tag on Brian McCann. Although Hudson isn't a household name or a big time fantasy player, in deeper leagues he is very useful at middle infield. He doesn't excel at any category, but gives you a little contribution in each category.
Adam Jones is also most likely done for the season after breaking a bone in his foot, fouling a ball off of it. Although the rookie had been a disappointment most of the season, he was really starting to come around since the All-Star Break, including a four-hit, six RBI game against the Yankees. For the season Jones hit .279 with seven homers, 50 RBI, and eight steals. He is definitely someone you want to remember towards the end of your draft next season.
After coming off the DL with his blister problem, Kerry Wood is now dealing with back issues as he is finally having the injuries we have all been waiting for him to have this season. He declared himself ready to go on Saturday, but manager Lou Pinella didn't sound as committed. The plan was for him to pitch in non-save situations for a bit after coming off the DL anyway, so it doesn't appear as Wood will be closing this week. If he can recover quickly, perhaps by next weekend he will be back in his normal role.
More closers, Rafael Soriano went to visit the dreaded Dr. James Andrews the other day, whose office I always picture like the torture chambers in the movie Hostel. Just pitchers getting cut up and screaming everywhere. But anyway, Soriano has had an elbow problem all season long, and he recommended some sort of surgery which is way too complicated for me to understand. Bottom line is, don't expect Soriano to be pitching again soon.
On a good note for once, Billy Wagner is set to start a few rehab appearances in the minors with the Mets' affiliate. Look for Wagner to pitch two or three times in A ball, and then the plan is for him to be activated on August 18th when he is eligible to return. All Mets' fans are breathing huge sighs of relief, as their bullpen has been a MESS lately.
How can it be a post about injuries without Rocco Baldelli? Amazingly, Baldelli has fought his way back to the majors and is starting Sunday for the Rays. He is stricken with a rare muscle disorder which effects his energy level and keeps him chronically fatigued. In his 13 game rehab assignment he hit .297 and had three home runs. Although this is a really nice story for a guy who really has been dealt a crappy hand to play, I wouldn't touch him in fantasy baseball.
Quick Notes
Phil Hughes went 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start, allowing just one run and striking out two. He is due to make another rehab appearance, and perhaps return to the Yankees rotation on August 17th.
Evan Longoria is dealing with a sore wrist all weekend, and although he won't play Sunday, says he will be back on Tuesday when the Rays are back on the field.
It is a creaky back that is keeping Ryan Braun sidelined, although this is another one that doesn't sound long term. Look for Braun to miss a few games this week, perhaps until Thursday at the latest. The Brew Crew can't afford to lose this guy's bat for long.
Vernon Wells is set to return for the Jays. He was activated in time for the game on Sunday and was at DH. Manager Cito Gaston said he should return to the outfield this week after missing 26 games with a strained hammy. In 64 games he is batting .287 with nine homers and 42 RBI.
Rangers rookie David Murphy is going to miss two to four weeks after spraining his right knee, and he was placed on the 15-day DL with a PCL sprain suffered in a collision at home plate. He is leading all AL rookies with 74 RBI and 117 hits.
Michael Young left Saturday's game with lingering trouble from his broken finger. I don't know how this guy is playing through this injury, but his manager said he should be back in the lineup on Sunday. It seems to be effecting his batting somewhat, as he only has two hits in his last ten at-bats.
Finally, Tim Wakefield is heading to the DL with tightness in his right shoulder. I guess throwing all of those blazing 78 mph fastballs takes its toll after a while. No real news available if he is going to miss more than the two weeks required with the DL stint.
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Tim Hudson had Tommy John surgery the other day, and will obviously be gone for the rest of the season. Most likely 2009 is in jeopardy as well. Huddy was continuing his success since joining the Braves this year, but even in keeper leagues, I would definitely let Hudson go.
Orlando Hudson will also miss the rest of the season when he broke his wrist attempting a tag on Brian McCann. Although Hudson isn't a household name or a big time fantasy player, in deeper leagues he is very useful at middle infield. He doesn't excel at any category, but gives you a little contribution in each category.
Adam Jones is also most likely done for the season after breaking a bone in his foot, fouling a ball off of it. Although the rookie had been a disappointment most of the season, he was really starting to come around since the All-Star Break, including a four-hit, six RBI game against the Yankees. For the season Jones hit .279 with seven homers, 50 RBI, and eight steals. He is definitely someone you want to remember towards the end of your draft next season.
After coming off the DL with his blister problem, Kerry Wood is now dealing with back issues as he is finally having the injuries we have all been waiting for him to have this season. He declared himself ready to go on Saturday, but manager Lou Pinella didn't sound as committed. The plan was for him to pitch in non-save situations for a bit after coming off the DL anyway, so it doesn't appear as Wood will be closing this week. If he can recover quickly, perhaps by next weekend he will be back in his normal role.
More closers, Rafael Soriano went to visit the dreaded Dr. James Andrews the other day, whose office I always picture like the torture chambers in the movie Hostel. Just pitchers getting cut up and screaming everywhere. But anyway, Soriano has had an elbow problem all season long, and he recommended some sort of surgery which is way too complicated for me to understand. Bottom line is, don't expect Soriano to be pitching again soon.
On a good note for once, Billy Wagner is set to start a few rehab appearances in the minors with the Mets' affiliate. Look for Wagner to pitch two or three times in A ball, and then the plan is for him to be activated on August 18th when he is eligible to return. All Mets' fans are breathing huge sighs of relief, as their bullpen has been a MESS lately.
How can it be a post about injuries without Rocco Baldelli? Amazingly, Baldelli has fought his way back to the majors and is starting Sunday for the Rays. He is stricken with a rare muscle disorder which effects his energy level and keeps him chronically fatigued. In his 13 game rehab assignment he hit .297 and had three home runs. Although this is a really nice story for a guy who really has been dealt a crappy hand to play, I wouldn't touch him in fantasy baseball.
Quick Notes
Phil Hughes went 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start, allowing just one run and striking out two. He is due to make another rehab appearance, and perhaps return to the Yankees rotation on August 17th.
Evan Longoria is dealing with a sore wrist all weekend, and although he won't play Sunday, says he will be back on Tuesday when the Rays are back on the field.
It is a creaky back that is keeping Ryan Braun sidelined, although this is another one that doesn't sound long term. Look for Braun to miss a few games this week, perhaps until Thursday at the latest. The Brew Crew can't afford to lose this guy's bat for long.
Vernon Wells is set to return for the Jays. He was activated in time for the game on Sunday and was at DH. Manager Cito Gaston said he should return to the outfield this week after missing 26 games with a strained hammy. In 64 games he is batting .287 with nine homers and 42 RBI.
Rangers rookie David Murphy is going to miss two to four weeks after spraining his right knee, and he was placed on the 15-day DL with a PCL sprain suffered in a collision at home plate. He is leading all AL rookies with 74 RBI and 117 hits.
Michael Young left Saturday's game with lingering trouble from his broken finger. I don't know how this guy is playing through this injury, but his manager said he should be back in the lineup on Sunday. It seems to be effecting his batting somewhat, as he only has two hits in his last ten at-bats.
Finally, Tim Wakefield is heading to the DL with tightness in his right shoulder. I guess throwing all of those blazing 78 mph fastballs takes its toll after a while. No real news available if he is going to miss more than the two weeks required with the DL stint.
Go to www.fightingchancefantasy.com for more great articles and news like this.
posted by Ryan Hallam at
Sunday, August 10, 2008
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