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   Nolasco's year officially over
Ricky Nolasco, SP FLA

News: According to the Palm Beach Post, Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco's season is over. The right-hander will have surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. Andrew Miller will take his turn in the rotation Friday against the Braves. Nolasco tried to pitch through the injury Saturday at Atlanta and allowed six runs in two innings. After the game, he said his knee wasn't the problem, but he sang a different tune Wednesday. "It's just not letting me do what I want to do," he said. "I can't be trying to go out there to get big-league hitters out and risk my career and my arm."

Analysis: Nolasco's comments Wednesday are pretty much what everybody else has been saying all along. A torn meniscus normally isn't the type of injury you can play through. Fortunately, it's a relatively straightforward injury to repair, so Nolasco should be good to go in 2011. His overall stats were again disappointing, but a couple of especially bad starts -- Saturday's included -- made them look worse than they probably should have. He again had one of the best strikeout-to-walk ratios in the league and will again be a mid-round sleeper in 2011. Feel free to cut him in all season formats, however.
Profile    Hamilton should return Friday
Josh Hamilton, LF TEX

News: Josh Hamilton was held out of the Rangers lineup Wednesday after receiving a shot the previous night for his sore right knee. "I would say I'm 40 to 50 percent better," Hamilton said Wednesday. "I've got two days off here, which will be good. I'll just come in on Friday (after an off-day Thursday) and do all the normal stuff, but I will take it easy the next two days, just kind of rest it. I'll just try to get through it for a couple of weeks and see what happens." Hamilton said there is a possibility for another cortisone shot in a couple of weeks. "It's like having a toothache," Hamilton said. "It hurts all the time. It's that time of year. Just walking around it feels better. That says something. It was bothering me sleeping. I slept better last night."

Analysis: Hamilton, who leads the majors with a .361 batting average, was the DH for two games at Kansas City. He has hit .435 with five home runs and 16 RBI in his past 12 games, though. Among the AL-leaders with 31 home runs, 40 doubles and 97 RBI, he and said he planned to play the outfield Friday. Consider him a veteran to watch closely right now, but he is productive enough even with a chronic knee injury to keep active in all leagues.
Profile    Lee has reason for poor outings
Cliff Lee, SP TEX

News: Texas SP Cliff Lee returned to Arlington on Wednesday with soreness in his back, just one day after a fifth consecutive start in which he allowed four or more runs, reports MLB.com. Texas does not consider the injury to be serious and have not changed their rotation plans as of yet. Lee was given an examination by Dr. Keith Meister, who reported that the injury is muscular in nature and gave him an injection to help alleviate the discomfort. "Meister did not seem to think it was too serious," Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said. "He thinks the injection will give him a lot of relief."

Analysis: Lee will work out on Thursday and will return to the team Friday with the plan that he makes his next scheduled start Tuesday, not Monday as originally thought. That start could still change, however, depending on how Lee feels in the coming days. This situation needs to be monitored through the weekend. Lee remains a solid start in mixed Fantasy leagues, if healthy, despite his recent struggles.
Profile   Vazquez rejoins Yankee rotation
Javier Vazquez, SP NYY

News: MLB.com reports that Javier Vazquez has regained a spot in the rotation. Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced Wednesday that the team has decided to restore Vazquez into the starting mix, having used him for two solid appearances out of the bullpen. Dustin Moseley will be used in relief instead. "We like the way Javy has been throwing the baseball," Girardi said. "We made some minor adjustments, and it seemed to really help him."

Analysis: On Tuesday night, it was reported that Girardi had no plans to put him back into the rotation. How quickly things change. The Yankees were pleased with Vazquez's work on Monday, when he entered in the fifth inning to relieve Moseley and held the A's to a run on two hits, walking one and striking out six. Vazquez has tinkered with mechanics that have made positive changes, allowing him to regain some lost velocity. Vazquez will return to the rotation for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays and Fantasy owners should use the weekend start to determine his viability going forward. In daily formats, we think of him as a worthwhile activation in all AL-only formats and deeper mixed leagues considering his upside.
Profile Lincecum suddenly himself again
Tim Lincecum, SP SF

News: During an August rut in which he went 0-5 with a 7.82 ERA, Giants SP Tim Lincecum tried everything he could think of to get back on track, from experimenting with an over-the-head delivery to asking his dad for pointers. This outing, he pushed any thoughts of mechanics out of his mind and just pitched. Lincecum beat the visiting Rockies on Wednesday, winning for the first time since July 30. He allowed one run on five hits with one walk and nine strikeouts in eight innings. "I had a different mentality," Lincecum said. "This is a big moment and I've got to step up. I wanted to start off the month well."

Analysis: With the turn of the calendar, Lincecum seemed to turn over a new leaf. The last time he walked less than two batters was Aug. 10. The last time he allowed less than two earned runs was July 15. Clearly, something was different about him this time around. He has struggled with his velocity all season but still pitched like an All-Star in the first half, so that likely wasn't the reason for his struggles. If nothing else, you can trust that his focus is where it needs to be, which means he could be in for a big September. Keep the two-time Cy Young winner active for his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday at Arizona, making him a two-start pitcher in Fantasy Week 23 (Sept. 6-12).
Profile   Freeman feels good about debut
Freddie Freeman, 1B ATL

News: Freddie Freeman didn't make the same splash as Jason Heyward in his big-league debut. Still, the 20-year-old first baseman had no complaints about his first game with the NL East-leading Braves. "I felt like the day went really, really slow," said Freeman, who went 0 for 3. "But when the game started, it seemed normal." Freeman spent the year at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he batted .319 with 18 homers, 35 doubles and 87 RBI. He's expected to take over as the starting first baseman in 2011, and Braves fans are clearly looking forward to watching him team with Heyward in the middle of the batting order for years to come. When Freeman came up for the first time, he received a big ovation from the crowd. "It's kind of nice that the fans think you can be that guy," Freeman said. "Hopefully, I can keep up those expectations."

Analysis: Heyward and Freeman were Atlanta's top two hitting prospects coming through the minors, and Heyward locked down the right-field job in spring training. He homered on opening day, was voted a starter in the All-Star game and had his third four-hit game of the season Wednesday against the Mets. Freeman obviously has a ways to go to catch up to him, but it's nice to know the two are in the same ballpark. Freeman won't get regular at-bats down the stretch since the Braves just acquired Derrek Lee from the Cubs, but the Braves will find opportune times to use him. "He'll play once in a while when Derrek needs a day off, pinch-hit and drive in the winning run," manager Bobby Cox said with a smile. A potential .300 hitter with plus power, Freeman is a must-own in long-term keeper leagues.
Profile    Kendall has rotator cuff tear
Jason Kendall, C KC

News: The Royals found out on Wednesday that catcher Jason Kendall has an extensive tear in his rotator cuff and will have surgery on Friday, reports MLB.com. Kendall's season is over and he will hope to return by opening day 2011 thanks to a recovery time of 8-10 months. The injury apparently happened in July. Lucas May and Brayan Pena will share the catching duties going forward.

Analysis: Kendall had his best offensive season since 2006 with Oakland for the Royals this year. He hit .256 with 37 RBI and 12 stolen bases. Kendall played almost every single game and that is where most of his Fantasy value came into play at a thin position in Fantasy. You can cut bait in all Fantasy leagues now. He might just retire at the end of the season, though the plan is for him to be back next year right now.
Profile   Still no timetable for A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez, 3B NYY

News: MLB.com reports that Alex Rodriguez had a promising batting practice session on Wednesday. However, there remains no set schedule for a return. "I'm taking a very precautionary approach," Rodriguez said. "We want to make sure we're as close to 100 percent as possible." Rodriguez also did eight 40-yard dashes on Wednesday, repeating a workout he performed on Monday. He said he ran at about 50 to 60 percent and felt better on Wednesday than he did earlier in the week.

Analysis: Rodriguez said he isn't sure what the next step in his recovery from a strained left calf is. He said much of it depends on how he feels on Thursday. He has been out since Aug. 21 and is eligible to come off the disabled list on Sunday. That doesn't appear all that likely at this point, though it could change. Monitor his progress leading up to Fantasy Week 23 (Sept. 6-12) before making a decision. Fantasy owners should be prepared to go without him again, however.
Profile   Allen's 2010 debut a grand one
Brandon Allen, 1B ARI

News: Making an impressive 2010 debut with Arizona, converted first baseman Brandon Allen hit his first career grand slam and made several rangy catches in left field to lead his team to victory Wednesday against the Padres. "Unbelievable," said Diamondbacks SP Barry Enright. "I cannot say enough." Allen made his way through Arizona's minor-league system with his bat, slugging 25 homers with 86 RBI in 107 games at Triple-A Reno this season. Looking to find a way to get his bat to the majors, Arizona started occasionally sending Allen out to left field this season in Reno, an experiment that had gone relatively well because of his athleticism. Allen earned a September call-up on Wednesday and found himself in the starting lineup, batting eighth and playing left field. "He was very comfortable out there," Diamondbacks interim manager Kirk Gibson said. Allen finished 2 for 3.

Analysis: Allen's power potential goes without saying. His plate discipline, on the other hand, deserves a mention. He complied a .405 on-base percentage at Reno even though he hit only .261. With the Diamondbacks in rebuilding mode, he'll probably get most of the starts in left field the rest of the way. He's worth a flier in deeper leagues if you're looking for cheap power numbers.
Profile   Espinosa to get look at 2B
Daniel Espinosa, SS WAS

News: The Nationals called up infielder Daniel Espinosa and catcher Wilson Ramos from the minor leagues Wednesday. Espinosa had 22 home runs and 25 stolen bases in the minors this season. "He plays second and short, so he'll do both up here," National manager Jim Riggleman said, "but he'll get significant time at second base."

Analysis: Espinosa enjoyed a breakthrough season in the minors in 2010, hitting .268 with 22 homers, 69 RBI, 80 runs, 25 steals, a .337 on-base percentage and .464 slugging percentage in 481 at-bats between Double- and Triple-A. The 23-year-old looks like he could secure for a starting job in spring 2011, if not down the stretch. Consider him a sleeper pickup in deeper formats, especially NL-only leagues. He could even impact mixed formats if he can get hot and make a dent at the thin shortstop position, where he is initially eligible on CBSSports.com.
Profile   Ramirez outrighted by Braves
Wilkin Ramirez, LF ATL

News: The Braves outrighted outfielder Wilkin Ramirez off the 40-man roster Wednesday.

Analysis: Ramirez has pop in his bat, but he is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues.
Profile    Medlen moved to 60-day DL
Kris Medlen, RP ATL

News: The Braves moved starting pitcher Kris Medlen (Tommy John elbow surgery) to the 60-day DL on Wednesday. The 24-year-old right-hander tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Aug. 4 and will likely need 12 months of rehabilitation before pitching again.

Analysis: Medlen began the season in the bullpen but proved plenty capable of holding down a rotation spot, going 5-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 14 starts. He has decent strikeout potential and a low walk rate for a pitcher with his limited experience, so he could make an impact in Fantasy when he returns. He won't be worth drafting in 2011, though, since he figures to miss most of the season.
Profile   Sale shaky, but picks up save
Chris Sale, SP CHW

News: After struggling Bobby Jenks earned a one-out save despite allowing a hit Tuesday night, the White Sox turned to 2010 first-round pick Chris Sale for the save chance Wednesday in a matinee against the Indians, clinging to a 6-4 lead. He got the job done, but not without two walks. Sale fell behind the first three batters, striking one out before walking the next two. He then got a potential game-inning double-play that was thrown wide of the first baseman. He rallied to strike out Shin-Soo Choo for the final out.

Analysis: Sale has been dominant of late, but going from Florida Gulf Coast to the major leagues was a big enough jump. Going from college baseball to closing in a pennant race is something else. Consider Sale a potential sleeper for saves right now, but he will need to show better command than he did Wednesday before you and the White Sox can really trust him as a closer. He is a nice sleeper available in 96 percent of CBSSports.com's leagues, though.
Profile    Lowe won't pitch on Friday
Derek Lowe, SP ATL

News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Braves SP Derek Lowe will not pitch Friday against the Marlins as his elbow is still bothering him. Kenshin Kawakami is likely to take the start instead.

Analysis: Lowe had an injection done on his elbow a few days ago, but the joint clearly didn't respond as Lowe and the Braves medical staff had hoped. Those of you who benched Lowe for Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 30-Sept. 5) clearly made the right decision at this point, and hopefully skipping this start will be all the veteran needs to get back healthy. With his poor performances in August, this problem might have been bothering him for a while, though, and he could well end up on the DL after all is said and done. When healthy and pitching well, Lowe can be worth using in most mixed Fantasy formats.
Profile Manny makes White Sox debut
Manny Ramirez, LF CHW

News: White Sox OF Manny Ramirez made his debut for Chicago on Wednesday in a win over the Indians. Ramirez, who played DH, went 1 for 3 with a single before being lifted for a pinch runner in the eighth.

Analysis: The home crowd in Cleveland had a mixed reaction on Wednesday for Ramirez, who spent eight seasons as an Indian. While his debut wasn't anything to write home about, Ramirez is in a position to have a monster final month in the middle of a pretty potent White Sox lineup. He should be active in the large majority of Fantasy formats right now.
Profile Rodney ready to roll as closer?
Fernando Rodney, RP ANA

News: Angels closer Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth inning Wednesday against the Mariners for his eighth save in 11 chances. He did not allow a hit or a walk in the inning and earned his second save since Brian Fuentes was dealt to the Twins.

Analysis: Rodney's first save chance since the trade was rocky as he allowed an earned run on Monday against the Mariners. He was much sharper on Wednesday. He has experience in the closer role and is a viable No. 2 RP option for the stretch run as long as he retains the closer role.
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