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| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Jason Bulger | R | Out | Oct 4 | shoulder | Day to day | | Latest News:
The Angels were pleased with the results of Jason Bulger's bullpen session Wednesday and have cleared him for action. The Angels training staff wanted to be sure he showed no abnormal soreness in his shoulder Thursday or Friday. Bulger, a right-hander, went 6-1 with a 3.56 ERA in 64 relief appearances during the regular season. | | | | | | Kelvim Escobar | S | D.L. | Jun 16 | shoulder | Out Indefinitely | | Latest News:
Manager Mike Scioscia said that Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) probably won't return to the majors in 2009. "The medical department and Dr. [Lewis] Yocum keep tabs, but with Kelvim, each passing day means there's less and less chance he'll return," Scioscia said. "His shoulder isn't responding, and there's not really new news there." The right-hander belongs on waivers in most formats. | | | | | | Scot Shields | R | D.L. | May 27 | knee | Likely out for the season | | Latest News:
Scot Shields (knee) had a follow-up exam with team physician Dr. Lewis Yocum Friday in Los Angeles. "I think everything is on schedule," Shields said. "I feel really good. There's no limp anymore. I think once baseball activity begins it'll be a little sore." He's aiming to be at full strength by the start of spring training in 2010. | | | | | | Dustin Moseley | S | D.L. | Apr 18 | hip | Done for season | | Latest News:
The Angels revealed to the media Monday that reliever Dustin Moseley underwent hip surgery about a month ago. Moseley won't return this season. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list back in mid-April with elbow tightness and developed several other injuries during his attempted rehab. Winter ball is out of the cards too. The right-hander will aim to be at full strength by spring training 2010. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Brian Moehler | S | Out | Oct 5 | knee surgery | Done for season | | Latest News:
Astros exercised RHP Brian Moehler's 2010 option worth $3 million. Moehler, a 37-year-old right-hander, went 8-12 with a 5.47 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 29 starts this season with the Astros. He averaged only 5 1/3 innings per outing over the course of the season, and struggled mightily down the stretch. He should be avoided in nearly every fantasy draft next spring. | | | | | | Chad Paronto | R | Out | Sep 29 | hamstring | Done for season? | | Latest News:
Chad Paronto (hamstring) is hoping to return before the end of the season. Paronto suffered a strained left hamstring Thursday night after throwing 1 1/3 scoreless inning of relief against the Phillies. Interim manager Dave Clark isn't too optimistic about his return. "It doesn't look good," said the skipper. "I know the hamstring pull was pretty severe." | | | | | | Roy Oswalt | S | D.L. | Sep 25 | back | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Astros named Brad Arnsberg pitching coach, Al Pedrique bench coach and Bobby Meacham first-base coach. If the Astros had many young pitchers worth worrying about, we'd be more critical of the Arnsberg hiring. His track record when it comes to injuries, both in Florida and Toronto, is horrible. Pitchers seem to like him, though, and the Astros don't have many talented young arms to burn out. Pedrique, the Astros' third-base coach for a time last year, was one of the candidates for the managerial vacancy before Brad Mills was hired. | | | | | | Billy Sadler | R | D.L. | Sep 16 | - | | | Latest News:
Astros placed RHP Billy Sadler on the 60-day disabled list with right shoulder scapular dyskinesis. Called up on September 7, Sadler made only one appearance for the Astros, allowing two runs in 1 1/3 innings. Sadler was signed to a minor league deal by the Astros on August 6 after he was released by the Giants. The 27-year-old went 5-3 with a 5.12 ERA in 16 starts combined for Triple-A affiliates Round Rock and Fresno. | | | | | | Alberto Arias | R | D.L. | Aug 28 | knee | Done for season | | Latest News:
Alberto Arias underwent surgery on his right knee Wednesday and won't pitch again this season. Arias has been sidelined since August 24 with Fabella syndrome behind his right knee. The 25-year-old right-hander had a 3.35 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 42 appearances, spanning 45 2/3 innings this season. | | | | | | Mike Hampton | S | D.L. | Aug 18 | shoulder | Done for season | | Latest News:
Mike Hampton underwent successful surgery Tuesday on his left shoulder. The procedure, performed at the Hospital For Special Surgery in New York City, revealed a full tear of his rotator cuff and some partial labrum damage. Hampton, 37, is expected to miss the entire 2010 season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Ryan Sweeney | OF | Out | Sep 30 | knee | Day to day | | Latest News:
Ryan Sweeney (knees) was out of Wednesday's lineup and he could be shut down for the year. Sweeney has had trouble with both of his knees this season and is scheduled to to receive platelet-rich plasma injections for his ailing patella tendons after the season. He'll avoid surgery, but will have to sit immobilized for three weeks once he has the plasma injections. Travis Buck filled in on Wednesday. | | | | | | Scott Hairston | OF | Out | Sep 22 | hip | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Scott Hairston probably won't play this week because of pain in his back and hip. Eric Patterson has been helping to fill in for him in the outfield, so he's worth using in AL-only leagues. | | | | | | Vin Mazzaro | S | D.L. | Sep 18 | shoulder | Done for season | | Latest News:
Athletics placed RHP Vin Mazzaro on the 60-day disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. And now it's official. Mazzaro was told he'd be shut down for the year Thursday night and will be given the entire offseason to rest his shoulder. The 22-year-old showed flashes of potential this year but has a ways to go before he becomes a key member of the rotation. He should be ready for action by the start of spring training next year. | | | | | | Brett Tomko | R | Out | Sep 15 | elbow | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Brett Tomko (arm) has been shut down for the rest of the season. Tomko was diagnosed with nerve damage in his throwing arm earlier this week. He'll finish the year 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA and 4-1 with a 2.95 ERA over his last six starts. The impending free agent has said he'd like to re-sign with Oakland, but other teams might desire his services after such a fine finish. A bidding war for Brett Tomko? Should be a fun offseason. | | | | | | Dallas Braden | S | D.L. | Aug 8 | ankle | Done for season | | Latest News:
Athletics transferred LHP Dallas Braden from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Braden's left foot was "traumatized" by a rash in late August and he'll need the next few months for recovery. The 25-year-old southpaw finished the 2009 season with a 3.89 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 22 starts. | | | | | | Josh Outman | S | D.L. | Jun 24 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Josh Outman, who underwent Tommy John surgery in late June, began a throwing program last week in St. Louis. Tommy John recovery times for vary for pitchers, but usually range from 12-18 months. He's on the right track and hopes to be ready for big league action shortly after the All-Star break next season. Outman was 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 12 starts this year before injuring his left elbow. | | | | | | Eric Chavez | 3B | D.L. | May 19 | herniated disc | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Eric Chavez will attempt to return to play third base for the A's next spring training. "I'll try to get in great shape, roll the dice and see what happens," Chavez said. He underwent a second microdiscectomy on his back in June. There's no guarantee that he'll ever be a major contributor again. | | | | | | Dan Giese | R | D.L. | May 18 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Dan Giese underwent successful Tommy John surgery Tuesday. Giese will be out for the next 12-18 months. The journeyman righty will have to earn his way back to the majors in late 2010 or 2011. | | | | | | Justin Duchscherer | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Return August? | | Latest News:
General manager Billy Beane doesn't plan to be active in the free agent market. "We're going to look at young players to fill spots, first and foremost," Beane said, with an eye towards top prospects Brett Wallace and Chris Carter. "If those players we'd like to acquire aren't obtainable, we'll consider bringing in guys who can hold the positions down. We're going to stay disciplined and try to do everything we can to fill those spots with young players." Beane would consider re-signing Justin Duchscherer or Adam Kennedy, but will let them entertain offers on the open market first. Such a strategy would effectively squash the chances of a Miguel Tejada or Carlos Delgado landing in Oakland. | | | | | | Joey Devine | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Joey Devine played catch Saturday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John Surgery in April. Devine is aiming to be at full health by the start of spring training 2010. If he reaches his goal, there's a good chance he'll be battling Andrew Bailey for ninth-inning duties next season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Adam Lind | DH | Out | Sep 30 | elbow | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Adam Lind (elbow) is hoping to return to action on Saturday. Lind hasn't appeared in a game since taking a Jonathan Papelbon off his right elbow Wednesday. He was still a little sore Friday evening. | | | | | | Scott Downs | R | Out | Sep 27 | hamstring | Possibly out for season | | Latest News:
Scott Downs is not expected to pitch the remainder of the season. Downs has been nursing a sore hamstring. If he doesn't appear in a game, he will finish the season with nine saves and a 3.09 ERA. He will compete for the closer's job in spring training, although the job seems Jason Frasor's to lose. | | | | | | Marco Scutaro | SS | Out | Sep 20 | foot | Done for season? | | Latest News:
According to his agent Peter Greenberg, free agent Marco Scutaro will "entertain all possibilities," including a return to the Blue Jays, reports FOXSports.com. "He definitely hasn't closed the door on Toronto at all," Greenberg said. Scutaro batted .282/.379/.409 with 12 homers, 60 RBI and 100 runs scored in 2009, and is drumming up interest as a shortstop or a second baseman. According to Greenberg, Scutaro was offered a contract extension by the Blue Jays both during and after the season. Scutaro would consider accepting a one-year deal if he is offered arbitration. | | | | | | Jesse Litsch | S | D.L. | Apr 14 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Jesse Litsch is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Friday. Litsch had been rehabbing in Florida since mid April after two previous MRI exams revealed no ligament damage. He was never able to get over the hump, however, and was continuing to suffer from intermittent soreness. Dr. James Andrews, who twice ruled out surgery while recommending rest, will perform the operation. | | | | | | Dustin McGowan | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | shoulder | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Dustin McGowan made 50 throws from 125 feet on Monday and reported no pain or discomfort in his surgically repaired knee. McGowan underwent shoulder surgery more than a year ago and was unable to recover in time to take the mound this season. He even hurt his knee while rehabbing and had to undergo additional surgery a few weeks ago. The right-hander is hoping to be back to full strength by the start of spring training. | | | | | | Shaun Marcum | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
Sean Marcum (elbow) will pitch in the Blue Jays' fall instructional league. Marcum underwent Tommy John surgery last September and was set back by a lower back injury in late July. He's feeling better these days and, as the Toronto Sun notes, could be the Opening Day starter next year if Roy Halladay is traded this offseason. Marcum had a 3.39 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 25 starts in 2008. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Matt Diaz | OF | Out | Oct 2 | thumb | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Matt Diaz will miss the final two games of the Braves' season due to an infection in his right thumb. Diaz was scratched on Friday after waking up with significant swelling in the thumb that morning, and further examination revealed that the issue was caused by a foreign body under his skin -- perhaps a shard of bat. He wraps up his season with a very strong .313/.390/.488 line. | | | | | | Jo-Jo Reyes | S | D.L. | May 21 | hamstring | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Jo-Jo Reyes re-injured his right hamstring on Tuesday in his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett. Reyes aggravated the injury while covering first base against the first batter he faced. Reyes was placed on the disabled list on May 21 after straining his right hamstring in his first relief appearance since having been demoted from the starting rotation. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Craig Counsell | 2B | Out | Oct 5 | knee surgery | Return April? | | Latest News:
Craig Counsell has attracted interest from 12 teams, reports Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Olney thinks it is possible he will leave Milwaukee for a multi-year deal. Counsell, who turns 40 next August, batted .285/.357/.408 with four homers, 31 RBI and 61 runs scored in 2009 while shouldering his biggest workload since the 2005 season. Olney writes that he could be a possible fit with the Yankees or Red Sox. | | | | | | Corey Hart | OF | Out | Sep 30 | finger | Out for the season? | | Latest News:
Further tests on Corey Hart's right hand Monday revealed only sprains and no fractures of any kind. Hart was misdiagnosed a few days ago as having breaks in his fourth and fifth fingers. With the new findings, he'll only require about a month of recovery time and should be completely healthy by the start of spring training. The outfielder hit .260/.335/.418 with 12 home runs in 472 at-bats this season. | | | | | | Dave Bush | S | Out | Sep 30 | triceps | Done for season? | | Latest News:
Dave Bush (triceps) will likely be shut down for the season. He will probably skip his start on Saturday. "It's been a challenge," Bush said. "What you don't want to do is go out and do something stupid on Saturday and get myself in a position where it could affect me beyond that." Bush spent two months on the disabled list earlier this season with the triceps injury. Carlos Villanueva is one option to make Saturday's start. | | | | | | Mark DiFelice | R | D.L. | Sep 15 | shoulder | return in 2010 | | Latest News:
Brewers placed RHP Mark DiFelice on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. DiFelice dodged a bullet when an MRI on his right shoulder came back clean, but the injury is apparently serious enough for the Brewers to shut him down. The 33-year-old right-hander was 4-1 with a 3.66 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 59 games this season, but had a 9.45 ERA over his last 20 appearances. | | | | | | Rickie Weeks | 2B | D.L. | May 19 | wrist | Likely out for the season | | Latest News:
During a season-ending press conference at Miller Park, GM Doug Melvin named Rickie Weeks as the Brewers' starting second baseman in 2010. "We view Rickie as our second baseman at this point," said Melvin. And they should, since Felipe Lopez is an impending free-agent and the Brewers have significant holes to fill in their rotation. During Friday's press conference, Melvin announced that he hopes to acquire two starting pitchers during the offseason. With that in mind, he hopes that resigning Trevor Hoffman will convince some free agent starters to come to Milwaukee. | | | | | | David Riske | R | D.L. | Apr 16 | elbow | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Brewers transferred RHP David Riske to the 60-day disabled list. Riske decided to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Monday and probably won't return until June or July of 2010. The 32-year-old had allowed two earned runs in one inning of work this season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Ted Lilly | S | Out | Nov 4 | shoulder | Questionable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Ted Lilly could miss the start of 2010 after undergoing shoulder surgery on Tuesday, the Cubs announced. In a release, the Cubs said Dr. Lewis Yocum "found no major damage to Lilly’s shoulder and the procedure consisted of a washout and cleanup of the shoulder" and that the surgery took about one hour. Still, Lilly probably won't be 100 percent for the start of spring training and could miss a portion of April. That's not such a bad thing for the Cubs. Lilly might be healthier at the end of next season than he was this year if he gets off to a late start. | | | | | | Kevin Gregg | R | Out | Sep 26 | ribs | Done for season | | Latest News:
Kevin Gregg said Wednesday that he wants to be a closer next season. It won't happen in Chicago. Carlos Marmol was handed ninth-inning duties in August and obviously won't lose ground on the gig during the offseason. Gregg, an impending free agent, posted a 4.72 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this season and converted 23 saves in 30 chances. | | | | | | Milton Bradley | OF | Suspended | Sep 23 | - | Out for the season | | Latest News:
According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, a reported three-team deal involving the Cubs, Mets, Rangers and Milton Bradley will not happen. Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune reported Friday morning that a deal which would send Kevin Millwood to the Mets, Luis Castillo to the Cubs, and Bradley to Texas was in the works. Sullivan spoke to a "high-ranking" Rangers official Friday afternoon, who said bluntly: "Not happening." The Rangers have Millwood tabbed as their No. 1 starter heading into the 2010 season. | | | | | | Alfonso Soriano | OF | D.L. | Sep 15 | knee | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Alfonso Soriano said Monday that he's excited about the possibility of having Rudy Jaramillo as the Cubs' hitting coach. ‘‘That’s going to be good news,’’ said the outfielder, who worked with Jaramillo in Texas. ‘‘We had very good communication because he speaks Spanish. He’s very good and smart. He works very hard, too.’’ Soriano hit just .241 with 20 homers last season for the Cubs. During two years with the Rangers, and under the guidance of Jaramillo, he hit .274 with 64 home runs. | | | | | | Angel Guzman | R | Out | Sep 14 | triceps | Done for season | | Latest News:
Angel Guzman (triceps) has been shut down for the rest of the season. Guzman's MRI on Tuesday showed a strain in his right triceps muscle. He'll finish the 2009 season with a 2.95 ERA and 47/23 K/BB in 61 innings. | | | | | | Chad Fox | R | D.L. | May 10 | elbow | Out for season | | Latest News:
Cubs placed RHP Chad Fox on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. Fox has had a multitude of injuries attack him in recent years, and it was impressive how he battled back from three Tommy John injuries. His first game since being recalled from the minors ended in yet again another injury, however. He's likely out for the year for what is being termed right-elbow inflammation. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Brandon Webb | S | Out | Nov 11 | shoulder | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Accoring to managing general partner Ken Kendrick, the Diamondbacks' payroll will likely increase north of $75 million for 2010. General manager Josh Byrnes began the offseason with roughly $20 million to spend, but after picking up the $8.5 million option for Brandon Webb, the club will have less room to work with. "We definitely have more than $10 million to spend in the market," Kendrick said. "There are other moves that we may make that could change the money landscape that have yet to be determined." Of course, their flexibility may change depending on whether they will be able to find a taker for Chris Snyder or Eric Byrnes, but the Diamondbacks are expected to look for a No. 4 starter, a set-up man and a veteran position player. Arizona's payroll was approximately $73 million in 2009. | | | | | | Chad Qualls | R | D.L. | Aug 31 | knee | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Diamondbacks team physicians have recommended surgery for Chad Qualls and his dislocated left kneecap. Qualls isn't expected to seek another opinion. He will only need three or four months for recovery once the procedure is finished, which should leave him enough time to get ready for the start of spring training 2010. The closer was placed on the disabled list Monday evening and finishes the year with a 3.63 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 24 saves. | | | | | | Chris Snyder | C | D.L. | Aug 29 | lower body | Done for season | | Latest News:
Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that the Mets have interest in Diamondbacks' catcher Chris Snyder. Sherman notes that the Mets tried to dangle second baseman Luis Castillo in a swap of undesirable contracts, but the Diamondbacks were not receptive to the offer. Still, the Mets remain interested in the 28-year-old catcher. Snyder batted .200/.333/.352 in 2009, but is just one season removed from slugging 16 home runs. He is currently rehabbing from back surgery. The Mets would like to add a more potent option behind the plate if they are unable to land Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. According to Sherman, the Mets are also considering Bengie Molina. | | | | | | Conor Jackson | OF | D.L. | May 12 | flu | Done for season | | Latest News:
Conor Jackson is batting .368/.519/.561 with five doubles and two homers through 57 at-bats in the Dominican Winter League. Jackson was limited to 30 major league games in 2009 due to a battle with Valley Fever. "It’s going great so far, no setbacks whatsoever, and from the baseball side of it I feel like my old self again," he wrote in an e-mail. "This was definitely the best decision for me to come down here." The D'Backs appear likely to tender him a contract this offseason. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Jason Schmidt | S | D.L. | Aug 7 | shoulder | Done for season | | Latest News:
Jason Schmidt will likely retire, reports Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Schmidt filed for free agency on Wednesday, but said he isn't planning to pitch next year and is likely to retire. Schmidt went 2-2 with a 5.61 ERA in four starts in 2009, but was hampered by problems with his surgically-repaired right shoulder in August. | | | | | | Eric Milton | S | D.L. | Jul 5 | back | likely done for the season | | Latest News:
Dodgers transferred LHP Eric Milton to the 60-day disabled list. Milton underwent a successful microdiskectomy on his lower back last Tuesday. He won't be able to resume baseball-related activities for at least another two months, but should be ready by spring training of 2010. Milton was a nice comeback story for the Dodgers this season, going 2-1 with a 3.80 ERA and 20/6 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings, spanning five starts. | | | | | | Xavier Paul | OF | D.L. | May 23 | knee | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Dodgers transferred outfielder Xavier Paul to the 60-day disabled list. Paul was originally sidelined back in May with a staph infection and hurt his ankle while rehabbing. He has begun baseball-related activities, but is still several weeks from being game-ready. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Barry Zito | S | Out | Oct 2 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
X-rays on Barry Zito's left elbow Friday revealed no structural damage. Zito was struck on his pitching elbow Friday night with an Adrian Gonzalez line drive, but simply suffered a bruise. And now he has the entire offseason to recover. The left-hander went 10-13 with a 4.03 ERA over 33 starts in '09. | | | | | | Edgar Renteria | SS | Out | Sep 25 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
Edgar Renteria underwent successful elbow surgery over the weekend. Surgeons removed two centimeter-long chunks of calcified matter from Renteria's right elbow. "You would be amazed," Bruce Bochy said of the bone fragments. Renteria is expected to make a full recovery by the start of spring training. He hit .250/.307/.328 in 124 games this season. | | | | | | Justin Miller | R | D.L. | Sep 16 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
Justin Miller is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery Monday on his pitching (right) elbow. Miller, an impending free agent, believes he will be fine for the start of spring training and told the San Francisco Chronicle Friday that he's hoping to re-up with the Giants this winter. The 32-year-old posted a 3.18 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 56 2/3 innings of relief this season. | | | | | | Emmanuel Burriss | 2B | D.L. | Sep 1 | - | | | Latest News:
Giants recalled second baseman Emmanuel Burriss from Triple-A Fresno and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. Of course, Burriss is out for the year after breaking his left foot back in July, so this is purely a procedural transaction in order to make room for the newly-inked Brad Penny on the roster. Burriss should be ready in time for the 2010 season. | | | | | | Kelvin Pichardo | R | D.L. | Jun 29 | shoulder | Return August? | | Latest News:
Giants recalled RHP Kelvin Pichardo and placed him on the 60-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain. The transaction was necessary in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Ryan Sadowski. It's a cold way to treat Pichardo, but he recently finished up a 50-game performance enhancing drug-related suspension and doesn't have much pull at this point within the organization. | | | | | | Noah Lowry | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | arm | Out for the season | | Latest News:
According to his agent, Noah Lowry will be removed from the Giants' 40-man roster and become a free agent. It was a given that his $6.25 million option for 2010 wouldn't be picked up. Lowry has missed the last two seasons because of elbow/forearm issues that he believes the Giants misdiasgnosed. He was 14-8 with a 3.92 ERA in his last healthy season in 2007. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Carlos Carrasco | S | Out | Oct 1 | leg | Done for season | | Latest News:
Carlos Carrasco yielded three runs on nine hits over 3 1/3 innings in a loss to the Indians on Thursday night. Carrasco wraps up a disappointing first big-league stint with an 0-4 record and 8.87 ERA. Opponents hit .400 against him in his five starts for the Tribe. He'll need to gain better command of the strike zone in order to be a factor for Cleveland next season. | | | | | | Joe Smith | R | Out | Sep 28 | knee | Done for season | | Latest News:
The Associated Press reports that Joe Smith had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday. The 25-year-old posted a 3.44 ERA in 37 appearances and is expected to be ready for spring training in 2010. | | | | | | Grady Sizemore | OF | D.L. | Sep 12 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Grady Sizemore is near 100 percent rehabilitated from elbow and hernia surgery. The center-fielder is working out at the Indians' spring complex and should have no restrictions entering spring training. Sizemore battled injuries all year, finishing with a .788 OPS, his worst in full-time play. His line plus the injuries will ensure he drops down draft boards for 2010: don't let him get past you. | | | | | | Anthony Reyes | S | D.L. | May 23 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Anthony Reyes had a reconstruction of his ulnar collateral ligament Saturday in California. The procedure took about three hours. He is expected to miss 12-18 months. | | | | | | Jake Westbrook | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Jake Westbrook hopes to begin pitching in the Puerto Rican league in late November. Westbrook missed the entirety of the 2009 season thanks to Tommy John surgery and resultant setbacks. The right-hander should be good to go by the time spring training rolls around and is entering the final year of a three-year, $33 million pact. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Rob Johnson | C | Out | Oct 13 | hip | 2010 | | Latest News:
Rob Johnson does not need surgery on inflammation and a small bone spur in his elbow. Good news for Johnson, who has already had three surgeries this offseason. He has had procedures on each of his hips and also on a wrist ligament. Johnson expects to be healthy by spring training. | | | | | | Sean White | R | D.L. | Sep 15 | shoulder | Done for season | | Latest News:
Mariners placed RHP Sean White on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to August 29, with right shoulder tendinitis. White, 28, will finish the 2009 season with a 2.80 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 64 1/3 innings. He threw 11 2/3 consecutive scoreless frames before the injury bug bit him in late August. | | | | | | Erik Bedard | S | D.L. | Jul 26 | shoulder | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Mariners transferred LHP Erik Bedard from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Bedard is out for the rest of the season and likely the first month of 2010 as he recovers from a torn labrum and inflamed bursa. The Bedard trade has been nothing but a disaster for Seattle since the day the trade was made. | | | | | | Endy Chavez | OF | D.L. | Jun 24 | knee surgery | Return 2010? | | Latest News:
Endy Chavez will undergo surgery Thursday to repair his torn ACL and MCL. Chavez has already been placed on the 60-day disabled list and is expected to miss the rest of the 2009 season. As long as his surgery goes well and he doesn't experience too many setbacks in rehab, he should be ready for spring training next year. He left behind a .273/.328/.342 batting line. | | | | | | Cesar Jimenez | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | biceps | | | Latest News:
Mariners transferred Cesar Jimenez to the 60-day disabled list. Jimenez has been out since the spring with shoulder and biceps tendinitis and is not close to returning to the Mariners bullpen. | | | | | | Ryan Feierabend | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Mariners placed LHP Ryan Feierabend on the 60-day disabled list following Tommy John surgery. Feierabend will miss the entire season after the procedure that took place earlier this month. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Hanley Ramirez | SS | Out | Oct 3 | knee | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
The Marlins plan to have a 2010 payroll of $36 million. Or just $4 million more than the Yankees will pay A-Rod alone. With a payroll of $36.8 million in 2009, the Marlins have some maneuvering to do if they hope to hit their target. They struck earlier this week, shedding about $3 million in potential salary by dealing Jeremy Hermida. Other candidates to exit stage left are Dan Uggla, Jorge Cantu and a bevy of middle relievers. | | | | | | Jorge Cantu | 1B | Out | Oct 3 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Jorge Cantu departed Saturday's game with a sprained right ankle. Cantu reached 100 RBI with a first-inning sacrifice fly before exiting. He was replaced in the lineup, and at first base, by Nick Johnson. | | | | | | Cody Ross | OF | Out | Sep 26 | hand | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Joe Frisaro of MLBlogs.com reports that Cody Ross' chances of returning from a wrist injury this weekend "seem remote." We'd advise hanging onto Ross in NL-only leagues, but mixed league owners will probably want to avoid the risk and look elsewhere for production this weekend. | | | | | | Alfredo Amezaga | OF | D.L. | May 21 | knee | Out For Season | | Latest News:
Alfredo Amezaga has opted to undergo microfracture knee surgery. Amezaga is expected to miss the rest of the 2009 season, but should be ready by spring training 2010. He has already been placed on the 60-day disabled list. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Oliver Perez | S | D.L. | Aug 26 | knee | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Mets transferred LHP Oliver Perez to the 60-day disabled list. Perez underwent successful knee surgery at the beginning of September and is expected to be at full strength by the start of spring training next season. He finished 2009 with a 3-4 record, 6.82 ERA and 1.92 WHIP. | | | | | | Johan Santana | S | D.L. | Aug 25 | elbow | 2010 | | Latest News:
A Mets source close to Omar Minaya told Jon Heyman of SI.com that the reason Minaya still has his job is strictly because of the three-year extension the GM signed in October 2008. Minaya is certainly on very thin ice, and Heyman believes manager Jerry Manuel is in a better position to last longer in the organization. The Mets are willing to spend in free agency, so Minaya will have the chance to build a contending team. If New York falls flat on their face again, you can bet Omar will be on the way out. | | | | | | Alex Cora | SS | D.L. | Aug 18 | thumb | Out for season | | Latest News:
Mets placed SS Alex Cora on the 15-day disabled list with torn thumb ligaments. Cora will undergo separate surgeries to repair ligaments in both of his thumbs. He admirably played through the injury, the fact that he got 271 at-bats this season shows you what little depth the Mets have in their organization. | | | | | | Jon Niese | S | D.L. | Aug 6 | hamstring | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Mets placed LHP Jon Niese on the 60-day disabled list with a torn right hamstring. Niese will miss the remainder of the season. He injured the muscle while stretching for a throw at first base in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. An MRI revealed a complete tear of the right upper hamstring tendon from the bone. Niese will undergo surgery and is expected to be ready for Spring Training. He was 1-1 with a 4.21 ERA in five starts for the Mets. | | | | | | Fernando Nieve | S | D.L. | Jul 20 | quadriceps | Return September? | | Latest News:
According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, Fernando Nieve has a torn muscle in his right thigh and will miss at least six weeks. At some point you have to start feeling sorry for the Metropolitans. They're dealing with all sorts of question marks on the injury front. Nieve was 3-3 with a 2.95 ERA in 36 2/3 innings over seven starts and one relief appearance, but now can't be counted on until September, at the earliest. | | | | | | Fernando Martinez | OF | D.L. | Jul 9 | knee | 2010 | | Latest News:
Fernando Martinez, who underwent surgery on his right knee in July, has finally begun running the bases. Martinez hit .176/.242/.275 with one home run, eight RBI and two stolen bases in 29 games (91 at-bats) for the Mets this season before getting injured. The 21-year-old outfielder intends to play for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League, which gets going in early November. | | | | | | Ramon Martinez | SS | D.L. | Jun 2 | finger | Return July | | Latest News:
Ramon Martinez has a fracture in his left pinkie that will require surgery. He'll be prevented from doing any baseball-related activities for six weeks, opening up at-bats for Alex Cora and Wilson Valdez at shortstop until Jose Reyes returns from a calf injury. However, neither backup infielder is much of an option in NL-only leagues. | | | | | | Jose Reyes | SS | D.L. | May 26 | hamstring | Done for season | | Latest News:
Jose Reyes (hamstring) is walking freely without crutches. "He’s not 100%, obviously, at this point, but he looks great," said his agent Chris Leible. Reyes underwent surgery to repair a torn right hamstring tendon in October. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, the 26-year-old shortstop is expected to be fully recovered in time for the start of the spring training. | | | | | | Carlos Delgado | 1B | D.L. | May 16 | hip | Return September? | | Latest News:
Mets general manager Omar Minaya plans to travel to Puerto Rico in December to watch Carlos Delgado participate in winter ball. Minaya hasn't dismissed re-signing Delgado to play first base next season. Limited to just 26 games in 2009 due to an oblique injury and hip surgery, he hit .298/.393/.521 with four home runs and 23 RBI. The 37-year-old could be a cheap source of power, but he'll have to show he's healthy first. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Mike MacDougal | R | Out | Oct 13 | hip | spring training 2010 | | Latest News:
Mike MacDougal underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on Tuesday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon in Colorado. MacDougal is slated to begin a throwing program in six to eight weeks and should be ready by spring training. The righty found success with the Nationals, posting a 3.60 ERA and 20 saves in 21 opportunities, however his 1.52 WHIP and 30/30 K/BB ratio indicates it was likely built on a house of cards. If the Nats choose to bring him back, he would cost over $3 million in arbitration. | | | | | | Jesus Flores | C | D.L. | Sep 18 | shoulder | Return late March? | | Latest News:
Jesus Flores underwent arthroscopic surgery on his elbow in addition to the previous surgery to repair a torn right labrum. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the elbow surgery will not make a difference in Flores' progress, and the 24-year-old is expected to be ready for spring training. The Nationals have been thought to be seeking a backup catcher they are comfortable with starting (unlike Josh Bard and Wil Nieves), which makes one wonder how confident they are in Flores' recovery. | | | | | | Craig Stammen | S | Out | Sep 2 | elbow | | | Latest News:
Craig Stammen (elbow) will have arthroscopic surgery Sunday and is out for the season. Stammen was due to be shut down in a couple of starts anyways. The surgery is to clear out a bone spur in the back of his right elbow. He will be healthy for spring training. The 25-year old finishes his rookie season with a 4-7 record, 5.11 ERA in 19 starts. He should register a faint blip in mixed league drafts for 2010. | | | | | | Nyjer Morgan | OF | D.L. | Aug 28 | hand | Done for season | | Latest News:
Nationals placed outfielder Nyjer Morgan on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left hand. Morgan suffered the injury Wednesday afternoon and won't return this season. He finished the '09 season on a high note, batting 351/.393/.435 with 22 stolen bases in two months with the Nationals. | | | | | | Jordan Zimmermann | S | D.L. | Jul 22 | elbow | Out Indefinitely | | Latest News:
Nationals transferred RHP Jordan Zimmermann to the 60-day disabled list. Zimmermann underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-August and is likely to miss the entire 2010 season. The transaction cleared 40-man roster space for Pete Orr, who will add depth to Washington's infield. | | | | | | Scott Olsen | S | D.L. | Jul 20 | shoulder | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Scott Olsen said Monday that his surgically repaired shoulder is 100 percent. Olsen underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn left labrum in July. "When I do my throwing program in offseason, I've been told to go about it as if I wasn't even hurt," said the left-hander. "I will not do anything different." It's not clear if the Nationals plan to offer him arbitration this winter. He went just 2-4 with an ugly 1.72 WHIP and 6.03 ERA before hitting the 60-day disabled list in '09 and turns 26 years of age in January. | | | | | | Rogeravin Bernadina | OF | D.L. | Apr 19 | ankle | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Roger Bernadina (ankle) has been shut down for the rest of the season. Bernadina fractured his right ankle while making a catch against the Marlins in April and hasn't had much success in his rehab efforts. He has only been able to run the bases at 50 percent thus far. | | | | | | Dmitri Young | 1B | D.L. | Apr 5 | quadriceps | Likely out for the season | | Latest News:
Nationals transferred 1B Dmitri Young to the 60-day disabled list. Young was basically paid $5 million this season to hang out at the club's spring training facility. The move cleared a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired starter Livan Hernandez. | | | | | | Matt Chico | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Return June/July | | Latest News:
Matt Chico allowed just two hits over three innings Saturday evening in a rehab outing with Double-A Harrisburg. Chico is slowly working his way back from Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to return until mid to late-July. He went 0-6 with a 6.19 ERA in 11 games last season before undergoing the procedure. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Bob McCrory | R | Out | Sep 29 | shoulder | Done for season | | Latest News:
Bob McCrory has a labrum tear and will need six months to rehabilitate his right shoulder. "Listen, I feel terrible for Bob McCrory," manager Dave Trembley said. "But on the other hand, I'm sure it gives him an answer on why he was pitching the way he was. ... He was not pitching the way we all felt that he was capable of pitching. It must have been something that he was dealing with for a while and he didn't say anything." McCrory will undergo surgery on Friday. He had allowed nine earned runs in 2 1/3 innings since his September 8 call-up. | | | | | | Felix Pie | OF | Out | Sep 25 | hamstring | Done for season? | | Latest News:
Felix Pie missed a third straight game Monday with lingering hamstring tightness and may not return this year. Pie tweaked his hamstring Friday night while trying to beat out a double-play ball and hasn't made significant progress. The Orioles only have a week left of baseball in 2009. If Pie is done, he'll finish the season with a .266/.326/.437 batting line, nine homers and 29 RBI in 252 at-bats. | | | | | | Nolan Reimold | OF | D.L. | Sep 18 | achilles | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Nolan Reimold is pain-free after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon, reports Roch Kubato of MASNSports.com. Reimold put together an impressive rookie campaign, batting .279/.365/.466 with 15 homers, 45 RBI and eight stolen bases in 358 at-bats before undergoing surgery in late-September. Kubato writes that he is on a "normal schedule" for offseason workouts, so fantasy owners should keep the 26-year-old outfielder on their radar around draft time. | | | | | | Kameron Mickolio | R | D.L. | Sep 17 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
Orioles placed RHP Kam Mickolio on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to September 7, with right elbow inflammation. Mickolio will finish the 2009 major league season with a 2.63 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 14/7 K/BB ratio in 13 2/3 innings. With a strong spring, he could earn a prominent setup role in the O's bullpen next season. | | | | | | Brian Matusz | S | Out | Sep 14 | - | 2010 | | Latest News:
The Orioles have shut Brian Matusz down for the rest of the season. The Orioles smartly wanted to protect their prized arm after he had thrown 157 2/3 innings this season. Matusz wanted to continue pitching, but accepted the team's decision. He will remain with the Orioles for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old had his best start of the season on Saturday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball against the Yankees. He finishes with a 5-2 record, 4.63 ERA and 38/14 K/BB ratio in eight starts (44 2/3 innings). | | | | | | Adam Jones | OF | D.L. | Sep 8 | ankle | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Adam Jones, who missed most of September with a sprained left ankle, is "raring to go," says manager Dave Trembley. Jones will begin his offseason conditioning program at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Arizona on November 30. The newly-crowned Gold Glover batted .277/.335/.457 with 19 homers, 70 RBI, 83 runs scored and 10 stolen bases last season, and enters 2010 with high fantasy expectations. | | | | | | Brad Bergesen | S | D.L. | Jul 31 | leg | Done for the season | | Latest News:
Brad Bergesen, who suffered a deep shin bruise at the end of July, will begin a running program this week. His rehab has had a few starts and stops, but it appears he is finally ready to go. Bergesen's season came to an end on July 31 after he was hit in the left shin by a Billy Butler line drive. The 24-year-old right hander was in the thick of the Rookie of the Year discussion at the time, finishing at 7-5 with a 3.43 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 19 starts. Bergesen has told manager Dave Trembley that he will be 100 percent for spring training. | | | | | | Koji Uehara | S | D.L. | Jun 26 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
Orioles transferred RHP Koji Uehara to the 60-day disabled list. The Orioles opted to shut him down for the rest of the season after he experienced discomfort in his right elbow this week. He finishes his first season in the bigs with a 2-4 record, 4.05 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 12 starts. | | | | | | Alfredo Simon | S | D.L. | Apr 15 | elbow | Likely out for the season | | Latest News:
Orioles transferred RHP Alfredo Simon (elbow) to the 60-day DL. This move has no bearing on Simon's outlook, as he is expected to miss the remainder of the season. It's simply a procedural move to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Wednesday's starter, Chris Tillman. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Kyle Blanks | OF | D.L. | Aug 29 | foot | Done for season? | | Latest News:
According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, outfielder Kyle Blanks has a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. Blanks was fitted for a cast and isn't likely to return this season. If that's the case, he'll finish his rookie campaign with a .250/.355/.514 batting line, 10 home runs and 22 RBI in 148 at-bats. With Will Venable, Tony Gwynn Jr. and Chase Headley on-board, the Friars have an intriguing young outfield competition brewing for spring training 2010. | | | | | | Brian Giles | OF | D.L. | Jun 23 | knee | Return late July? | | Latest News:
According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, the Padres have fired first-year hitting coach Jim Lefebvre. The Padres rank dead last among major league teams in both runs scored and batting average. Lefebvre has coached in the Brewers, Giants, Dodgers and Reds organizations. He's now on the hunt for another gig. Randy Ready will fill in as the Padres hitting coach for the rest of the season. | | | | | | Chris Young | S | D.L. | Jun 19 | shoulder | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Chris Young, who underwent exploratory shoulder surgery in mid-August, is scheduled to begin a throwing program Friday. young is hoping to be completely healthy by the start of spring training. "Thus far, I've been pretty encouraged from what I've done," he said Tuesday. "There's been no pain. And I'm doing some movements now that I couldn't do before the surgery." He made only 14 starts during the '09 season. | | | | | | Mark Worrell | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Padres transferred RHP Mark Worrell from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list. Worrell is out for the season following Tommy John surgery. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Brett Myers | S | Out | Oct 14 | shoulder | Return early October? | | Latest News:
After meeting Friday with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., free agent Brett Myers was told that the Phillies will not attempt to re-sign him. Myers spent eight seasons in Philadelphia, going 73-63 with a 4.40 ERA in 1,183 2/3 innings split between the rotation and bullpen. When healthy he's a qualify third or fourth starter and potential late-inning reliever, but injuries and off-field issues no doubt convinced the Phillies to move on. | | | | | | J.C. Romero | R | Out | Oct 2 | arm | Done for season | | Latest News:
J.C. Romero (elbow surgery) said Saturday that he intends to be at full strength for the start of spring training next season. "My goal is to be ready to go when spring training starts," said the lefty, "although I may go a little slower because I don't want to get ahead of myself." It's a tough proposition. Romero underwent elbow surgery just one week ago and was given a recovery time of five-to-six months. Factor in a few setbacks, and it seems doubtful he'll be able to reach his goal. | | | | | | Jamie Moyer | S | Out | Sep 29 | groin | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports that Jamie Moyer has been in the hospital since Wednesday due to a blood infection. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Moyer is OK. The 46-year-old left-hander underwent surgery to repair three torn tendons in his groin and lower abdomen last week. He is on tap to make $8 million in 2010. | | | | | | Scott Eyre | R | Out | Sep 8 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
In discussions with Scott Eyre's agent, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. isn't convinced that the 37-year-old southpaw won't sign elsewhere. Eyre has previously expressed that he would play for the Phillies next season or retire, but Amaro isn't so sure. "I’ve heard that noise before, and I’ve seen guys play a long time after the statement is made," Amaro said. "The almighty dollar always speaks the loudest. Just like in any negotiation, it takes two to tango. We may have a difference of opinion in terms of the value. If that’s the case, and someone else views him at a higher value, we may risk losing him." Eyre recently underwent minor surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after managing a 1.50 ERA in 30 innings in 2009. | | | | | | Mike Zagurski | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Mike Zagurski pitched a perfect inning Friday in his first rehab appearance with Single-A Clearwater. The left-handed reliever is coming back from Tommy John surgery. He'll likely be optioned to Triple-A at the end of April or in early May. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Ryan Doumit | C | Out | Oct 3 | concussion | Done for season | | Latest News:
According to FOXSports.com, the Brewers didn't want Ryan Doumit in exchange for J.J. Hardy. They weren't interested in Matt Capps, either. Instead, the Brewers asked for one of two left-handed starters, Zach Duke or Paul Maholm. The Pirates declined, so the the Brewers went on to trade Hardy to the Twins in exchange for 23-year-old center fielder Carlos Gomez. It's clear that the Pirates are willing to swap Doumit in the right package. The 28-year-old catcher is set to earn $3.55 million in 2010 and $5.1 million in 2011, with club options for two additional seasons. | | | | | | Ronny Cedeno | SS | Out | Oct 1 | hamstring | Done for season? | | Latest News:
Ronny Cedeno (hamstring strains) is still unable to run and isn't likely to return before the end of the season. Cedeno hasn't played in a game since September 23 because of injuries to both of his hamstrings. If he is done, the shortstop will finish with a .208/.256/.337 batting line, 10 home runs and 38 RBI in 105 games. | | | | | | Jose Ascanio | R | D.L. | Aug 15 | shoulder | June | | Latest News:
Jose Ascanio (shoulder surgery) has experienced no setbacks, according to Pirates GM Neal Huntington. Ascanio underwent surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He is expected to need eight-to-nine months of rehab, which would keep him on the shelf until at least early June. The Pirates probably can't count on him in 2010. | | | | | | Evan Meek | R | D.L. | Aug 12 | upper body | Done for season | | Latest News:
Pirates transferred RHP Evan Meek to the 60-day disabled list. Meek was diagnosed with a strained left oblique last week and probably won't pitch again this season. He had a 3.45 ERA and 42/29 K/BB ratio in 47 innings. The move clears roster space for Phil Dumatrait. | | | | | | Craig Hansen | R | D.L. | Apr 25 | neck | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Craig Hansen (neck) received good news in a check-up last week. Hansen, out since April with a nerve issue that caused spasms in his neck, finally got a positive report. The problematic nerve has moved closer to the muscle in his neck that needs to be strengthened. Although Hansen is doubtful to be ready for spring training, he could return at some point next season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Josh Hamilton | OF | Out | Sep 29 | back | Done for season | | Latest News:
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Rangers are planning to Josh Hamilton to a corner outfield spot next season. Sherman writes that the Rangers would make the move in order to protect Hamilton's "fragile body." Limited to just 89 games in 2009 due to various injuries, Hamilton batted .268/.315/.426 with 10 home runs and 54 RBI. He started 55 games in center field in 2009, but is no stranger to right field, either, having started 58 games there over the past two seasons. If the Rangers are unable to re-sign Marlon Byrd, look for Julio Borbon or Craig Gentry to be considered for center field. | | | | | | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | C | Out | Sep 16 | neck | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on Monday. Saltalamacchia's 2009 campaign is over, but he should be ready for spring training in 2010. Assuming Ivan Rodriguez is not re-signed in the off-season, Saltalamacchia will enter spring training as the club's starting catcher. The 24-year-old hit .233/.290/.371 with nine homers and 34 RBI in 283 at-bats this season. | | | | | | Brandon Boggs | OF | D.L. | Sep 1 | shoulder | | | Latest News:
Rangers recalled outfielder Brandon Boggs and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. A clever piece of roster shuffling, the Rangers needed to clear space on the 40-man with Brandon McCarthy, Kevin Richardson and Craig Gentry among their September call-ups. Boggs was 1-for-17 in a brief stint with the Rangers earlier this season. | | | | | | Matt Harrison | S | D.L. | Jun 28 | biceps | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Matt Harrison allowed two earned runs over two innings during his debut in the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday. Harrison had surgery back in August to help with his thoracic outlet syndrome and hadn't made a truly live start until Tuesday afternoon in Arizona. The results weren't terrible and there's still plenty of hope that the 24-year-old left-hander can steer his career in the right direction. | | | | | | Joaquin Benoit | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | shoulder | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Rangers placed RHP Joaquin Benoit on the 60-day disabled list with a torn rotator cuff. Benoit will miss at least half of the season after undergoing surgery in January. The Rangers shouldn't be counting on him to contribute at all. | | | | | | Eric Hurley | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | shoulder | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Rangers placed RHP Eric Hurley on the 60-day disabled list with a torn rotator cuff and frayed labrum. Hurley won't pitch in the majors this season, and there's no telling what kind of shape his arm will be in when he attempts to return in 2010. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Chad Bradford | R | Out | Sep 30 | elbow | Out for the season? | | Latest News:
Chad Bradford (elbow) may not pitch again this season and is considering retirement. "I'm leaning toward probably shutting it down," Bradford said, "but I'm definitely leaving the door open to see what happens." The 35-year-old is clearly frustrated by being injured, but he's also no doubt aware of his ineffectiveness -- Bradford has allowed 22 hits and five earned runs in 10 1/3 innings this season. | | | | | | Carlos Pena | 1B | D.L. | Sep 8 | hand | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Carlos Pena underwent successful surgery Thursday afternoon on his two broken fingers. Pena is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready to resume baseball activities in 8-10 weeks. He finished the 2009 season with a 227/.356/.537 batting line, 39 home runs and 100 RBI in 471 at-bats. | | | | | | Jason Isringhausen | R | D.L. | Jun 14 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Jason Isringhausen hasn't ruled out returning to action in 2010. Isringhausen underwent Tommy John surgery on his elbow Tuesday. Unfortunately, that may be nothing more than a pipe dream for the 36-year-old reliever. This is, incredibly, his 10th surgery in his 14 year career. | | | | | | Troy Percival | R | D.L. | May 22 | shoulder | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Troy Percival told reporters Tuesday that he is retired "unless something miraculous happens." "There's no need going out when you can't throw more than once in four days," said Percival. "I know that I really can't go out there and do it." He tried to throw off a mound about a month ago, but the post-workout soreness was too much for the 40-year-old to handle. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Mike Lowell | 3B | Out | Oct 3 | thumb | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Mike Lowell isn't fazed with being the subject of trade rumors. "I figure I am no stranger to trade rumors and I understand the team’s desire to always look to upgrade," Lowell said in an e-mail. "This situation is much different than last year because I was hoping to avoid a very awkward situation of rehabbing in order to get traded if the Teixiera signing would have occurred." Lowell, who has one year and $12 million remaining on his contract, will become expendable if the Red Sox are able to add a big bat like Adrian Gonzalez. With a hip injury and the addition of Victor Martinez, the 35-year-old third baseman was used sparingly down the stretch, finishing with a .290/.337/.474 slash-line to go along with 17 homers and 75 RBI. | | | | | | Manny Delcarmen | R | Out | Oct 3 | back | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Manny Delcarmen will not be on Boston's ALDS roster, according to manager Terry Francona. In addition to being involved in a car accident on Saturday, Delcarmen probably made the Red Sox's decision easier by posting an 8.59 ERA after July 28. Paul Byrd will be on the roster and pitch out of the bullpen during the ALDS. | | | | | | Rocco Baldelli | OF | Out | Oct 2 | hip | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Rocco Baldelli said he has not heard from the Red Sox on whether or not the team is interested in bringing him back for a second season. The Red Sox recently acquired Jeremy Hermida who tentatively should have a lock on the fourth outfielder job. The club could still use the Rhode Island native as a fifth outfielder who can crank it against left-handers, but there wouldn't be as much playing time available. Baldelli hit .253 with seven home runs in 150 at-bats on the year while drawing a $500,000 base salary. | | | | | | Aaron Bates | 1B | D.L. | Sep 29 | - | | | Latest News:
Red Sox recalled 1B Aaron Bates from Triple-A Pawtucket and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. The Red Sox made the move in order to clear space on the roster for right-hander Fernando Cabrera. | | | | | | Junichi Tazawa | S | D.L. | Sep 21 | groin | Done for season | | Latest News:
Red Sox placed RHP Junichi Tazawa on the 60-day disabled list with a mild left groin strain. Tazawa hadn't pitched since September 4 and will finish the 2009 season with a disappointing 7.46 ERA over six appearances (four starts). He showed flashes of talent, but is still very much a work in progress. | | | | | | Miguel Gonzalez | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Red Sox placed RHP Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27, with right elbow soreness. Gonzalez, a Rule 5 pick from the Angels, was unable to get into any games this spring after going down in mid-February. Once he's ready to pitch, he'll spend the full 30 days in the minors before the Red Sox have to make a decision on him. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Arthur Rhodes | R | Out | Oct 2 | toe | Out for season | | Latest News:
Arthur Rhodes will miss the final three games of the 2009 season because of a broken toe. Rhodes broke the toe jumping to catch a ball during batting practice on September 4, manager Dusty Baker revealed to the media Friday. He hasn't appeared in the Reds' last eight games and finishes with a 2.53 ERA and 48/20 K/BB ratio in 53 1/3 innings. The decision was made to avoid having Rhodes' mechanics affected. By that logic, they should have shut him down right away. It's not like Cincy has been in a postseason race. | | | | | | Aaron Harang | S | D.L. | Aug 23 | - | Done for season | | Latest News:
The Reds have hired Bryan Price as their next pitching coach. Dick Pole got the boot after watching over a staff that posted a 4.18 team ERA in 2009. Price, 47, has been a pitching coach in the majors for the past 10 seasons, most recently with the Diamondbacks. He resigned from that post after upper management fired friend and manager Bob Melvin. | | | | | | Danny Richar | 3B | D.L. | Jul 3 | shoulder | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Reds transferred infielder Danny Richar to the 60-day disabled list. Richar underwent season-ending surgery on his left shoulder in late July. He's expected to be at full strength by the starting of spring training. | | | | | | Mike Lincoln | R | D.L. | Jun 17 | neck | Return September | | Latest News:
Reds transferred RHP Mike Lincoln to the 60-day disabled list. Reports have been positive since he underwent cervical disc replacement surgery in July. Lincoln is tentatively scheduled to begin a throwing program in September. | | | | | | Justin Mallett | S | Suspended | Jun 4 | - | | | Latest News:
Minor leaguer Justin Mallett has been suspended 100 games for his second violation of the minor league drug program.
He’s the second player to receive the 100-game penalty under MLB’s new performance-enhancing drug policy. The 27-year-old right-hander was 0-2 with a 3.68 ERA in five starts for Cincinnati’s Double-A Carolina affiliate and was recently promoted to Triple-A Louisville. He was released hours after the Reds heard the news. | | | | | | Edinson Volquez | S | D.L. | Jun 2 | elbow | August 2010? | | Latest News:
Reds transferred RHP Edinson Volquez to the 60-day disabled list. Volquez is expected to miss most or all of the 2010 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery earlier this month. The Reds transferred him in order to make room on the 40-man roster. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Jorge De La Rosa | S | Out | Oct 3 | groin | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
General manager Dan O'Dowd disputed a FOXSports.com report that suggested Jorge De La Rosa is seeking a three-year, $36 million contract. O'Dowd said the reported figure was "a little high," while adding that the club is much more likely to offer a one-year contract to De La Rosa, who is arbitration-eligible. The 28-year-old left-hander was 16-9 with a 4.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 33 games (32 starts) while earning $2 million in 2009. | | | | | | Chris Nelson | SS | D.L. | Sep 8 | wrist | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Rockies transferred shortstop Chris Nelson from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Nelson underwent season-ending surgery in mid-June to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. The ninth overall pick in 2004, he hit .280 with four homers and 17 RBI in 29 games this year at Double-A Tulsa. He should make the leap to Triple-A Colorado Springs next season. | | | | | | Manny Corpas | R | D.L. | Jul 24 | elbow | Return September | | Latest News:
Manny Corpas is unlikely to pitch again in the regular season. If the Rockies manage to take the National League Wild Card crown, he could feasibly help them in the playoffs. But it's not looking good. Corpas had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow in late July. | | | | | | Jeff Francis | S | D.L. | Apr 5 | shoulder | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Jeff Francis (shoulder surgery) tossed three innings Thursday afternoon in the Rockies' fall instructional league. Francis threw 47 pitches, with his fastball topping out at 89 mph. He's a long way from returning to form, but is at least on the right track and should be good to go by the start of spring training 2010. | | | | | | Taylor Buchholz | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out Indefinitely | | Latest News:
Taylor Buchholz will undergo Tommy John surgery for the damaged ligament in his right elbow. That Buchholz tried to rehab after initially being diagnosed with a sprained ligament on March 5 will likely cost him half of 2010. "I was hoping this could be avoided. That’s why we waited this long,’’ Buchholz said. "Looking back, I guess you could say I could have had this done three months ago. But we were hopeful.’’ | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Chris Getz | 2B | Out | Sep 29 | groin | Done for season | | Latest News:
Royals acquired second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields from the White Sox for infielder-outfielder Mark Teahen and cash considerations. Another low-cost piece for the Royals, as Dayton Moore acquires him at the league minimum. Getz batted .261/.324/.347 with two homers, 31 RBI and 25 stolen bases during his first full major league season in 2009. It's not yet clear how the Royals intend to use the 26-year-old since he can't touch Alberto Callaspo with the bat, but at least manager Trey Hillman has a lot of moving pieces to work with. | | | | | | David DeJesus | OF | Out | Sep 27 | flu | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
David DeJesus (flu) returned to the Royals' clubhouse Friday but may be too weak to contribute. DeJesus missed six straight games. "I’m feeling better," he said, "but I lost seven pounds in a matter of days. I didn’t eat from Thursday (September 24) to Sunday. Now I don’t even feel like the same person." | | | | | | Bruce Chen | S | D.L. | Sep 23 | upper body | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Royals placed LHP Bruce Chen on the 60-day disabled list with a torn left oblique. Chen ends the season with a 1-6 record and 5.78 ERA in 17 games, including nine starts. | | | | | | Kyle Davies | S | Out | Sep 18 | ribs | Out for the season? | | Latest News:
Kyle Davies (oblique) is likely done for the rest of the season, reports MLB.com's Dick Kaegel. Could he return? "I'm hoping that he will, but I don't know that's going to happen," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. "He's still experiencing some soreness, and we're being more precautionary than aggressive in that situation." Davies was scratched from his Saturday start due to a slight strain in his oblique. If the injury ends his season, Davies finishes 8-9 with a 5.27 ERA in 22 starts. | | | | | | Jose Guillen | OF | D.L. | Sep 18 | hamstring | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Royals placed outfielder Jose Guillen on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Guillen hasn't played since September 2 due to the hamstring injury and will now have the entire offseason to recover. He'll finish 2009 with a .242/.314/.367 batting line, nine homers and 40 RBI in 81 games. The move clears room on the 40-man roster for Aaron Crow, who inked a three-year, $4.5 million major league deal on Thursday evening. | | | | | | Gil Meche | S | Out | Sep 10 | shoulder | Doubtful for season | | Latest News:
Gil Meche (shoulder inflammation) is unlikely to pitch the remainder of the year. Meche has battled arm and back troubles all year, leaving him with a pedestrian 5.09 ERA on the year after sub-4 ERAs the past two years. The 30-year old will play catch shortly and the Royals will take things on a day-by-day basis for the rest of the season. Manager Trey Hillman calls the right-hander "doubtful" to return. Robinson Tejada will continue to start in his place. | | | | | | Brian Bannister | S | Out | Sep 2 | shoulder | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Brian Bannister (shoulder) has been shut down for the rest of the season. Bannister headed to New York earlier this week for a second opinion on his fatigued right arm, and was told to take the rest of the season off. He should be fine by the start of spring training 2010. "No surgery is necessary," he said, "and I will begin a stretching and strengthening program (Sunday)." | | | | | | Doug Waechter | R | D.L. | Aug 13 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Royals transferred RHP Doug Waechter to the 60-day disabled list. Waechter underwent season-ending labrum surgery in August, but should be ready for the start of 2010. The Royals cleared his spot on the roster in order to make room on the 40-man. | | | | | | Jorge Campillo | R | D.L. | Jun 3 | shoulder | Return late June/early July? | | Latest News:
Royals signed RHP Jorge Campillo to a minor league contract. Campillo, 31, posted a 1-0 record and 4.15 ERA in five games with the Braves this season before hitting the long-term disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. In 2008, he went 8-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 39 appearances (25 starts). It's not a bad signing for Kansas City, especially at such a low cost. | | | | | | Mike Aviles | SS | D.L. | May 23 | arm | Out For Season | | Latest News:
Mike Aviles underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Aviles will miss the rest of the 2009 season and probably part of the 2010 campaign as well. "It was what they thought it would be." Royals manager Trey Hillman said Wednesday evening. Once they got in there they repaired it and now we'll see how long it takes to heal up." | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Jarrod Washburn | S | Out | Sep 15 | knee | Out for regular season | | Latest News:
According to FOXSports.com, Jarrod Washburn senses "mutual interest" in a possible return to the Mariners. "Not saying it will happen, but I know I enjoyed my time there, my wife and kids loved it there, and I think they have some interest," said Washburn. "So, I see that as a possibility." The 35-year-old southpaw was 31-49 with a 4.17 ERA in parts of four seasons in Seattle, but was 8-6 with a 2.64 ERA in 2009 before getting dealt to the Tigers at the trade deadline. Washburn could also see the Twins and Brewers as a potential fit since they are close to his offseason home in Wisconsin. | | | | | | Jeff Larish | DH | D.L. | Sep 5 | wrist | Ready for 2010 | | Latest News:
Tigers recalled Jeff Larish from Triple-A Toledo and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. The Tigers needed to place Larish on the 60-day disabled list in order to clear space on the 40-man roster. Larish is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right wrist. | | | | | | Michael Hollimon | SS | D.L. | Sep 1 | shoulder | | | Latest News:
Tigers recalled infielder Michael Hollimon from Double-A Erie and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. Purely a procedural transaction, the move enables the Tigers to make room for infielder Brent Dlugach on the 40-man roster. Also, similar to what the Phillies did with pitcher John Ennis on Monday, it also gives the club some roster flexibility for the post-season. | | | | | | Joel Zumaya | R | D.L. | Jul 18 | shoulder | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Joel Zumaya underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday afternoon. The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews and is being described as a "cleanup" of Zumaya's labrum and rotator cuff. The reliever finished this season with a 4.94 ERA and 30/22 K/BB ratio in 31 innings, and is hoping to be at full strength by the start of spring training 2010. | | | | | | Dontrelle Willis | S | D.L. | Jun 18 | head | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Tigers manager Jim Leyland wants Dontrelle Willis to pitch winter ball. "I'd like to see him go to the Instructional League and then winter ball," Leyland said. "He needs to be on the mound on a consistent basis. But I don't know what his schedule is. I try to stay out of it." Willis was 1-4 with a 7.49 ERA with the Tigers and will not be used by the team for the remainder of the season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Matt Tolbert | 2B | Out | Oct 9 | abdomen | Return September | | Latest News:
Matt Tolbert left Friday's ALDS Game 2 with a strained left oblique. Brendan Harris took over for Tolbert in the sixth inning and hammered a go-ahead RBI triple. Tolbert had been 1-for-2 and could be out for the series. | | | | | | Joe Crede | 3B | Out | Sep 14 | back | Out for season | | Latest News:
General manager Bill Smith said that Joe Crede is interested in returning to the Twins next season. "His agent [Scott Boras] called shortly after the season and expressed [Crede's] interest in playing here," said Smith. "We're going to look at all options including Joe Crede and the young guys that we have. We'll try to make the best decision moving forward." Danny Valencia isn't quite ready for the majors, so if Smith exhausts the available free agent and trade options, a one-year incentive-laden contract for Crede might not be the worst thing. | | | | | | Justin Morneau | 1B | Out | Sep 13 | back | Out for the season | | Latest News:
La Velle E. Neal III reports that Justin Morneau is recovering well from surgery on his right hand. "Hand is feeling better," Morneau wrote via e-mail. "Get the cast off this week and it should be good as new in about 4 weeks. They found a floating chunk of bone that kind of looked like a tooth but no tendon or ligament damage. Went as good as it could go." Morneau's hand should be healed by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the team expects the stress fracture in his lower back to heal with rest. | | | | | | Kevin Slowey | S | D.L. | Jul 4 | wrist | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Twins transferred RHP Kevin Slowey from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Slowey, who underwent wrist surgery last week, is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next season. | | | | | | Boof Bonser | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | shoulder | Likely out for the season | | Latest News:
Boof Bonser is making progress in his rehab from shoulder surgery and could rejoin the Twins during September. Bonser was thought to be done for the year after having surgery in February. If he returns, it will happen as a reliever. | | | | | | Pat Neshek | R | D.L. | Apr 5 | elbow | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Pat Neshek (elbow) has received clearance to begin throwing off a mound. Neshek underwent Tommy John surgery last November. Neshek says he can be "game-ready" by mid-November, but the club's plan is to have him work with Twins Minor League rehab coordinator Lanny Tucker in Fort Myers so that he will be ready in time for the start of spring training. Neshek hasn't appeared in a major league game since May of last season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | D.J. Carrasco | R | Out | Sep 30 | hamstring | Out for the season? | | Latest News:
D.J. Carrasco may miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. He's been an important innings eater in the Chicago bullpen, but this injury shouldn't cause much of a ripple in fantasy leagues. If he's done for the season, the 32-year-old finishes 2009 with a 3.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 62/29 K/BB ratio in 93 1/3 innings. | | | | | | Octavio Dotel | R | Out | Sep 30 | neck | Out for the season? | | Latest News:
Octavio Dotel may be out for the remainder of the season due to a neck injury. No details on the injury at the moment, but if you're scrounging for saves in the final few days of the regular season, Matt Thornton is the White Sox reliever to have on your squad. | | | | | | Bobby Jenks | R | Out | Sep 22 | calf | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Bobby Jenks is unhappy with the team's comments about his conditioning. "Honestly, I've given it a lot of thought these last couple of weeks," said Jenks during a chat with MLB.com over the weekend. "The actions of the last two weeks ... am I unhappy with them? Yes. Anyone in my situation would feel the same way, but I want to be part of the White Sox 100 percent." Jenks was responding to comments made by manager Ozzie Guillen and pitching coach Don Cooper during the final week of the season. The 28-year-old closer posted a 3.71 ERA and 29 saves while suffering through kidney stones and back problems. He finally went down for the season with a pulled calf muscle on September 17. Jenks is arbitration-eligible this winter, but there has been increased chatter about him as a trade candidate. | | | | | | Gavin Floyd | S | Out | Sep 16 | hip | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Gavin Floyd (hip) is in danger of missing another start. Floyd was already scratched from Monday's start and his hip isn't progressing like the White Sox had hoped. "I don’t want to aggravate it," said the right-hander. "Certain movements have gotten better, but I still feel it." He's 11-11 with a 4.06 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 30 starts this season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Melky Cabrera | OF | Out | Nov 1 | hamstring | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Monday that Melky Cabrera (hamstring) will be replaced on the World Series roster. It's not yet clear who the Yanks will go with, though the only feasible options are Freddy Guzman, Ramiro Pena and Francisco Cervelli. Cabrera strained his left hamstring Sunday while trying to leg out a grounder. | | | | | | Chien-Ming Wang | S | D.L. | Jul 5 | shoulder | Out for season | | Latest News:
Chien-Ming Wang, who underwent left shoulder surgery in June, has been cleared to begin throwing by December 1. The news probably won't excite the Yankees enough to get him off their list of non-tender candidates, but the progress he's showing will appeal to other teams. Wang went 1-6 this season with a 9.64 ERA before undergoing his season-ending procedure. He won 38 games between 2006 and 2007. | | | | | | Xavier Nady | OF | D.L. | Apr 15 | elbow | Done for season | | Latest News:
Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals have interest in Xavier Nady. Nady is one of Scott Boras' clients, so while the Cardinals addressed the Matt Holliday situation at length, they also reportedly discussed Nady, who is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. It would be a tough sell in St. Louis if Holliday bolts for the highest bidder, but Nady could be a low-cost alternative. | |
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