Welcome again to a different riveting version of Razzball Ambulance Chasers, your fantasy baseball damage evaluation with a splash of buffoonery and goofery.
We have now some pitcher accidents on this version, however the accidents don’t sound as devastating as common. There are numerous choices obtainable to cowl for these infirmed: Bowden Francis, Edwin Uceta, Joel Payamps, and a few others that we are going to discuss extra about under.
*flamboyantly unrolls an extended sheet of paper* Let’s try the injuries.
Notable Accidents
AL Central
Alex Cobb (SP, CLE), fingernail: Cobb recovered from his hip ailment, however now he has somewhat nagging drawback: a torn fingernail. Though it appears small, the fingernail and blister points could be difficult. Want somebody to fill your Alex Cobb formed gap? Toronto’s Bowden Francis is simply 52% rostered in RCL. In his final 25 IP, Bowden has thrown 8.6 Okay/9 and 0.7 BB/9.
Bowden Francis: 14 IP, 15 Okay, 0.64 ERA
Trea Turner: 10-for-21, 4 XBH, 1.262 OPSYour @Chevrolet AL and NL Gamers of the Week! pic.twitter.com/aXLxPQi8Mp
— MLB (@MLB) August 19, 2024
AL East
Pete Fairbanks (RP, TBR), lat: Fairbanks joins the rising listing of gamers which have caught the latitis, or, in precise medical converse, a strained lat. Kevin Money shared that Fairbanks wouldn’t throw in any respect for 2-4 weeks. Fairbanks’ teammate Edwin Uceta is an effective choice right here. In his final 16.3 IP, Uceta has thrown 12.7 Okay/9 and 1.1 BB/9. An alternative choice right here is Detroit’s Tyler Holton. Holton threw 7.0 Okay/9 and 0.9 BB/9 in his final 19.3 IP.
The Edwin Uceta improvement is superb. He was DFA’d/launched 6 completely different occasions in a 2 yr stretch.
Rays now have a controllable 26 yo throwing from his lowest slot ever and with an excellent new cutter. His 0.90 ERA, 1.53 xERA & 1.59 FIP are all top-2 ranks in MLB (min. 30 IP). pic.twitter.com/MNDnKDWA6q
— Rays Metrics (@RaysMetrics) August 21, 2024
Luis Gil (SP, NYY), again: Gil is shipped to the IL with a minor strained decrease again. He’s anticipated to return off the IL round September 5. The Yankees recalled Will Warren.
Aaron Boone stated Luis Gil’s again damage is “minor.” The hope is he could be able to pitch after he’s off the IL.
— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) August 21, 2024
That is one other spot the place Bowden Francis may work. The A’s Osvaldo Bido and JP Sears is perhaps obtainable in your league. Bido has been on a pleasant streak lately.
Six shutout in The Six for Osvaldo Bido ? pic.twitter.com/ulWKN3ElCe
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 10, 2024
NL Central
Jeimer Candelario (1B/3B, CIN), toe: Candelario visits the IL with a damaged toe after being HBP. Ouch! There isn’t any outlined timeline for return, however Candelario stated he’s mentally making ready to return this season. Amed Rosario has taken Candelario’s spot and has gone 1-for-3 (on the time of publication). Possibly that “change of surroundings” magic will work for Rosario?
NL East
Austin Riley (3B, ATL), hand: Riley goes on the Braves troublesome with a fractured hand. He might be shelved for 6-8 weeks. Kelder did an excellent write-up about some alternative choices, together with Christopher Morel and Amed Rosario, in Corners Report: Austin Riley Emergency Version.
NL West
Tyler Glasnow (SP, LAD), elbow: Glasnow goes to the IL with elbow tendinitis. He’s anticipated to remain on the IL past the minimal 15 days. This has been Glasnow’s most efficient MLB season when it comes to IP (134 IP with a earlier excessive of 120 in 2023). Take a look at that Dodgers magic work! Too unhealthy time is up, Tyler. Dave Roberts shared that Glasnow’s is perhaps taking a look at a three week timeline with no rehab.
In case you aren’t divisionally monogamous, you can go for one of many many aforementioned pitchers. Milwaukee’s Colin Rea is an NL choice. In his final 30.3 IP, Rea is cooking with 8.6 Okay/9 and 0.7 BB/9.
Colin Rea was dialed in opposition to the Guardians right now pic.twitter.com/lCQJrFaLqn
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 18, 2024
Ketel Marte (2B, ARI), ankle: Marte goes on the IL after aggravating a low grade sprained left ankle. Marte was enjoying by way of the damage for over every week, which isn’t nice. He could also be on the IL previous the minimal 10-day keep (previous August 29). Teammate Geraldo Perdomo is 2B/SS eligible. He’s missing in energy however nonetheless hitting .309/.374/.454 in his final 97 AB. He additionally has 4 SB in that very same time-frame.
Victor Vodnik (RP, COL), bicep: Vodnik hit the IL with proper bicep irritation. This shouldn’t be a severe or long run challenge. Jeff Criswell takes Vodnik’s spot on the roster. Milwaukee Brewer Joel Payamps is having a reasonably swell second half of the season and is simply 8% rostered in RCL.
Joel Payamps has not allowed a run in 8 straight outings.
Only one run allowed since July twelfth.
— Hunter Baumgardt (@hunterbonair) August 18, 2024
Damage Updates
Listed below are your lightning-round damage updates. If a prime participant just isn’t talked about under, there are not any massive or useful updates. If I missed somebody you’re inquisitive about, hit me up within the feedback.
- Bo Bichette (SS, TOR), hamstring: operating once more and nonetheless ramping up for rehab project.
- Alex Bregman (OF, HOU), elbow: apparently has “gremlins” in his elbow and could also be transferring to 1B due to them.
- Byron Buxton (OF, MIN), hip: activation imminent and should have been activated by the point you learn this.
- Carlos Correa (SS, MIN), heel: no timetable for return although he’s hitting and operating.
- Jacob deGrom (SP, TEX), elbow: started rehab project.
- Liam Hendriks (RP, BOS) elbow: started rehab project.
- Matt McLain (2B/SS, CIN), shoulder: setback in rehab (rib damage); possibly he’ll be capable to be part of the crew this season?
- A.J. Minter (RP, ATL), hip: formally out for the season after having hip surgical procedure.
- Grayson Rodriguez (SP, BAL), lat/teres: noticed throwing within the outfield this week.
- Julio Rodriguez (OF, SEA), ankle: serving as DH however could also be returning to the outfield quickly (if not yesterday night).
- Joe Ryan (SP, MIN), teres: out “indefinitely” with a grade 2 teres pressure.
- Max Scherzer (SP, TEX), shoulder: scheduled to make a rehab begin however scratched.
- Fernando Tatís Jr. (OF, SDP), leg: sprinting once more which is nice information, however the timeline for return continues to be unclear.
- Kyle Tucker (OF, HOU), shin: taking pictures for an early September return.
- Christian Walker (1B, ARI), indirect: might be again in 7-10 days.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (SP, LAD), shoulder: potential September return.
That’s it for this week! Odor ya later.
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