It’s starting to get really hot around the country, so hopefully some cold bats will heat up as well (Aramis Ramirez). Until then, here are your Fantasy Headlines for Tuesday, May 4:
- D-Backs manager A.J. Hinch reassured fans and fantasy owners that Edwin Jackson is still their starter.
- Jake Peavy had his first ace-like outing. Go figure. It only took a month.
- Cincinnati called up Chris Heisey to replace Chris Dickerson in the outfield, though he won’t be starting often.
- Kerry Wood was rocked for six runs on four hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning in his first rehab appearance.
- Injured Tiger Carlos Guillen is still a ways away from even making a rehab appearance, but he did join the team on their road trip.
- Lance Berkman says he’s still working his lower body into shape after arthroscopic surgery on his knee delayed his season debut.
- It might have only been one night (seriously, who knows) but Kendry Morales moved up to fourth in the Angels’ order and Hideki Matsui dropped to fifth while Matsui continues to struggle.
- Rafael Furcal appears headed to the DL after six missed games. Nick Green could be called up to replace him.
- The DLed Kelvim Escobar is set to undergo surgery to repair his right shoulder and no timetable is set for his return.
- Mike Pelfrey is battling shoulder tightness but is still expected to make his next start.
- Javier Vazquez will likely miss his next scheduled start against Boston to work on his mechanics.
- A’s reliever Michael Wuertz is back with the team and anxious to make his season debut.
- Ryan Madson is going to have surgery to repair a broken toe after he kicked a chair. Good thing Brad Lidge is coming back.
- Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen is listed as day-to-day with a sore ankle after landing on Dodgers’ pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.
- Injured Giants Edgar Renteria and Brian Wilson are hoping to be available today.
- Struggling outfielder Eric Byrnes was released by the Mariners.
- Nelson Cruz says he’s feeling much better and says he is currently running at 70 percent. A short rehab assignment will soon follow.
More From Baseball Professor
- May 2: New York (Foolishly) Gambles with Curtis Granderson, Joe Mauer Will Sit for a Few Days, and Pirates Preparing to Call Up a Batter
- May 1: Brad Bergesen Back with Baltimore, Daisuke Matsuzaka Set to Make Season Debut, and Curtis Granderson Leaves with a Groin Strain
- May 3: Duchscherer Ailing, Red Sox Failing, and Two Very Different Pitchers Get Their First Win
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