Kevin Jepsen begins rehab with flawless outing
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:22 am ET) Angels reliever
Kevin Jepsen (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire Sunday. He tossed a perfect inning of relief.
Jered Weaver has important step in recovery upcoming
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:20 am ET) Angels starting pitcher
Jered Weaver (arm) is expected to
throw a simulated game in extended spring training Wednesday, according to the
Los Angeles Daily News. It's an important step in his recovery from a fractured radius in his left arm.
Evan Reed sent back to Triple-A
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:17 am ET) The Tigers optioned reliever
Evan Reed to Triple-A Toledo Monday. Reed posted a 2.25 ERA in two relief outings for Detroit.
David DeJesus succeeding in platoon role
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(11:11 am ET) Cubs outfielder
David DeJesus hasn't been playing against lefties, but that might be for the best.
DeJesus has been a much better hitters against righties over his career. In 3,157 at-bats, DeJesus has a .293/.368/.453 against right-handers. DeJesus has continued that success this year, and is hitting .314/.382/.559 in 118 at-bats against righties this year.
While a platoon role isn't ideal for Fantasy owners, DeJesus is in the better half of a platoon situation. He should see a fair amount of playing time against right-handers, and that should keep him in the lineup fairly often.
Ersamo Ramirez not 'an option yet' for Mariners
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:08 am ET) Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Monday starting pitcher
Erasmo Ramirez, who has been on the disabled list in the minors all season with a triceps injury, is "
moving forward, but it's been slow going," according to the
Tacoma News Tribune.
"We can't talk about him being an option yet," Wedge added.
Danny Hultzen begins to play catch
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:04 am ET) Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Monday starting pitcher prospect
Danny Hultzen, who has been sidelined for Triple-A Tacoma since mid-April with a shoulder injury,
has begun playing catch, according to the
Tacoma News Tribune. However, the Mariners don't plan to rush Hultzen back into action.
Will Middlebrooks coming around offensively
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:00 am ET) Red Sox third baseman
Will Middlebrooks homered for the eighth time this season and second time in five games Sunday at Minnesota. Middlebrooks is batting .275 (11 for 40) in his last 10 games, raising his season average from .192 to .213.
He also has two home runs, six RBI and seven doubles in his last 10 games. Since homering three times April 7, Middlebrooks is batting .193 with four home runs in his last 36 games.
Alex Gordon having big month in May
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:57 am ET) Royals outfielder
Alex Gordon totaled a season-high four hits Sunday against the Athletics. He had one double and one RBI.
Gordon is batting .382 (26 for 68) with three home runs, five doubles, 11 runs and 12 RBI in 16 May games. Since moving to the third spot in the lineup May 9, Gordon is batting .450 (18 for 40) with one home run, five doubles and six RBI in 10 games.
Johnny Cueto may alter his mechanics
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer
(10:55 am ET) Reds pitcher
Johnny Cueto may
alter his mechanics when he returns from the disabled list, according to Cincinnati.com.
Cueto believes his delivery might be the reason for his recent oblique injuries. Cueto, who has a similar motion to Dodgers' great Fernando Valenzuela, said he would stop rotating as much if the injuries continue. Cueto's delivery requires so much rotation that he often completely turns his back to the hitter. He is slated to start against the Mets Monday.
Yoenis Cespedes homers, ends multi-hit skid
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:52 am ET) Athletics outfielder
Yoenis Cespedes homered for the eighth time this season and second time in six games Sunday against the Royals. He also had his first multi-hit game in 14 starts.
Cespedes entered Sunday mired in a 7-for-49 slump in his last 13 games. He did have three home runs and five RBI in that span.
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