Bruce piling on the strikeouts: Reds first baseman Jay Bruce entered Monday's series opener against the Braves having gone just 1 for 15 (.067) in his last five games with 11 strikeouts. He has already struck out 38 times in 145 at-bats this season but Bruce believes he will be able to turn things around. "I think as far as my routine and approach, it's been the exact same," Bruce told MLB.com. "That's why I'm not too worried about it. It's a little combination of not getting a lot to hit and some tough pitches, and I chased a few pitches where I shouldn't have." (Updated 05/21/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bruce has posted over 100 strikeouts in three of his first four seasons in the majors, including whiffing a career-high 158 times a year ago. Most power hitters usually strike out at a high rate but Bruce has not been helping out many owners of late. He has gone just 6 for 33 (.182) in his last 10 games, dropping his overall average from .306 to .276. The 25-year-old has been streaky in the past so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Still, Bruce's power potential makes him too valuable to sit in the majority of Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/21/2012).
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/18/2012 21:40 Pettitte dominates as Yanks blank Reds
Andy Pettitte pitched eight shutout innings for his first regular-season win since July 2010, leading the New York Yankees over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Friday night.
05/17/2012 17:05 Mets foil Reds on Wright's double
David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.
05/16/2012 22:44 Local product powers Reds past Mets
Todd Frazier hit two home runs, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday night.
05/15/2012 20:37 Jay Bruce is on the who's hot list
Reds outfielder Jay Bruce is on the who's hot list. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew breaks it all down.
Jay Bruce was finally able to reach the 30-homer plateau last season and appears to be on the verge of his best campaign yet. He has been able to raise his power numbers in each of his first four seasons in the majors, culminating with 32 home runs and 97 RBI a year ago. While his average dropped a bit to .256, he slugged a healthy .474 and got on base at a .341 clip while playing in a career-high 157 games. Bruce still strikes out more than most owners would like to see -- like most power hitters -- but he has improved his walks significantly the last two seasons and should develop into a consistent 30-homer producer. He can also supply owners with some low-end speed and still has plenty of room to grow at age 24. Playing in the hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark only helps his value in Fantasy so consider Bruce a solid option in mixed leagues on Draft Day, worthy of being taken on the early side of the middle rounds. (Updated 1/25/12)
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