Carrasco undergoes Tommy John: Indians SP Carlos Carrasco had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in New York. The procedure was done by Dr. David Altchek. Carrasco had been out since Aug. 3 with inflammation in his right elbow. He hopes to return to game action in around 12 months following the surgery. (Updated 09/14/2011)
Injury Report
Elbow - Out until at least late August (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Carrasco is likely out for the entire 2012 season as well now with the 12-month recovery time estimation. The 24-year-old right-hander has good potential and showed it this year by going 4-1 with an 0.98 ERA during a five-start stretch in June. He should not be targeted in Fantasy drafts heading into next season, however, and will only keep some value in long-term keeper leagues. (Updated 09/14/2011).
08/06/2011 20:47 Angels' Weaver drops appeal of six-game ban
Jered Weaver dropped his appeal of a six-game suspension Saturday, and the Los Angeles Angels ace will miss an upcoming series against the New York Yankees.
08/03/2011 22:21 Ellsbury plays hero again for Boston with walk-off HR
Jacoby Ellsbury got the winning hit for the second night in a row, homering with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians Wednesday night.
08/02/2011 20:06 Indians' Carrasco dropping appeal of suspension
Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco will drop his appeal of a six-game suspension after he starts against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.