Inge might return Monday: A's manager Bob Melvin told reporters Wednesday that the team is encouraged with Brandon Inge's progression in his rehab from a groin injury. Melvin said he is "cautiously optimistic" that Inge might return Monday against the Twins. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
Groin - 15-day DL. Might return May 28 at Minnesota (Updated - 5/23/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Inge emerged as the A's starting third baseman before going on the DL. He was still hitting for a poor average and striking out a lot, but Inge also had four homers and 17 RBI in his first 11 games with Oakland. He's a streaky hitter, so consider Inge a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/16/2012 23:20 Brandon Inge placed on disabled list
A's third baseman Brandon Inge was placed on the disabled list Thursday because of a strained groin.
05/16/2012 12:32 Setting the Trends: Should you bother with Nava?
The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends.
05/14/2012 14:18 MLB: Stock Watch
CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman has your bulls and bears when it comes to the diamond.
05/14/2012 11:20 Stock Watch: Hamilton's up, but so is Inge while Pujols plummets
You don't have be an inside trader to know Josh Hamilton is red hot. And now that he's in Oakland, the same goes for Brandon Inge. Jon Heyman also examines the continuing free-fall of $240-million man Albert Pujols.
05/13/2012 20:46 Verlander leads Tigers past A's
Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the ailing Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday to salvage a series split.
When the Tigers acquired Prince Fielder from Milwaukee to man first base during the 2012 season, they may have inadvertantly ended any chance of significant playing time for Brandon Inge. Fielder's presence likely moves Miguel Cabrera to third base, subsequently making Inge nothing more than a backup to Cabrera and possibly as a DH. Inge has major league experience at catcher, 3B, DH and all three outfield positions, but this year's Detroit squad has plenty of pieces to keep him out of the lineup. Plus, the 34-year-old Inge, who turns 35 in May, hit just .197 last year over just 269 at-bats. His three homers and 23 RBI were his lowest totals since playing 79 games in 2001 in his first season in the majors. Inge is simply no longer relevant in most Fantasy formats. He has low-end value in AL-only leagues, at best, and should not be drafted. (Updated 2/8/12)
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