Anderson shut down with soreness: The A's have shut down pitcher Brett Anderson for a few days with forearm tightness, reports the San Francisco Chronicle Saturday. This is normal during Tommy John surgery recovery. "He's going to slow down for a few days here," manager Bob Melvin said. "It's rare you have no speed bumps in this process, and to this point it's been miraculous he's had nothing." (Updated 05/19/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow - 60-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 3/13/12)
Fantasy Analysis
The Athletics say this news on Anderson is not much of a concern because the pitcher is very far ahead of schedule. Anderson will rest a few days and then start rehabbing again. He's still expected back sometime in August for the A's. Anderson has made just 32 starts in the last two seasons but has a 3.31 ERA over that span with a 136-to-47 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 195 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old should be stashed away in AL-only formats as Anderson will likely make a difference once back on the mound for Oakland. (Updated 05/19/2012).
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Brett Anderson could not stay healthy for the second straight season in 2011 as he made just 13 starts before having to undergo Tommy John surgery in July. The left-hander went 3-6 with a 4.00 ERA and posted a 61-to-25 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 83 1/3 innings. He is expected to be ready by mid-season so owners will have to draft him until July at the earliest. Anderson showed in 2010 that he can be an effective starter, but due to the fact of his injury risk, and the offense that will be backing him up in Oakland, he is not shaping up to be the best of options in Fantasy. Target Anderson in AL-only formats on Draft Day and patient owners could also take him as a stashee in deeper mixed leagues. (Updated 2/1/12)
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