Anderson on target for August: The San Francisco Chronicle reports A's manager Bob Melvin said SP Brett Anderson, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery in July, is on target to return in August. (Updated 01/29/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow - Out until at least early August (Updated - 1/29/12)
Fantasy Analysis
The typical recovery time for a pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery is 12-18 months, so August is right in that time frame. Although, that is clearly being optimistic. There definitely could be some unexpected delays in Anderson's recovery. The news here is that Anderson is expected to miss most of the 2012 season, so that hurts his Fantasy appeal. Leave him for the late rounds in deep Fantasy formats that have ample reserve spots. (Updated 01/29/2012).
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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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start