Guyer to DL with sore shoulder: Tampa Bay placed outfielder Brandon Guyer on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday in order to make room on the roster for the acquisition of Rich Thompson. Tampa also moved pitcher Jeff Niemann to the 60-day DL. Guyer has a sore shoulder. (Updated 05/16/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/16/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Guyer was recently recalled from Triple-A Durham. He went 1 for 7 in three games with a homer but is not a major impact player for the Rays. Guyer has AL-only Fantasy value, at best, when healthy. (Updated 05/16/2012).
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.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/13/2012 00:31 The Lineup: David Wright is doing all right
We all know what Josh Hamilton is doing, but he's not the only one hitting better than .400, as David Wright had four hits on Saturday to push his average to .402. While Jose Bautista started slow, he's heating up, thanks to his return to Minnesota.
05/12/2012 22:20 Orioles take advantage of sloppy Rays
The Baltimore Orioles capitalized on five errors by the Tampa Bay Rays and got two hits and two RBI from Adam Jones in a 5-3 victory Saturday night.
The Rays turned to Brandon Guyer as Matt Joyce's right-handed platoon partner during their improbable march to the postseason last September, and if nothing else, he'll likely fill the same role entering 2012. But with Luke Scott currently the projected starter at DH for the Rays, Guyer could get a shot at full-time at-bats at some point this season. On the one hand, a second-tier prospect like Guyer wouldn't be the first choice for most contenders, but on the other hand, now might be the only opportunity he gets considering he's already 26. His minor-league numbers suggest he deserves a chance. He followed up a breakout season at the Cubs' Double-A affiliate in 2010 with another five-category performance at Triple-A Durham in 2011. The Rays made a point to acquire him in the Matt Garza trade last offseason, so they clearly like what he brings to the table. Unless Luke Scott gets off to a blistering start, chances are they'll gradually turn more and more of the at-bats over to Guyer. He's a worthy bench option in AL-only leagues. (Updated 2/9/12)