Parmelee optioned to minors: Twins first baseman Justin Morneau (wrist) will be activated from the 15-day DL prior to Wednesday's game against the Tigers. The Twins optioned first baseman Chris Parmelee to Triple-A Rochester after Tuesday's game against the Indians to clear a roster spot. (Updated 05/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Parmelee started Tuesday, but he went 0 for 3 and dropped his average to .179. Parmelee was a hit this spring training and played his way onto the MLB roster. Unfortunately, Parmelee didn't hit like he did this spring and needs more seasoning in the minors. Parmelee could make his way back to the majors later this summer, but he has more value as a long-term Fantasy keeper. You might stash him in AL-only Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/15/2012).
05/15/2012 12:17 Justin Morneau will return Wednesday
Twins first baseman/designated hitter Justin Morneau has been sidelined since April 30 with a wrist injury, but he took batting practice Monday and Tuesday and will be activated before Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
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.
05/06/2012 17:17 Hit Parade for Week 6
Plenty of pitching matchups to take advantage of as we look ahead to Fantasy Week 6. Our Scott White helps you make sense of some platoons and maximizes your lineup's potential in his Hit Parade.
05/04/2012 13:40 Di Fino: The art of buying low
There's nothing new about the buy-low concept, but the way an owner goes about it is the key. Our Nando Di Fino shares a few of his current buy-low candidates and how he'd go about obtaining them in trade.
05/03/2012 00:49 Angels' Weaver pitches no-no vs. Twins
Jered Weaver pitched the second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks, completely overmatching Minnesota and leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-0 victory against the Twins on Wednesday night.
Of all the impressive performances by September callups in 2011 -- Jesus Montero's and Matt Moore's among them -- Chris Parmelee's might have been the best of all. You just didn't know it because his team was already out of the playoff race. OK, his relative lack of pedigree toned down the hype as well, but considering he was a first-round draft pick in 2006 and a top-100 prospect for Baseball America as recently as 2007, Fantasy owners might still want to take notice. Parmelee's power potential has never been in question, and his approach at the plate is beyond his years, as his near 1-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio down the stretch should indicate. If he continues to hit for average in the majors, what's stopping him from becoming a viable mixed-league contributor? Sure, playing time is an issue, but with the growing concerns over Justin Morneau's health, not a mention a semi-vacant DH spot, Minnesota has every incentive to start the rookie. Parmelee is worth a shot in AL-only leagues even if long-term keeper owners can probably do better. (Updated 1/5/12)
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