Darnell put on DL: MLB.com reports that the Padres placed James Darnell and pitcher Tim Stauffer on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. In corresponding moves they recalled pitchers Eric Stults and Nick Vincent. (Updated 05/18/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/18/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Darnell left Thursday's game after he injured his left shoulder diving for a flyball. He was diagnosed with a partial dislocation. This is a different issue that he suffered last year, which required season-ending arthroscopic surgery in mid-September. Fantasy owners shouldn't pay too much attention to Darnell as he was just called up last week from the minors. (Updated 05/18/2012).
05/18/2012 15:49 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/18/2012 11:18 Interleague Play: A look at possible NL DHs
A look at who each NL team might use at DH when they play an American League team on the road in interleague play this season.
05/15/2012 16:15 Padres slam Strasburg, sink Nats
Stephen Strasburg left after only four innings Tuesday, matching the second-shortest appearance of his 25-start career, and San Diego's Will Venable had four hits, while John Baker delivered three hits and three RBI, leading the Padres to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
05/13/2012 16:45 Phils' Hamels tops Padres in return
Cole Hamels was stellar on the mound in his return from a five-game suspension, working seven innings of one-run ball Sunday to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2.
At first glance, Darnell seems like a candidate to disappoint in Fantasy as a 25-year-old who didn't set the world on fire during his brief stint in the majors last season and who projects to play half of his games at PETCO Park. But keep in mind most of his 2011 numbers came at what is considered a pitcher-friendly ballpark at Double-A San Antonio, where he hit .333 with 17 homers and a 1.038 OPS in 288 at-bats. Even more impressive, he had 52 walks compared to 48 strikeouts at San Antonio, continuing a pattern of patience that was evident even during his major-league trial. The dimensions of PETCO Park typically haven't been as tough on right-handed hitters as lefties, and Darnell's walk rate should help offset any loss of power. At his age, he'll need to make an impression soon to secure a starting job. He's worth drafting in NL-only leagues as well as long-term keeper formats for when his opportunity inevitably arrives. Who knows? Given his experience in the outfield, he might even be able to win a job there this spring. (Updated 1/26/12)
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