Amarista perfect in win: Padres second baseman Alexi Amarista received his third start of the season on Saturday, and he responded with his first multi-hit game, going 2 for 2 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI as the Padres downs the Angels, 3-2. Amarista also laced is first double of the season, off of Angels’ starter Dan Haren. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
The team seems intent on getting Amarista everyday at bats, in the wake of the release of Orlando Hudson. He joined the organization just over two weeks ago in a trade from the Angels, and Padres manager Bud Black told MLB.com before the game that he spoke with Angels’ manager Mike Scioscia to get a feel for what Amarista can do. "The first thing he said was this guy can play six positions, he can feel comfortable with them anywhere, he swings the bat and he has some speed, so that versatility plays much better in the National League," Black said. Amarista was a .312 hitter in the minors with some speed, so consider him a NL-only option. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/20/2012 19:47 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.
05/20/2012 02:30 The Lineup: Pair of Red Sox combine for 26 letters, 2 HRs
The Red Sox set an odd record on Saturday, as Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Will Middlebrooks both homered to set a new record for most total number of letters by teammates to homer in the same game. Meanwhile, Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler may be looking over his shoulder in D.C.
05/11/2012 17:29 Bartlett, Hudson in jeopardy of being released by Padres
Veteran shortstop Jason Bartlett hasn't produced and has a vesting option for $5.5 million for next year, which is untenable for the San Diego Padres. Orlando Hudson could be released at some point as well.
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