Avery looks great in top spot: Orioles rookie and outfielder Xavier Avery had a very impressive series in Washington during interleague play. Playing most often as the Orioles leadoff hitter, Avery went 5 for 11 in the series with two doubles, two walks and three runs scored in three games. Avery went 2 for 4 on Sunday and picked up his first stolen base in the loss to the Nationals. Avery is batting .313 at this point after 32 at-bats. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Avery is just 22 years old but has carried himself extremely well thus far for Baltimore. The Orioles needed a leadoff hitter and a solid left fielder due to injuries and Avery has provided both of those things. It is getting to the point where Baltimore may have a decision to make when Nolan Reimold and Endy Chavez are ready return. For now, Avery remains more of an AL-only Fantasy option. That could change, however, as Avery is gaining Fantasy appeal. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/18/2012 22:57 Markakis' HR in 11th wins it for Orioles
Nick Markakis homered into the second deck in right field to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win in 11 innings over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
05/18/2012 18:01 Avery is being added at a higher rate
Baltimore outfielder Xavier Avery is one of the most added players in CBSSports.com leagues. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew has all the analysis.
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.
05/17/2012 17:55 O's top Royals, make it 7 in row on road
Adam Jones hit a two-run homer, J.J. Hardy also drove in a pair of runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Thursday for their seventh straight road win.
05/15/2012 22:08 Chen outduels CC, Orioles drop Yanks
Wei-Yin Chen pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Adam Jones homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees 5-2 Tuesday night.
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