Stutes shut down another 10-14 days: Philadelphia reliever Michael Stutes has been shut down for another 10-14 days, reports MLB.com on Tuesday. Stutes will then be re-evaluated and the Phillies will decide if he can begin a throwing program. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/22/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Stutes, out since April 22 with right shoulder soreness, visited a team doctor on Tuesday to find out when he can begin throwing and got bad news. He will need a few bullpen sessions before he can begin a minor league rehab assignment once he is finally ready to begin throwing. Once he does that, it will be just a matter of time before he returns to the Philadelphia bullpen. Stutes has low-end Fantasy value, when healthy. (Updated 05/22/2012).
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