Ranaudo beginning at Double-A: The Red Sox have announced that pitching prospect Anthony Ranaudo will, indeed, begin the season at Double-A Portland. Ranaudo went 9-6 with a 3.97 ERA in 26 starts between two levels of Class A last season. (Updated 03/31/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Ranaudo, a first-round pick in the 2010 draft out of LSU, has a ton of upside at age 22 but his numbers last season shows that he is at least a few years away from making an impact in the majors. Owners in long-term keeper leagues should be the only ones keep an eye on the right-hander at this point. (Updated 03/31/2012).