Yanks decline Marte's option: The Yankees will not choose to exercise their $4 million option on RP Damaso Marte, according to the New York Daily News. Marte did not appear in a game with the Yankees in 2011, as he spent the year recovering from left shoulder surgery. (Updated 10/19/2011)
Injury Report
Shoulder - Questionable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Marte will hit the free agent market, but there is no guarantee that he will be in a major league bullpen next spring. If he does get healthy and catches on with a team, at best, he could have some value for owners in deeper leagues that use middle relievers. (Updated 10/19/2011).