Ludwick returns with home run: Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick returned to the starting lineup Sunday against the Yankees after missing two games with a swollen left elbow. Ludwick started as the designated hitter in the American League ballpark as he went 3 for 5 at the plate with his fourth home run. Ludwick went deep off CC Sabathia in the seventh inning for a solo shot. He added a double and drove in three runs in total in the game. His batting average is now at .207 on the year. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Ludwick finally got back in action on Sunday and appeared to get himself going offensively as the designated hitter. This is something manager Dusty Baker was hoping would happen, but Ludwick had to sit for most of the first interleague series with the injury. Ludwick usually shares playing time in left field with Chris Heisey when in NL parks. He has marginal Fantasy in NL-only leagues. (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 16:40 Yankees suffer fifth loss in six games
Johnny Cueto pitched effectively into the eighth inning, Ryan Ludwick delivered two big hits and the Cincinnati Reds closed out their extended visit to New York by beating the Yankees 5-2 Sunday.
05/18/2012 11:18 Interleague Play: A look at possible NL DHs
A look at who each NL team might use at DH when they play an American League team on the road in interleague play this season.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/11/2012 22:45 Bernadina, Espinosa HRs lead Nats
Roger Bernadina and Danny Espinosa each hit a two-run homer Friday night in one of Washington's biggest scoring splurges of the season, leading the light-hitting Nationals to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Ryan Ludwick continued to be a solid run-producer for owners a year ago and could be in for a bounce-back campaign in 2012. After hitting 13 home runs with 75 RBI in 139 games between the Padres and Pirates last season, he signed with the Reds and should see the majority of the starts in left field. While he batted just .237 with a .363 slugging percentage a year ago, the move to Great American Ball Park with a potent lineup should do wonders for his Fantasy value. The 33-year-old still has some decent pop in his bat so a return to 20 homers is not out of the question. Strikeouts and average might hurt his appeal in some formats so target Ludwick in deeper mixed leagues on Draft Day. He might be worth taking a flier on in larger formats as well as he is a career .276 hitter with a .600 slugging percentage in his new home park. (Updated 2/13/12)
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