Byrd, Valentine not on same page?: For the first time since joining Boston, outfielder Marlon Byrd was not in the lineup on Friday night against the Indians. He didn't make it into the lineup on Saturday either, despite riding a five-game hit streak. Daniel Nava has started in Byrd's place in both games. Byrd's defense on Thursday may have cost him some starts, but manager Bobby Valentine said he hadn't talked to Byrd. "On one ball hit over his head, I thought he did [take a wrong first step] straight back, but I thought he got to it," Valentine said. "And then the ball missed his glove. I'm not sure what to attribute that to. He's playing very hard, though, he's giving us everything he has." (Updated 05/12/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Byrd has a .281 average with a .299 on-base percentage in 17 games with Boston, so it's odd he hasn't been in the lineup. Byrd, who is a career .280 hitter, was acquired from Chicago after he was stuck in a 3-for-43 slump. During his modest five-game hit streak, Byrd has gone 7 for 21 (.333) with two runs scored. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on Byrd's status and role on the team, as that will directly affect his value. For now, he remains an AL-only and low-end outfielder option in deeper mixed leagues. (Updated 05/12/2012).
05/22/2012 11:47 Red Sox recall Scott Podsednik
How does Scott Podsednik find his way back to the majors for the first time since September 9, 2010? Being in an organization with six -- soon to be seven -- outfielders on the disabled list helps. That's the situation in which the Red Sox find themselves, and it has cleared the way for a Podsednik promotion, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports first reported.
05/21/2012 18:16 Cody Ross to DL with broken foot
Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross is headed to the disabled list because of a fractured bone in his foot. At this point, it seems unlikely that surgery will be required, and Ross could return in 6-8 weeks.
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.
05/18/2012 22:16 Hamels pitches red-hot Phils over BoSox
Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings, and Hunter Pence and Freddy Galvis homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight victory with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
It was just a few years ago that Marlon Byrd was producing some nice Fantasy numbers with the Rangers, but it seems like a distant memory. Since joining the Cubs on a three-year deal, Byrd's power and run production have diminished. To make matters worse last season, Byrd missed over a month when he was hit by a pitch and suffered facial fractures. Now Byrd is in the final year of his contract, and prospect Brett Jackson is breathing down his neck. The Cubs could try to deal Byrd at some point this year or just bench him if they think Jackson is ready. Between his recent decline and threatened playing time, Byrd will be no more than an option for NL-only leagues this year, and not a particularly good one at that. (Updated 2/6/12)
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