Jenks undergoes second back surgery: The Boston Globe reports Red Sox RP Bobby Jenks needed a second spinal decompression procedure since he was experiencing discomfort following his first back surgery in mid-December. One major league source told the paper that Jenks is now unlikely to be ready for the start of spring training. (Updated 01/05/2012)
Injury Report
Back - Questionable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Jenks needed a second surgery because more fragments were discovered pressing against a nerve in his back following the first surgery to remove fragments. The normal recovery time for the procedure is eight weeks. Jenks still has time to get ready for the start of the season, but the acquisitions of Mark Melancon and Andrew Bailey likely means Jenks is headed for at best a setup role once active. He will remain just an AL-only Fantasy RP. (Updated 01/05/2012).
02/10/2012 09:03 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox didn't make much noise this winter after a disasterous end to their 2011 season. Our Al Melchior examines the revamped roster for owners in advance of Draft Day.
Bobby Jenks endured one of the worst campaigns of his career in 2011 as injuries and inconsistent play hindered him all season long. After signing with Boston in the offseason, he posted a 9.35 ERA over his first 11 appearances before a strained biceps landed him on the DL in early May. The right-hander would make just eight more appearances over the course of the season -- due to a myriad of injuries -- and finished the year 2-2 with a 6.32 ERA. Jenks underwent a second back surgery in January and might not be ready to go for the start of the 2012 campaign, so keep an eye on his status going forward. Even with the addition of Mark Melancon and Andrew Bailey by the Red Sox in the offseason, Jenks is expected to be the setup man in Boston again this season. But since the 30-year-old will have to prove healthy before becoming a viable option in Fantasy again, leave Jenks for AL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 2/7/12)