Sizemore takes some cuts : According to MLB.com, Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore took some swings on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from back surgery. "He looked good for the first time," manager Manny Acta said. "He swung the bat good, but it's just a start. We're not going to rush anything. He's going to continue his rehab, and I'm anticipating that he's going to go on a rehab assignment where he's going to have plenty of at-bats before he comes up here and plays." Sizemore underwent a micro disectomy procedure on his lower back on March 1 and will be eligible to be activated from the 60-day disabled list on June 3. "I doubt that we'll be able to meet that date," Acta said. "I can't sit here and give you a timetable. He has to finish the strengthening program with his legs and then be declared ready to compete. It's not just about baseball." (Updated 05/16/2012)
Injury Report
Back - 60-day DL. Out until at least late June (Updated - 5/16/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Sizemore has been doing agility drills and throwing during his rehab process. He hopes to return to the lineup before July, but there is no timetable for his return. The Indians will be cautious with Sizemore as he makes his way back from surgery. He's also had knee issues over the past two years, which will be factored into his rehab work. "We're going to take everything out of his hands," Acta said. "He's going to follow everything that we have mapped out, and he's not fighting anything. He knows this is serious stuff." Fantasy owners in AL-only formats should continue to stash Sizemore in hopes he can return and be a decent contributor for the Tribe. (Updated 05/16/2012).
04/03/2012 16:24 Hit Parade for Week 1
How are lineups shaping up post-spring? Our Scott White goes position by position looking for hidden gems and busts for the opening week in his initial edition of Hit Parade.
03/28/2012 10:46 2012 Draft Prep: Tiers by position
The tiers approach is nothing new to Fantasy, but the impact it can have on your draft is undeniable. Scott White shares his tiers by position for 2012, a guide for you to establish your own tiers.
03/27/2012 12:09 2012 Draft Prep: Tout Wars takeaways
What can you take away from 41 Fantasy veterans competing in various Fantasy leagues? Our Nando Di Fino shares his observations from a busy Tout Wars weekend.
03/26/2012 20:33 Indians checking out Vladimir Guerrero
Veteran DH/outfielder Vladimir Guerrero recently worked out for the Cleveland Indians in his native Dominican Republic. The Indians may be seeking outfield help given the uncertain status of Grady Sizemore.
When the Indians declined Grady Sizemore's option for 2012 at the start of the offseason, his career in Cleveland appeared to be over. But they brought him back on an incentive-laden deal, giving him what could be his last chance to remain an everyday player in the majors. Four years ago, the idea of him being anything less would have been laughable. He was coming off his first career 30-30 season and just entering his prime at age 26. But injuries have put a wrecking ball through his career and left Fantasy owners to pick up the pieces. The big blow, of course, came in 2010, when he missed all but 33 games because of microfracture surgery on his left knee. But his right knee was the issue last year. He initially jammed it in May and ended up needing arthroscopic surgery after it put him back on the DL in July. In between, he proved he's still a capable major-league hitter, homering 10 times in 268 at-bats, but the rust was apparent in his high strikeout rate, and the speed that once set him apart was gone. Now, Sizemore will miss the start of the 2012 season following March back surgery and might not return until May at the earliest. Given his injury concerns and less-than-assured production even when healthy, Sizemore doesn't deserve more than a late-round pick in Fantasy. (Updated 3/1/12)
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