Gutierrez making some progress for M's: MLB.com reports Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez, on the 15-day disabled list, did some running on Wednesday, one day after taking batting practice with the club. Manager Eric Wedge said Gutierrez will work out with the team throughout the week before heading to extended spring training to play in some games. After that, the 29-year-old will head out on a rehab assignment. If all goes well, Gutierrez will return in late June. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
Pectoral, foot - 15-day DL. Out until at least late June (Updated - 5/15/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Gutierrez is recovering from a pectoral injury but a recent heel issue has also slowed his recovery. It looks as though he is on the verge of ramping up his rehab so keep an eye on his progress in the coming weeks. Gutierrez showed in 2009 that he can be a viable option in Fantasy but based on his .237 average and .330 slugging percentage since then, keep the Gold Glover stashed away solely in AL-only formats. (Updated 05/23/2012).
03/26/2012 13:53 Setting our sights on Japan
The start of the regular season in Japan may catch some by surprise, but not our Scott White. He shares his take on every regular in the Oakland-Seattle series and tells you what to do with each hitter.
03/19/2012 12:56 2012 Draft Prep: Tiers for fears over uncertainty
The inherent stress of drafting can become overwhelming. How do you make the most of what's left once those middle and late rounds arrive. Al Melchior has some thoughts in his hitting tiers, using some less conventional methods.
Franklin Gutierrez continued to fall off the Fantasy map last season as injuries and inconsistent play dropped his numbers to some of the lowest of his career. He did not make his 2011 debut until mid-May due to a stomach condition and never really recovered. He hit just .224 with one homer and 19 RBI in 322 at-bats. His .273 slugging percentage was over 100 points below his career mark and well off the .425 he posted during his breakout 2009 campaign. He will retain his starting job in center field for Seattle this season but only after he recovers from a torn pectoral muscle that figures to sideline him for a few weeks. The injury combined with the possibility that Gutierrez was just a one-hit wonder in 2008 makes the Seattle outfielder more or less just an AL-only option on Draft Day. (Updated 3/25/12)
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
