Werth may be back sooner than expected : Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth (wrist) told manager Davey Johnson on Monday that he could be back three weeks earlier than expected. Werth, on the 15-day disabled list due with a broken left wrist, said his timetable could be sped up because he had surgery just one day after he suffered his injury. (Updated 05/14/2012)
Injury Report
Wrist - 15-day DL. Out until at least late July (Updated - 5/8/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Werth's original timetable was around three months, but now it appears he could return a few weeks sooner than that. However, Fantasy owners should keep in mind that these out Werth's words and the finally decision will be made by the team's medical staff. Fantasy owners should continue keep an eye on his recovery over the next weeks to see when he will be able to get back on the field. Werth is hitting .276 with three homers and 12 RBI, so leave him reserved in the majority of formats in the meantime. (Updated 05/14/2012).
05/08/2012 13:28 Nats 3B Zimmerman comes off DL, Werth heads there
Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals, who put outfielder Jayson Werth on the DL.
05/07/2012 18:41 Jayson Werth Update: 5/07
Join Jorge Sedano, Nando Di Fino and Scott White as they discuss the latest on the Nationals including the injury to Jayson Werth and what it now means for guys like Bryce Harper and Tyler Moore.
05/07/2012 15:36 Report: Jayson Werth out at least 12 weeks
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth will miss at least 12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery on Monday, according to MLB.com. Werth broke the same wrist in 2005.
Jayson Werth's first year in Washington went about like most Fantasy owners thought it would. A popular bust candidate entering the season, he indeed struggled in a bigger ballpark with a lesser supporting cast after three years of near-stud numbers in Philadelphia, ranking behind such notables as Juan Pierre and Josh Willingham in standard Head-to-Head leagues. But the upshot for a player coming off a season of down numbers is that he's far more affordable for Fantasy owners the next year. Believe it or not, by living up to his bust potential last year, Werth might actually be slightly undervalued this year. It's not that he's suddenly going to get back to performing the way he did in Philadelphia. It's just that his going rate is now more in line with his expected production. Chances are last year is as bad as it gets for him, at least while he's still in his early 30s, and he was still only a steal short of a 20-20 season. Really, just a boost in batting average to the .265 range would make him an advisable starter in mixed leagues again. You have much more to gain than lose by targeting Werth as your third or fourth outfielder on Draft Day. (Updated 1/18/12)
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