Stauffer seeks second opinion: MLB.com reports Padres starting pitcher Tim Stauffer is getting a second opinion on his injured right elbow. (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/18/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Stauffer has been dealing with this elbow injury since March, and the fact he can't shake it is alarming. Also, the fact he needs a second opinion isn't comforting either. Hopefully, he won't need surgery, which could end his season and put him on a long recovery path. For now, continue to keep Stauffer stashed in deep Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/15/2012 19:47 Dear Mr. Fantasy: What to do with Sir Albert?
Albert Pujols is a hot topic these days. Is it time to flip him for players who are actually producing? Our Scott White touches on how to approach Sir Albert and more in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/14/2012 22:36 Harper hits first HR, Nats beat Padres
Bryce Harper hit his first big league home run and Chad Tracy and Xavier Nady each connected in the eighth inning, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
05/14/2012 22:03 Photos: Bryce Harper's first homer
Bryce Harper hit his first big-league home run in the fourth inning of the Nationals' game against the Padres on Monday.
05/14/2012 20:31 Nationals' Harper hits first MLB HR
Bryce Harper hit his first major league homer, a solo shot to straightaway center field for the Washington Nationals off San Diego Padres right-hander Tim Stauffer.
Tim Stauffer put up some nice numbers in his first full season as a major league starter, but his stat line lost some of its luster after some rocky outings during the home stretch. He cruised into his 24th start of the season in early August with a 2.96 ERA, but his 25th start ushered in a six-game run in which Stauffer struggled to keep the ball in the park. Then, just as he started to find his footing again in mid-September, Stauffer suffered a forearm injury that put an end to his season. While there's nothing wrong with his 3.73 ERA for the year, there is reason to think that Stauffer can do better this year, given how well he pitched for the vast majority of last season. The addition of Carlos Quentin and Yonder Alonso to the middle of the Padres' order could also help Stauffer to gain more run support. While his late-season meltdown should raise some concerns, Stauffer can still be trusted with a late-round pick in standard mixed leagues. (Updated 1/26/12)
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
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