Volquez inks deal, avoids arbitration: The Padres avoided arbitration with SP Edinson Volquez on Tuesday by signing him to a one-year deal. Terms of the deal were not immediately released. (Updated 01/17/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Volquez is in his first season with San Diego after being a key piece in the trade that sent Mat Latos to Cincinnati. Volquez struggled after returning from Tommy John surgery and is just 9-10 with a 5.20 ERA in 32 starts since the 2010 season. Moving to PETCO Park should help, but Volquez remains just a late-round Fantasy option. (Updated 01/17/2012).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/09/2012 05:09 2012 Fantasy outlooks: San Diego Padres
As San Diego goes through the rebuilding process, the Padres turn more and more of their attention to the team's youngsters. Michael Hurcomb breaks down the Padres in his Fantasy team outlook.
02/01/2012 11:35 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Cincinnati Reds
The Reds rebuilt a significant portion of their roster in the hopes of winning now. Our Al Melchior breaks down Cincinnati's Fantasy options for owners to consider on Draft Day.
Included as part of the trade Mat Latos/Yonder Alonso deal, Edinson Volquez gets a much-needed change of scenery, starting over with the Padres. His final season with the Reds was a tumultuous one, as he endured bouts of wildness and a pair of minor-league demotions. Volquez gave Fantasy owners some reasons for hope, as he returned to the Reds' rotation for four late-season starts, and he walked 10 batters in 23 2/3 innings, which signaled a modest improvement in his control. The former All-Star is adept at avoiding contact and inducing grounders, so if he can cut back on free passes this season, he could provide unexpected value for owners in mixed leagues. Still, Volquez has plenty of work to do in order to reestablish his value, so he should be drafted only in deeper mixed leagues and in NL-only formats. (Updated 1/26/12)
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