GM confident in Rolen: MLB.com reports Reds GM Walt Jocketty is confident that 3B Scott Rolen, who endured shoulder problems in 2011, will have a healthy and productive 2012 season. "Obviously, he's important for us,'' Jocketty said. (Updated 01/06/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Rolen had shoulder surgery in August and his recovery seems to be going well. While Jocketty is confident Rolen will have a productive season, we have to look at the facts. He will be 37 years old in 2012 and hasn't played more than 133 games the last five seasons. Rolen will sit at times in 2012, whether it is by design or because of injury. He did hit 20 homers in 2010, but Fantasy owners can't bank on that come Draft Day. Rolen is at best a late-round, injury-risk Fantasy option. (Updated 01/06/2012).
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.
Scott Rolen endured one of the worst campaigns of his career in 2011 as shoulder problems slowed him down all season. He was limited to 65 games and batted a lowly .242 with just five homers and 36 RBI. He got on base below the .300 mark for the first time in his career and also slugged .397 -- a personal low. The 36-year-old showed in 2010 that he still has some pop in his bat, but his days of hitting 30 homers are long gone. Rolen's recovery from August shoulder surgery seems to be going well and he will be the starter at the hot corner as long as he is healthy entering the season. The lineup that surrounds him and the ballpark he plays in gives him an instant offensive advantage so the seven-time All-Star still has some clout in Fantasy. Target Rolen in the later rounds of mixed leagues on Draft Day, just keep in mind that he is always an injury risk. (Updated 1/25/12)
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