News: The Astros signed OF Justin Ruggiano to a minor-league contract on Monday.
Analysis: Ruggiano opted for free agency after being designated for assignment by Tampa Bay in late January. Ruggiano has played just 98 games in the majors. He showed some promise in the minors, but he could never stick around in the majors. Ruggiano is organizational depth and should be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Tampa Bay Times reports OF Justin Ruggiano, who was designated for assignment last week by Tampa Bay, declined his outright assignment to Triple-A and has become a free agent.
Analysis: Ruggiano has played just 98 games in the majors. He showed some promise in the minors, but he could never stick around in the majors. Ruggiano is likely to latch on with another team, but he will probably still be organizational depth. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Tampa Bay designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment on Tuesday to make room for Carlos Pena on the 40-man roster.
Analysis: Ruggiano dealt with a knee injury last year, but had some good cuts early in the season. In 105 at-bats Ruggiano had four home runs and 13 RBI, while batting .248. Fantasy owners should not have him on the radar as he holds minimal value.
News: Tampa Bay designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment on Tuesday in order to make room on the 40-man roster for the addition of Carlos Pena.
Analysis: Ruggiano saw 105 at-bats for the Rays last year at the age of 29. He hit .248 with four homers and 13 RBI. Ruggiano doesn't have a bright major league future and is just a low-end Fantasy option to be ignored in most formats.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano (knee) was activated off the 15-day DL on Thursday and immediately inserted into the starting lineup at DH against the Rangers.
Analysis: Ruggiano had some good offensive moments earlier in the season, but he is coming off the DL as just a .255 hitter. He will get some starts down the stretch, but he is not a player worth adding off Fantasy waivers as of now.
News: Tampa Bay OF Brandon Guyer will be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday when rosters expand. The Rays will also activated OF Justin Ruggiano off the disabled list.
Analysis: Ruggiano was out with a knee injury and last played on Aug. 6 against Oakland. He was hitting .255 for the Rays before getting hurt and will only provide a slight boost off the bench. He doesn't have Fantasy value outside AL-only leagues.
News: Tampa Bay OF Justin Ruggiano (knee) has yet to be cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham, reports the St Petersburg Times on Sunday. Ruggiano has headed to Durham to work out with the Triple-A club.
Analysis: Ruggiano has been on the shelf since early August with left knee bursitis. He should return to the team in September, but isn't expected to carry Fantasy value outside AL-only leagues when he does.
News: The Rays placed OF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with left knee bursitis. Reid Brignac was recalled from Triple-A Durham to take his roster spot.
Analysis: Ruggiano is batting just .176 in his last 14 games for the Rays. He gets some starts every now and then, but he is mostly a reserve outfielder for Tampa Bay. He has marginal Fantasy appeal even when healthy.
News: Tampa Bay OF Justin Ruggiano finished 2 for 3 with a home run in the Rays' 5-1 victory over St. Louis on Saturday. Ruggiano lifted his fourth homer of the season -- a two-run shot -- off Cardinals SP Kyle McClellan in the sixth inning to provide the game's final margin.
Analysis: Ruggiano was in the starting lineup for the first time since June 24 as he has been relegated to pinch-hitting duty. The 29-year-old has lost playing time while the Rays have played on the road during interleague action. He also has been alternating starts in left field with Sam Fuld. Fantasy owners should consider Ruggiano a low-end option in deeper AL-only formats as his playing time has been sporadic at best.
News: Rays OF Sam Fuld was back in left field for the third time in four games Sunday against the Marlins, leaving Justin Ruggiano on the bench. Ruggiano is 0 for 6 in his last three games after going 15 for 31 (.484) with two homers and six RBI in his previous eight games.
Analysis: Ruggiano emerged as another option in left field earlier this month for Tampa Bay after Fuld cooled off after a hot start. Although, it seems Ruggiano might be cooling off himself. Basically, these two are just keeping the spot in left field warm until prospect Desmond Jennings is ready to take over the role full-time. Ruggiano is hitting well, but the Rays are set for a six-game road trip to NL parks in Week 12 (June 20-26), meaning DH Johnny Damon is going to need to play the field and it will likely come in left field, cutting into Ruggiano's PT. Perhaps Week 12 is not the time to activate the AL-only Fantasy option.
News: Tampa Bay OF Justin Ruggiano provided the offense for the Rays on Tuesday in a 4-0 win over the Red Sox. With James Shields pitching a complete-game shutout, Ruggiano's fifth-inning homer was all Tampa Bay would need. Ruggiano hit a solo blast off Tim Wakefield for his third of the year. He finished 2 for 4 in the game and is batting .372 on the year over 43 at-bats.
Analysis: Ruggiano has been ridiculously hot for the Rays in June. The 29-year-old has hits in eight straight games and has gone 15 for 31 over that span with two doubles, two homers and six RBI. Ruggiano has earned everyday playing time for Tampa Bay, but still needs some seasoning before he's labeled a solid option in mixed Fantasy leagues. His hot streak should end soon and he's mostly just an AL-only option.
News: Tampa Bay OF Justin Ruggiano has definitely been a bright spot for the Rays this season. He was designated for assignment before spring training when the Rays added Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez. Clearing waivers and returning to Triple-A Durham, Ruggiano batted .308 with six homers and 30 RBI before getting recalled on May 20. On Sunday in Baltimore, Ruggiano batted third against the Orioles, reports MLB.com. "The batting order, you never know, you show up every day and you don't know where you'll be hitting," Ruggiano said. "But yeah, it's good, it's comforting knowing that I'm getting an opportunity to play on an everyday basis. It's a lot easier to play when you know you have the chances more consistently [and] you're able to make the adjustments. It's a lot easier to hit if you play every day, obviously."
Analysis: Ruggiano has a six-game hitting streak working after going 3 for 5 on Sunday against the Orioles in Baltimore. Over that span, he's gone 11 for 24 with a double, homer and four RBI. He's batting .333, but over only 39 at-bats, as he's not an everyday player for the Rays just yet. He's definitely picking up the Fantasy steam, but he's still just an AL-only Fantasy option. He also stole his first base on Sunday.
News: For the second time in his last four games, Rays OF Justin Ruggiano homered and drove in three runs on Monday at the Angels. In seven appearances since being recalled, he has gone 3 for 16 (.188) with the two homers and six RBI.
Analysis: Ruggiano is not an everyday player and will find it tough to get on any kind of a run as a result. Unless his situation changes, he should stay off most Fantasy rosters.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano hit his first homer since 2008 in Monday's season opener against the Rangers. He launched a three-run shot off starter Derek Holland and finished 1 for 3 with a walk in the 11-5 loss. It was his first hit of the year.
Analysis: Ruggiano has seen action in just four games this season and does not pose much Fantasy value going forward. Leave him off rosters in all formats at this point.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano started Wednesday's afternoon game in Detroit. He was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Tigers due to an illness and did not play on Tuesday. The game Wednesday, however, was postponed due to rain after 2-plus innings and all the stats were wiped out.
Analysis: Ruggiano has gone 0 for 3 with two walks and a run scored since being called up on Friday, not counting what he did on Wednesday before the game was called. He is not an everyday player and therefore is not worth owning in most Fantasy formats despite his return to the lineup.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano was back in the starting lineup posted for Wednesday's afternoon game in Detroit. He was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Tigers due to an illness and did not play on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ruggiano has gone 0 for 3 with two walks and a run scored since being called up on Friday. He is not an everyday player and therefore is not worth owning in most Fantasy formats despite his return to the lineup.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Tigers due to an illness. He has gone 0 for 3 with two walks and a run scored since being called up on Friday.
Analysis: Ruggiano has seen some decent playing time since being called up from Triple-A Durham but now that interleague play is over, he likely won't see too many at-bats. Keep an eye on his status in the coming days but continue to ignore the 29-year-old in all Fantasy formats at this point.
News: With the Rays calling-up OF Justin Ruggiano before Friday's game against the Marlins, the idea was to have him come off of the bench initially. That was thrown out the door once B.J. Upton left the game after the second inning with a gluteal injury. Ruggiano handled it well, making some solid defensive plays in center field and drawing a walk on offense. He did notch a hit though, finishing 0 for 2 in the loss.
Analysis: Ruggiano was deemed the most ready minor-league prospect in the Rays organization to come in and thrive in a bench role which resulted in his call-up over OFs Brandon Guyer and Desmond Jennings, according to manager Joe Maddon. "The fact that Ruge has been here before, spent time on the bench and has played well for us in that role matters somewhat, but also the fact he's earned a right to be here based on how he handled being sent back – in a very classy way," Maddon told the Tampa Tribune. "He fought his way back to the big leagues, and that's a credit to him." Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his progress just in case Upton is out for considerable time, though the injury is not considered serious at this point.
News: The Rays recalled OF Justin Ruggiano before Friday's series opener at Florida. Ruggiano was hitting .308 (45 for 146) with six home runs and 30 RBI for Triple-A Durham.
Analysis: With the Rays in a National League park over the weekend, more depth on the bench was needed. Ruggiano's stint is likely to be a short one and there is not even a guarantee that he will see much playing time. He can remain unowned in most Fantasy leagues, though he has shown enough upside in the minors this season to want to keep an eye on him in AL-only formats.
News: Tampa Bay made a round of cuts on Saturday, reports the . In total, seven players were reassigned. That list included first baseman Casey Kotchman. Also included in the cuts are: Felipe Lopez, Joe Inglett, Chris Carter, Ray Olmedo, Craig Albernaz and Justin Ruggiano.
Analysis: Of the players above, only Kotchman has ever been considered as a major viable Fantasy option. Even he won't be this season. None of the players above should be targeted in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News:The Tampa Tribune reports Rays OF Justin Ruggiano is a frustrated player. Ruggiano began the year expecting to compete for the fourth-outfield spot with Tampa Bay after Carl Crawford left for Boston, but the arrival of Johnny Damon pushed Ruggiano off the 40-man roster in February. Now, he is looking at another stint in the minors. "If I do go back to (Triple-A) Durham, it will be my fifth year there," Ruggiano said. "I don't know if there's any other player who has spent five consecutive years in Triple-A with the same organization." Ruggiano's odds of making the opening-day roster are slim, but manager Joe Maddon isn't counting him out. "Things may have to happen for him to be in line for that particular moment right now," Maddon said. "But he's going about his business properly. We watch him all the time. It's just that we have it stacked a little differently right now, but that's not to say he can't break through."
Analysis: Maddon said he respects Ruggiano for continuing to battle despite the fact he is 28 and has yet to play more than 45 games in an MLB season. The Rays gave the rest of the majors to nab Ruggiano when he was dropped from the 40-man roster, but no one came calling. Ignore Ruggiano in Fantasy until he makes an impact in the majors.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that Rays LF Justin Ruggiano has cleared waivers and will be in camp. Ruggiano was designated for assignment on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ruggiano looked to be in contention for a reserve outfield spot until the Rays signed Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez late in the offseason. Now, he's likely to start the season in the minors, so continue to ignore him in Fantasy drafts.
News: The Rays designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment on Tuesday. Ruggiano hit .287 with 31 doubles, 15 homers, 70 RBI and 24 stolen bases last year at Triple-A Durham. He hasn't played in the majors since 2008.
Analysis: Ruggiano looked to be in contention for a reserve outfield spot until the Rays signed Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez late in the offseason. Now, he might end up with another organization. Even if he latches on somewhere, he wouldn't play a big enough role to make an impact in Fantasy.
News: With Carl Crawford leaving via free agency this offseason the Rays have a huge void to fill in left field. The likely candidates for playing time in left are Desmond Jennings and Matt Joyce, but Justin Ruggiano is also in the mix in the Rays' outfield. "I feel like there's always been Carl [in left field] and B.J. [Upton in center field], [Gabe] Kapler in right field," Ruggiano said. "Now I feel like there is a spot open, and it's open for competition. I'm going into it as if it's my best opportunity. I'm going to fight for a job in the spring. Hopefully the organization likes what they see out of me. I definitely have the at-bats in the minor leagues and feel like I've done everything I can there. So I'm ready for the next step and I'm ready for the challenge."
Analysis: Ruggiano had to cut his winter league season short because of an oblique injury, but he says he is fully recovered and is hitting three times a week back him in Texas. Ruggiano has never had more than a cup of coffee in the majors and hasn't played in an MLB game since 2008. But he hit .287 with 31 doubles, 15 homers, 70 RBI and 24 stolen bases last year in Triple-A and is considered a plus-outfielder, so the Rays could have use for him. It's definitely an uphill battle for Ruggiano in spring training, so right now he is a wait-and-see project in AL-only Fantasy leagues.
News: The Rays optioned OF Justin Ruggiano to Triple-A Durham following Tuesday's game against the Braves. The move was made as Jason Bartlett (hamstring) came off the DL.
Analysis: Ruggiano didn't see any time with the Rays after his recall on June 12. He is nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: Rays OF Gabe Kapler was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hip flexor on Saturday and OF Justin Ruggiano was recalled from Triple-A Durham. Ruggiano appeared in a combined 52 games with the Rays during the 2007 and 2008 seasons, hitting .200 with two homers and 10 RBI. He was hitting .291 with four homers and 19 RBI in 44 games this season with Durham.
Analysis: Ruggiano has had a cup of coffee in the bigs before but won't see enough at-bats to be valuable in most Fantasy formats. His role will be similar to Kapler's, playing in the outfield against lefties. Continue to ignore the 28-year-old.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano went 2 for 3 with three RBI and his second home run of the spring Thursday at the Pirates. He's now batting .529 (9 for 17) overall.
Analysis: The Rays keep giving Ruggiano at-bats, and he keeps making the most of them. He has already established himself as a good power hitter in the minors, but unfortunately, he doesn't have the pedigree to earn a starting job in the majors. He'll be a bench player at best, making him not worth drafting in Fantasy.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano, who the team already optioned to Triple-A Durham, won't make the opening day roster as a replacement for B.J. Upton, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. Matt Joyce will get the nod instead.
Analysis: Ruggiano has some pop and steals potential, but his limited at-bats make him nothing more than a reserve for the deepest of AL-only Rotisserie leagues. With this news, he might not get any at-bats period.
News: The Rays optioned outfielder Justin Ruggiano, infielders Elliot Johnson and Reid Brignac and catcher John Jaso to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. Executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Ruggiano could be added to the opening day roster to replace center fielder B.J. Upton, who is expected to start the season on the disabled list while he works his way back from offseason surgery on his left shoulder.
Analysis: Ruggiano has some pop and steals potential, but his limited at-bats make him nothing more than a reserve for the deepest of AL-only Rotisserie leagues on Draft Day.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: OF Fernando Perez will be sidelined for about three months because of a dislocated left wrist sustained while diving for a ball in a March 10 exhibition game. Though Perez probably would have spent most of the season at Triple-A, his absence could be significant because if CF B.J. Upton is not recovered from left shoulder surgery by opening day, Perez most likely would have been on the roster. Now Justin Ruggiano is the likely favorite.
Analysis: Ruggiano has some pop and steals potential, but his limited at-bats make him nothing more than a reserve for the deepest of AL-only Rotisserie leagues on Draft Day.
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano got only one at-bat Sunday at the Red Sox, but he got a hit and scored a run. He also stole two bases -- his first of the spring.
Analysis: Ruggiano has some speed and pop, but the Rays likely don't have a need for him at the major-league level. Don't bother with him in Fantasy.
News:Justin Ruggiano and Dan Johnson hit two-run homers off Red Sox reliever Chris Smith on Monday.
Analysis: Johnson is a nice sleeper for deeper AL-only leagues down the stretch. There is legit pop in his bat and he could earn regular at-bats now and beyond. Ruggiano is a decent young outfielder with speed and pop and a sleeper for AL-only formats, too. Smith is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News:Justin Ruggiano went 3-for-4 with two RBI in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at Yankee Stadium as the Rays won for the seventh time in eight games. He also added two steals.
Analysis: Ruggiano started in left field and raised his batting average to .222 in 63 at-bats this season. Despite his solid effort, he does not see enough at-bats on a regular basis to be trusted in even AL-only Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Eric Hinske and Justin Ruggiano, who was called up from Triple-A Durham, will platoon in left field to fill in for injured star Carl Crawford, who is likely to miss the rest of the regular season.
Analysis: Ruggiano is on his fourth stint with the Rays this season. In 15 games, he has batted .290 with one home run and two RBI while playing all three outfield positions. He doesn't project as a very productive bat and is worth no more than a flier in AL-only play.
News: The Rays placed rookie All-Star 3B Evan Longoria on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of a right wrist fracture. The move was retroactive to Friday. The team recalled outfielder Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham to take his place. Longoria was injured on Thursday, when he was hit by a pitch from Seattle closer J.J. Putz. The 22-year-old has missed the past three games. Willy Aybar will continue to start in his absence.
Analysis: Ruggiano will begin his fourth stint with the Rays this season. In 15 games, he has batted .290 with one home run and two RBI while playing all three outfield positions. As a reserve, though, he has minimal Fantasy value.
News: Tampa Bay optioned OF Justin Ruggiano to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Analysis: Ruggiano was expected to be the odd man out when the Rays activated 1B Carlos Pena off the DL. He's nothing more than an AL-only reserve when up in Tampa.
News:Justin Ruggiano started in right field Saturday for Tampa Bay as the Rays defeated Houston 4-3 in walk-off fashion. Ruggiano blasted his first home run of the season in the game and is batting .300 on the year. He was 2-for-3 on the night.
Analysis: Ruggiano has just 30 at-bats at the major league level this season and despite tonight's performance, probably won't be getting many more. He's probably the odd man out when the Rays active 1B Carlos Pena off the DL. He's nothing more than an AL-only reserve at this point.
News: Tampa Bay slugger Carlos Pena was placed on the DL on Wednesday because of a broken left index finger and the Rays promoted outfield prospect Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday to take his place on the roster. The team hoped Ruggiano, an outfielder, could make it to Boston from Durham, N.C., in time for Wednesday's game.
Analysis: Ruggiano was hitting .323 with five homers and 12 steals in Triple-A. He is a decent 26-year-old outfielder who could make an impact in deeper AL-only leagues. Take a flier on him only in those formats right now, because he likely won't be a full-time player unless he proves worthy of at-bats.
News: The Rays activated Scott Kazmir (elbow) from the 15-day DL and sent outfielder Justin Ruggiano to Triple-A on Sunday.
Analysis: Ruggiano has speed and power but he is nothing more than a reserve outfielder for the Rays if he is recalled at this point. He is a low-end minor league stashee in the deepest of AL-only and long-term keeper leagues.
News: The Tampa Bay Rays placed RP Gary Glover on the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Justin Ruggiano before Friday's scheduled game against the Red Sox. "He's got a little tendinitis in his shoulder," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.
Analysis: Ruggiano was 3-for-10 in five games with Tampa Bay before being sent down to Triple-A Durham on April 25. Ruggiano is expected to be with the team until Sunday when the Rays plan to bring left-hander Scott Kazmir back from the 15-day DL. Ruggiano is nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy reserve at this point in his career when he is in the majors.
News: After Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Rays SP Matt Garza, sidelined since April 8 because of radial nerve irritation in his pitching arm, was activated from the 15-day disabled list. He will start Friday against Boston. OF Justin Ruggiano was optioned to Triple-A Durham.
Analysis: Ruggiano hit 20 homers and stole 26 bases at Triple-A Durham last season. He is nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy reserve at this point in his career when he is in the majors.
News: The Tampa Tribune Rays will send out a position player, probably Justin Ruggiano, by Friday to clear a spot for Matt Garza (elbow).
Analysis: Ruggiano hit 20 homers and stole 26 bases at Triple-A Durham last season. Consider him a sleeper in deeper AL-only leagues for one more week.
News: Rays outfielder Cliff Floyd will have surgery Friday to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The injury was discovered by an MRI exam Wednesday. Floyd has been slowed by a sore knee, and hasn't played since being scratched from the starting lineup Monday. Tampa Bay placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday. The Rays also recalled outfielder Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham.
Analysis: Ruggiano has a decent bat and some speed, hitting 20 homers and stealing 26 bases in Triple-A last season. Consider him a sleeper in deeper AL-only leagues as a reserve outfielder.
News: The Rays optioned OF Justin Ruggiano and RHP Jae Kuk Ryu to the minor leagues Tuesday.
Analysis: Ruggiano has a decent bat and some speed, hitting 20 homers and stealing 26 bases in Triple-A last season. Consider him a sleeper in deeper AL-only leagues when he is called up. Ryu looks like an ex-prospect now and would be nothing more than a low-end middle reliever if he is called up. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues at this point.
News:Justin Ruggiano hit a tie-breaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning and added a solo home run in the ninth to lead the United States to a 10- 7 win over Taiwan on Wednesday and the top seed in the World Cup quarterfinals. The U.S. team finished 6-1 in group play, and takes on South Korea on Friday in an opening quarterfinal game. Ruggiano finished with three hits, five RBI, two runs scored and a walk, while Evan Longoria was 3-for-5 with a home run.
Analysis: Ruggiano went .309-20-73-78-26 (.386 OBP, .502 SLUG) in Triple-A and could impact deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues. The problem is the 25-year-old is stuck behind a slew of outfielders in the Rays system. Consider him nothing more than a deeper AL-only or long-term term keeper flier on Draft Day.
News: Manager Joe Maddon said rookies INF Joel Guzman and 3B Justin Ruggiano will play in all three games of the season ending series this weekend at Toronto.
Analysis: Ruggiano went .309-20-73-78-26 (.386 OBP, .502 SLUG) in Triple-A and could impact deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues. Long term, the Rays' outfield is crowded, but he could be deep prospect sleepers on Draft Day 2008.
News: The Devil Rays recalled OF Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. Jason Pridie was passed up at this point.
Analysis: With Carl Crawford likely shut down for the season, Ruggiano could get playing time in the final days of the season. He went .309-20-73-78-26 (.386 OBP, .502 SLUG) in Triple-A and could impact deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues in Fantasy Week 26 (Sept. 24-30). Long term, the Rays' outfield is crowded, but he and/or Pridie could be deep prospect sleepers on Draft Day 2008.
News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: Though a final decision won't come until the weekend, it appears less likely LF Carl Crawford will come back from a left groin strain to play again this season. An outfielder is expected to be called up to provide depth given the absence of Crawford, though the Rays won't make an announcement until later Wednesday. Triple-A outfield prospects Jason Pridie and Justin Ruggiano are the most likely candidates.
Analysis: Ruggiano went a .309-20-73-78-26 (.386 OBP, .502 SLUG) in Triple-A. If he gets called up, he could impact deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues in Fantasy Week 26 (Sept. 24-30). Long term, the Rays' outfield is crowded, but he could be a deep prospect sleeper on Draft Day 2008.
News: LHP Casey Fossum, who was home attending the birth of his third child, will rejoin the bullpen Friday, and the Rays plan to drop a pitcher (RHP Jae Kuk Ryu?) and add a position player to their short-handed bench. Candidates for promotion include INFs Joel Guzman (.246, 13 HRs, 48 RBI at Triple-A Durham) and Ben Zobrist (.276, 7, 22), and non-roster OFs Chris Richard (.283, 13, 51) and Justin Ruggiano (.287, 13, 54).
Analysis: None of the players mentioned really deserve Fantasy ownership outside of larger AL-only formats, so don't get overly excited about these call-ups.
