News: Mired in a for 10 for 58 slump over his previous 16 games heading into Friday’s game against the Pirates, Tigers outfielder Delmon Young had the breakout game he has been waiting for, going 2 for 4 with a double and a home run, while driving in three runs and scoring another, to lead the Tigers’ offense to a 6-0 win.
Analysis: Young had just one home run on the season prior to Friday, back on the seventh game of the season, so it was good to see him show a little bit of pop. He had just seven doubles as well, so hopefully this can get him going. He is still batting just .235 on the season, so he should be just a low-end Fantasy option until he shows consistent production.
News: Tigers outfielder Delmon Young was back as the team's DH on Wednesday against the Twins after receiving a day off Tuesday against the White Sox. Young is batting just .176 (9 for 51) in his last 14 games. He has no homers and 13 strikeouts in that span.
Analysis: Young continues to try and hit his way out of a slump that started before he was suspended in late April. Unfortunately, being a DH doesn't suit Young well. He's batting .190 as a DH this season, as opposed to .295 as an outfielder. However, manager Jim Leyland intends to keep Young as primarily a DH, so he better make some adjustments. Young clearly has low-end Fantasy appeal while he struggles.
News: Tigers outfielder Delmon Young made his fourth straight start as the team's DH for Tuesday night's contest against the Mariners. Young has started in left field 12 times this season but has been used the DH in the four games following his seven-day suspension. "We just think that overall it makes us a better club, to be honest with you," manager Jim Leyland told MLive.com. "But we've got to get him hitting."
Analysis: While Leyland stopped short of naming Young his new everyday DH, it sure sounded like he plans to use the 26-year-old there more often than not over the next few weeks. The Tigers are trying to get Young going at the plate and seem to think that using his as the DH will do that. He is hitting just .221 with one home run and five RBI on the season and is just 1 for 11 with a single since his return to the lineup. "He's a real good major league hitter and he's a real productive major league hitter," Leyland added. "Right now, he's not hitting." Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how he fares over the next few weeks in his new role. In the meantime, it might not be a bad idea to leave Young on the bench until he turns things around at the plate.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young went 0 for 4 in his first game back from a suspension during the Tigers' 3-2 loss to the White Sox on Saturday. Young, who served as the designated hitter, received a seven-day suspension from Major League Baseball following his April 27 arrest in New York. The 26-year-old is now hitless over his past four games played to drop his batting average to .229 this season.
Analysis: Young was reinstated from the restricted list Friday after his suspension, but he didn't play. He received mostly cheers and a few scattered boos from the home crowd for his first plate appearance on Saturday before flying out to center field to lead off the second inning. After belting 10 homers during the second half of the 2011 season, Young's power has seemingly disappeared and he has just one home run this year. Fantasy owners should consider leaving him reserved in deeper formats until he regains his composure at the plate.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young was activated from the restricted list on Friday after serving a seven-day suspension following his arrest and arraignment on aggravated harassment charges. Earlier this week, Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Young would not start Friday's game against the White Sox, but will be available off the bench. Detroit designated outfielder Brad Eldred for assignment to clear a roster spot for Young.
Analysis: Young expressed remorse following his arrest last Friday in which he was accused of yelling anti-Semitic epithets in front of a New York hotel. The 26-year-old, who has run into trouble before during his embattled career, was suspended seven days by Major League Baseball, but will remain with the Tigers -- for now. Young is hitting .242 with just one homer and is considered a low-end Fantasy option when active until he heats up.
News: Tigers outfielder Delmon Young, suspended for seven days last week without pay following an arrest for anti-Semitic remarks in New York, will not start Friday's game, according to manager Jim Leyland. Young will be eligible to return in that game, as his punishment was retroactive, but Leyland wants him to start running around and hitting again before he gets back in the starting lineup. "And that’s the only reason," Leyland told reporters, "Because he needs to get back, get some batting practice, run around the field a little bit."
Analysis: Young was arrested last Friday on charges of misdemeanor aggravated harassment, and he has also been accused of yelling anti-Semitic epithets. Reports also state Young was highly intoxicated as he required a brief stay in the hospital. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski would not say if the team was considering any punishment of its own, but Leyland sounds ready to start him again shortly. Young should be stashed in most mixed Fantasy formats and pay attention to when Leyland chooses to start him again after Friday.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young was suspended for seven days without pay for his actions that led to his arrest outside of a New York hotel last Friday morning. The move is retroactive to April 27. Young will be eligible to be reinstated from the restricted list prior to Friday's game against the White Sox. Young also will be required to participate in a treatment program as a part of the discipline related to this matter. "Those associated with our game should meet the responsibilities and standards that stem from our game’s stature as a social institution," MLB commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. “An incident like this cannot and will not be tolerated. I understand that Mr. Young is regretful, and it is my expectation that he will learn from this unfortunate episode.”
Analysis: Young was arrested last Friday on charges of misdemeanor aggravated harassment, and he has also been accused of yelling anti-Semitic epithets. Reports also state Young was highly intoxicated as he required a brief stay in the hospital. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski would not say if the team was considering any punishment of its own. Dombrowski said over the weekend that Young was ''extremely remorseful, extremely apologetic'' about the events. With Young's status uncertain, he should stay reserved in Fantasy Week 5 (April 30-May 6).
News: According to the New York Post, Detroit outfielder Delmon Young is expected to be suspended by Major League Baseball in response to his actions that led to his arrest in New York last week. The newspaper did not indicate how long the suspension would be, but a decision could be rendered as early as Monday. Young was arrested last Friday on charges of misdemeanor aggravated harassment, and he has also been accused of yelling anti-Semitic epithets. Reports also state Young was highly intoxicated as he required a brief stay in the hospital.
Analysis: The Tigers placed Young on the restricted list Saturday and called up Danny Worth to take his place on the roster. Detroit also announced Young will undergo alcohol and anger evaluation, but he is expected to remain with the team. However, Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski would not say if the team was considering any punishment of its own. Dombrowski said over the weekend that Young was ''extremely remorseful, extremely apologetic'' about the events. With Young's status uncertain, he should probably stay reserved in Fantasy Week 5 (April 30-May 6).
News: MLB.com reports that the Tigers put outfielder Delmon Young on the restricted list on Saturday. He has been replaced on the 25-man roster by second baseman Danny Worth, who was recalled from Triple-A Toledo. Young got into an altercation early on Friday outside the team's Manhattan hotel and reportedly yelled anti-Semitic epithets at a group of men during the fight. Subsequently, Young was arrested on a hate crime assault charge.
Analysis: Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski told CBSSports.com on Saturday that if Young is cleared by the MLB evaluation process, he will remain with the Tigers and could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. However, that is not guaranteed and given the uncertainty of his situation, owners should plan on finding alternative options in Young's place for Fantasy Week 5 (April 30-May 6). Young had been off to a slow start this season, but he remains a borderline option in standard mixed leagues when available.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young has apologized following his arrest on a hate crime harassment charge. Police say Young got into a fight with a group of men early Friday outside the team's midtown Manhattan hotel and yelled anti-Semitic epithets. "I sincerely regret what happened last night," Young said in a statement. He apologized to the Tigers owners and organization, his teammates, family and Detroit fans. Young, 26, was first hospitalized because he was believed to be intoxicated before being moved to a jail. The Tigers released a statement saying they were "aware of the situation," but did not provide further comment. Detroit is in New York for a three-game series against the Yankees beginning Friday night.
Analysis: Young was held out of the lineup for Friday's game as Don Kelly started in his place in left field and hit fifth. Young, the runner-up for the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year award, has run into trouble before. He was once suspended 50 games for throwing his bat at an umpire while in the minors in 2006, and also bumped an umpire in 2005. Young, who was traded to Detroit from Minnesota last August, is hitting .242 with one home run and five RBI through 18 games this season. Fantasy owners should keep an eye out for a possible punishment for Young and consider him a declining option in most formats when he's active. However, his recent slump should land him on the bench for now.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young was arrested on a hate crime assault charge early Friday morning after he allegedly attacked a group of men and yelled anti-Semitic epithets. Police say Young was standing outside of the Hilton New York when a group of tourists staying there were approached by a panhandler. As the group walked up to the hotel doors, Young started yelling anti-Semitic epithets. Police say it's not clear who he was yelling at, but he got into a tussle with one member of the group, who sustained scratches to his elbows. Young, 26, was first hospitalized because he was believed to be intoxicated before being moved to a jail. The Tigers released a statement saying they were "aware of the situation," but did not provide further comment. Detroit is in New York for a three-game series against the Yankees beginning Friday night.
Analysis: Tigers manager Jim Leyland has yet to announce a punishment for Young, but he was out of the lineup for Friday's game. Don Kelly started in his place in left field and hit fifth in the batting order. Young, the runner-up for the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year award, has run into trouble before. He was once suspended 50 games for throwing his bat at an umpire while in the minors in 2006, and also bumped an umpire in 2005. Young, who was traded to Detroit from Minnesota last August, is hitting .242 with one home run and five RBI through 18 games this season. Fantasy owners should keep an eye out for a possible punishment for Young and consider him a mid-range option in most formats when he's active. However, his recent slump should land him on the bench for now.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young went 1 for 3 with a home run during the Tigers' 5-2 loss to the White Sox on Friday. Young smashed his first homer of the season off Chicago starter Jake Peavy in the seventh inning for a two-run shot and representing Detroit's only runs.
Analysis: Young's home run marked his first extra-base hit of the season after five games without more than a single. The 26-year-old slugger has maintained a consistent pace at the start of the season and is riding a five-game hitting streak for a quality .292 batting average. He is still a candidate for a high number of strikeouts so his on-base percentage will suffer. But he remains a solid power threat worthy of utilizing in most Fantasy formats.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young finished 2 for 4 with a pair of singles during the Tigers' 5-2 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Young extended his modest hitting streak to three games while pushing his batting average to .294 this year. He also whiffed once for the second outing in a row.
Analysis: Young has five hits this season, but is still searching for his first extra-base hit. The 26-year-old is slotted in a prime spot of the batting order and should see plenty of RBI opportunities hitting behind Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. He doesn't walk much, which hurts his on-base percentage (career .320 OBP), but is a solid power hitter. Consider him a strong option in the majority of Fantasy formats for now.
News: Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Delmon Young went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts on Thursday. He left Monday's spring game with a sore left knee and needed a few days to rest up. The Nationals beat the Tigers, 5-3, on Thursday.
Analysis: Young is batting .388 this spring for Detroit. He's either going to be the team's DH or left fielder to open the season, but manager Jim Leyland isn't tipping his hat just yet. He should continue to get great offensive chances in 2012 hitting behind Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. Owners should view Young as a late-round choice on Draft Day with upside.
News: MLive.com reports Tigers manager Jim Leyland said outfielder Delmon Young has "looked fine" since leaving Monday's spring game with a sore left knee and should return to spring action Thursday against the Nationals. “That should make it perfect,” Leyland said. “At least two days will get him right back on target.”
Analysis: Young is receiving treatment on his knee, while riding a stationary bike and jogging on a treadmill. The Tigers don't seem concerned at all about this ailment. Young looked like a completely different hitter after joining the Tigers last season. He should continue to get great offensive chances in 2012 hitting behind Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. Young is a late-round Fantasy pick with upside. Young on average is being drafted in the 18th round of Head-to-Head formats and 19th round in Rotisserie leagues.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young left Monday's Grapefruit League game against Miami with a sore left knee, according to MLB.com. It's the first injury of the spring for Young, who is considered day to day with the issue. He finished 0 for 1 before departing to drop his average to .413.
Analysis: Young has developed into one of the most popular sleepers in Fantasy drafts this season because of his impressive spring numbers in home runs (five), RBI (19), and on-base percentage (.429). He has split his time in Grapefruit League play between left field and designated hitter, but is projected to start in left for the Tigers. Fantasy owners should view the rising Young as a quality mid-round option in most drafts for 2012.
News: Detroit outfielder Delmon Young homered on Sunday in a Grapefruit League win over the Braves. Young hit one of nine Tigers homers on the afternoon. Young, who went 1 for 2 in the game, took Julio Teheran deep in the third inning for his first homer of the spring. It was a solo shot. Young added a sacrifice fly and had two RBI in the game.
Analysis: Young split time between Minnesota and Detroit last year and improved once he came over to the Tigers. Young hit .274 with eight homers and 32 RBI over just 168 at-bats and should get even more lineup support with Prince Fielder in town. This offense can rake and Young should be a nice power threat. Consider Young a nice mid-to-late-round Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports LF Delmon Young is looking forward to his first spring training with Detroit after being acquired from Minnesota last Aug. 15. "It's fun to get back here," he said, "so I can play a full season with them and try to capture something that we were looking to capture (in 2011)." Manager Jim Leyland tentatively plans to hit Young fifth behind 1B Prince Fielder in his batting order. Young prospered batting in front of 1B Miguel Cabrera last season. "He's treated me really well, and the organization's treated me really well," Young said. "I know I don't have to come in for that daily tryout, where, if I'm 0-for-4 or 0-for-3, I might not be playing. I know every day my name's going to be in the lineup, so you don't have to put pressure on yourself to do well every day. You can go through a bad stretch and still have confidence that I'm starting to get things together."
Analysis: Young has signed a one-year deal with Detroit, and he can become a free agent at the end of the season. While hitting in front of Cabrera and Fielder would be ideal, Young could still do some serious damage hitting behind them. Remember, Jayson Werth did his best work with the Phillies hitting behind Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. We can only hope Young has similar success in 2012. Consider Young a nice mid-to-late-round Fantasy option.
News: CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman reports Tigers OF Delmon Young avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $6.75 million contract.
Analysis: Young will likely be a free agent following the 2012 season seeing how the Tigers have indicated they currently don't have plans to sign the outfielder to a long-term contract. Therefore, Young will have a lot to play for this season. He really turned around his 2011 season after coming over in a July trade from Minnesota. Young could be a nice late-round Fantasy selection. He will get plenty of lineup protection from Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez.
News: According to the Detroit News, signing OF Delmon Young to a multi-year contract is not a priority for the Tigers. "Delmon is a free agent in a year," general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "If he hits .300 with 25 home runs and 100 RBI, he's going to sign a big contract somewhere. I don't know if it's here or somewhere else, but it's going to happen." Despite dealing with an oblique injury in the playoffs, Young was a key component of Detroit's success. He hit just .235 in nine games, but belted five homers and had six RBI for the Tigers.
Analysis: Young hit .268 on the year with 12 homers and 64 RBI. He turned things around once he got to Detroit though as he hit 10 homers and had 44 RBI after the All-Star break. Fantasy owners should look to target Young with a pick in the middle-to-late rounds in drafts next year. Being a contract year, Young will want to show the entire league he deserves a multi-year contract.
News: Detroit OF Delmon Young wasn't supposed to be on the ALCS roster, but an injury to Magglio Ordonez freed up a spot for Young. Despite having an oblique injury Young managed to hit two home runs off C.J. Wilson on Thursday night in Game 5 of the ALCS. He hit a solo shot in the fourth inning and jacked a two-run homer in the sixth that gave the Tigers some breathing room. Young finished the game going 2 for 3 with two runs scored and three RBI before being replaced by Don Kelly. Detroit would force a Game 6 with a 7-5 win over Texas.
Analysis: Young is obviously playing through pain, but he got the job done on Thursday. Young turned things around in the second half of the season as he hit 10 homers, 44 RBI and batted .278 after the All-Star break. Fantasy owners should look to target Young with a pick in the middle-to-late rounds in drafts next year.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young was in the starting lineup for a second straight game, as he was listed as the starting left fielder for Game 5 of the ALCS against the Rangers. Young has been day to day with an oblique injury, and he sat out Game 3 entirely. He is hitless in eight at bats in the ALCS.
Analysis: Young is having a difficult series, and if the Tigers were not depleted by injuries, Young would not even be playing. He should be fully recovered by spring training, and Fantasy owners should look to target Young with a pick in the middle-to-late rounds in drafts next year.
News:Delmon Young was in the Tigers' starting lineup for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Rangers on Wednesday. He missed Game 3, as he continues to deal with an oblique injury. Young was listed as the starting left fielder for Wednesday's game, batting fifth. Young went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in the contest before being replaced in the lineup. Detroit would lose the game, 7-3, in 11 innings.
Analysis: Young was not even supposed to play in the ALCS, but he was put on the roster after the Tigers lost Magglio Ordonez (ankle) for the rest of the year. He will probably be a game-time decision for manager Jim Leyland for the rest of the postseason, but Young should be fine by the time spring training rolls around. Fantasy owners in standard mixed leagues should look to draft Young in the middle-to-late rounds next year.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young was initially in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday night, but he was scratched. According to MLB.com, the Tigers' medical staff deemed that Young was not fit to play, due to his oblique injury. Young did play on Monday, but he went 0 for 4 and struggled defensively. Andy Dirks got the start in left field in Young's absence. “It stiffened up,” manager Jim Leyland said of Young’s oblique. “It’s really sore today. I’m not going to go into further detail. That’s all I have for you. I’m not a doctor. He’s hurting. I respect that. If Delmon Young is not in the lineup, believe me, he’s hurting, because he loves to play. I’ll leave it at that.”
Analysis: It is not clear how much Young will be able to play going forward this postseason. More important to Fantasy owners, he should be fine for spring training, as long as he doesn't aggravate the injury. Young finished the regular season strong, and given that he has the potential to hit for average with decent power, he will be worth a draft pick in the middle-to-late rounds next spring.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young, who was just reinstated on the ALCS roster for Detroit with Magglio Ordonez getting injured, may not be available for Game 3 against Texas, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Monday after Game 2. "I'm not sure if he'll play tomorrow or not, but we're going to wait and see," manager Jim Leyland said. "I have to check with the trainers on that." Young went 0 for 4 in his first game back and also looked tentative in the outfield. Young is dealing with an oblique injury.
Analysis: If not for Ordonez's season-ending injury, Young would not have been available for the ALCS, so it was a surprise to see him back so soon. Clearly, he was not really ready to return and it showed in his play. Regardless of his status for this series, and barring an aggravation to his injury, Young should be fully healthy in time for spring training, making him a viable option in the middle-to-late rounds of standard mixed league drafts next year.
News: MLB.com reports that the Tigers have reinstated OF Delmon Young (oblique) on their roster for the American League Championship Series against the Rangers. He replaces OF Magglio Ordonez, who is out for the year after breaking his ankle. Young was in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the series on Monday, batting third and playing left field.
Analysis: If not for Ordonez's season-ending injury, Young would not have been available for the ALCS, so it's a surprise to see him return to the starting lineup so quickly. Regardless of his status for this series, and barring an aggravation to his injury, Young should be fully healthy in time for spring training, making him a viable option in the middle-to-late rounds of standard mixed league drafts next year.
News: Detroit OF Delmon Young will not play in the American League Championship Series against Texas because of an oblique injury. The Tigers added SS Danny Worth on the roster released Saturday before the series opener against defending American League champion Texas. The injury for Young is on the left side of his abdomen. He missed 19 games with the same injury earlier this season while with Minnesota. Young said the problem flared up while taking a swing. He didn’t think it was that serious, so he went to the outfield to warm up for the next inning and realized that he couldn’t throw.
Analysis: Young’s injury was described as a mild strain when he left Game 5 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Thursday night. But the way Young dismissed even the most basic questions Friday fueled questions about his availability for the series against the Rangers. He hit .274 with eight homers and 32 RBI in 40 games for Detroit after being acquired from Minnesota in August. Over five games against the Yankees, the Tigers’ regular No. 3 hitter was 6 for 19 with three home runs. He seemed to find his stride in Detroit and could make for a quality option in the middle rounds of 2012 Fantasy drafts.
News: ESPN.com reports Detroit OF Delmon Young is expected to be fine for the start of the ALCS against the Rangers on Saturday. Young left Game 5 of the ALDS on Thursday night in New York with a left oblique strain, but was able to take batting practice on Friday. He went 2 for 3 with a home run prior to leaving the contest.
Analysis: The Tigers are saying Young is expected to be fine to play on Saturday, but oblique injuries can be a bit tricky, so we will see. Young was able to turn his season around nce he joined Detroit and continued his fine play in the postseason. He's batting .316 for the Tigers in the postseason to go along with three home runs and three RBI. While Young's numbers where way down across the board in 2011, plan on targeting Young in the middle-to-late rounds on Draft Day next season.
News: Detroit OF Delmon Young left Game 5 of the ALDS on Thursday night in New York with a left oblique strain and will undergo further evaluation on Friday. Young went 2 for 4 with a solo home run in the first inning of the contest. That was Young's third home run of this series. Detroit would hang on for the 3-2 win and advanced to the ALCS. Young's status for the ALCS is not known at this time.
Analysis: Oblique strains can last a while, so Young could be hurting for sometime. He turned his season around once he joined Detroit and continued his fine play in the postseason. He's batting .316 with his three RBI for the Tigers so far this postseason. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on him to see if and when he'll be able to return. Plan on snagging Young in the middle-to-late rounds on Draft Day in 2012.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young had a productive performance in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Yankees. He homered on Friday night before the game was suspended due to rain and went 1 for 3 with a run scored on Saturday to finish 2 for 4 in the 9-3 loss. His home run came off of starter CC Sabathia.
Analysis: Young has turned around his season since coming over from the Twins as he hit his ninth homer as a Tiger in Game 1. His bat in the lineup has enhanced everyone around him, and it has allotted him with some better pitches to hit. Keep an eye on how he does during the playoffs and plan on targeting Young in the middle-to-late rounds on Draft Day in 2012.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young had a productive night at the plate on Thursday against the Orioles. He went 1 for 3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in the 6-5 loss. He launched a three-run shot off starter Zach Britton in the fifth inning for his 10th long ball of the season. Since being acquired from the Twins, Young is batting .277 (39 for 141) with six homers and 25 RBI.
Analysis: Injuries and inconsistent play hindered Young earlier in the year but he is finally starting to hit again with the Tigers. While his numbers are down from his breakout 2010 campaign, the 26-year-old remains a viable option in deeper mixed leagues.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young continued his hot hitting with his new team Monday at the White Sox, going 3 for 3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored. The three-hit game was his first since July 14, when he was still with the Twins, but he has multiple hits in six of his last eight games for a .452 (14 for 31) batting average during that stretch.
Analysis: Young is batting .324 (35 for 108) in 26 games since coming over from the Twins, but he has only eight extra-base hits during that stretch. A rise in batting average was expected given his career mark of .290, but the lack of power shows he's still not back to being the guy who hit 21 homers in 2011. Young is usable in mixed leagues, but you wouldn't want to overvalue him based on this hot streak.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young had a productive day at the plate on Saturday against the White Sox. He went 2 for 5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in the 9-8 win. He singled in his first at-bat and came around to score on Miguel Cabrera's double one batter later. Then in the fifth, he launched a two-run shot off starter Gavin Floyd. Since being acquired from the Twins at the trade deadline, Young is batting .280 with three homers and 16 RBI.
Analysis: Young is showing Fantasy owners what he can do when he is healthy and has benefited greatly from Detroit's potent offense. He has raised his slugging percentage from .357 to .377 since the trade, and now has seven homers on the year with 48 RBI. While his numbers are way down from his 2010 breakout campaign, Young remains a viable enough option to keep active in deeper mixed leagues heading into Week 23 (Sept. 5-11).
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young went 1 for 4 with one run on Sunday against the Twins. Young has failed to hit in just two of 13 games since joining the Tigers. He is batting .304 with two homers, two doubles and 10 RBI since being traded to Detroit.
Analysis: Young has been a completely different hitter as he has moved to a contender. He is hitting in front of Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez, so he is seeing a lot of quality pitches to hit. Fantasy owners might consider taking a flier on Young now that he is getting on a roll.
News: Tigers OF Delmon Young totaled four RBI on Sunday against the Indians. He hit a three-run homer in the third inning off Ubaldo Jimenez and added an RBI single in the fourth. Young is batting .308 (8 for 26) with two homers and six RBI in six games since being traded to Detroit.
Analysis: It definitely seems early on that the trade to Detroit has sparked Young's offensive game. He is hitting in front of Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez, so he is feasting on a lot of good pitches. Fantasy owners might consider taking a flier on Young now that he is getting on a roll.
News: The Twins traded OF Delmon Young to the Tigers for minor league pitcher Cole Nelson and a player to be named later on Monday. Young was hitting .266 with four home runs and 32 RBI for Minnesota this season. Young immediately started for the Tigers against his former teammates on Monday night, despite riding the bus to the stadium with the Twins. Young came to bat against former teammate Francisco Liriano in the first inning and homered in his first at-bat with his new team. Young played in left field. In a corresponding move, the Tigers optioned 2B Will Rhymes to Triple-A Toledo.
Analysis: Young figures to become a regular in the Tigers' lineup, though the move shouldn't have a major impact on his Fantasy value, despite his homering in his first plate appearance with his new team. He does go to a team with a better offfense and a better hitters' park, but Young has struggled enough this season that the change of scenery may not matter much. He remains an option for owners in deeper mixed leagues and AL-only formats.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young went 2 for 4 with two homers and three RBI during the Twins' 11-4 rout of the Angels on Wednesday night. Young, who hadn't hit a home run since June 9, tied it in the fourth with his second shot of the night. In the second inning, he followed a leadoff single by Danny Valencia with a drive over the fence in left-center. It was Young's third career two-homer game and first since Oct. 4, 2009 against Kansas City.
Analysis: Young blasted both of his homers off woeful Los Angeles SP Joel Pineiro and doubled his season total in one night (four). The 25-year-old has been hampered by injuries throughout the season and managed his paltry home-run total in 76 games. It ill likely be a struggle for him to match his season-high 21 homers he hit last year. Fantasy owners should view Young as a low-end option in deeper mixed leagues for now.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young finally provided Fantasy owners with some run production during Saturday afternoon's contest against the Tigers. Young, who had just three RBI in July entering the contest, drove in a pair of runs during the 4-1 contest. He ripped a two-run double off starter Brad Penny in the fourth inning, extending Minnesota's lead to 4-1. However, that would turn out to be Young's only hit in the contest as he finished 1 for 3. He is now batting .259 on the season.
Analysis: Young has been swinging the bat pretty well since coming off the disabled list , posting a .275 average in the 11 games since he has been back. However, Fantasy owners keep waiting for the 25-year-old to go on one of those tears like he did last season. He has also been a more productive hitter in the second half of the season, so maybe he can get himself going over the final two months of the season. Young's upside makes him a viable option in most mixed Fantasy leagues heading into Week 17 (July 25-31).
News: Twins OF Delmon Young drove in a run on Wednesday afternoon in a win over the Indians. Young went 1 for 4 in the game as his single to center field in the fourth inning scored Jim Thome. Young is batting .266 on the season for the Twins.
Analysis: Since returning from the disabled list on July 14, Young has hit in seven of eight games for the Twins. Young has gone 10 for 30 (.300) over that span with five doubles and three RBI. It is good to see that Young is getting back into the swing of things. His upside dictates he's a solid start in most mixed Fantasy leagues. That said, owners would like to see a little more run production.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young returned to the starting lineup for the first time since June 25 in Thursday's series opener against the Royals. After being out due to an ankle injury, he went 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored in the 8-4 win. He doubled in his first at-bat before driving in a run with another two-bagger in the fifth inning. He would scored one batter later on Trevor Plouffe's two-run homer. Young capped off his three-hit performance with a single in the seventh.
Analysis: Young collected his third three-hit performance of the year on Thursday and continued his hot hitting ways from before he landed on the DL. He batted .321 (27 for 84) with nine RBI in June, which raised his overall batting average from .211 to .256. Young normally warms up in the second half of the season so keep an eye on his progress going forward and feel free to get the 25-year-old active in mixed leagues again.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young was back in the lineup for the Twins on Thursday as they faced the Royals. He was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday before the All-Star break and has had a few more days to rest up. Young was on the shelf with an ankle injury since June 25.
Analysis: With Young's return to the lineup, Rene Tosoni has been demoted to the bench -- for now. Prior to Thursday's game Young was batting .256 with two home runs and 20 RBI. Young normally warms up in the second half of the season, so hopefully he can get on track in a hurry. He had two homers and five RBI in nine rehab games with Triple-A Rochester. With a shortened Week 15, Fantasy owners get a peak on how Young will do before putting him back in the lineup. When healthy and producing, Young is a viable OF option in deeper mixed Fantasy leagues.
News: The Twins activated OF Delmon Young from the 15-day disabled list after Sunday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. Young had been out since June 25 due to an ankle injury. He batted .256 with two homers and 20 RBI before landing on the shelf.
Analysis: Young batted .290 with two homers and five RBI in nine games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester and should be good to go for Week 15. He struggled to begin the year but started picking up the pace before landing on the DL so hopefully he will be able to keep things going now that he is back. He has historically gotten better in the second half so owners in mixed leagues might want to get Young active going forward.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young will be activated to start the second half of the season on Thursday for the Twins' opener against the Royals, reports 1500ESPN.com Sunday. This comes according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Young has been rehabbing at Triple-A Rochester.
Analysis: Young has amassed 29 at-bats at Rochester over eight games and is batting .276 with a homer and three RBI. He appears ready for activation and will be activated to start Week 15 (July 11-17). Fantasy owners in deeper mixed formats can get ready to have him back in the outfield.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit a two-run homer in his second rehab game for Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday after hitting a double on Monday. "Delmon did fine last night," Twins trainer Rick McWane told MLB.com Tuesday. "He ran well and had no problems."
Analysis: Young is expected to return immediately after the All-Star break. He missed about a month earlier this season with a strained oblique, and all the injuries might explain why his numbers look so bad. He was heating up before this latest injury, batting .345 (10 for 29) over his last eight games, but his power numbers are still down from a year ago. At age 25, Young is still something of a mystery to Fantasy owners. He was a quality Fantasy option a year ago but has been a fringe option for most of his career. You shouldn't necessarily feel obligated to stash him now.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who reported to Triple-A Rochester to begin a rehab assignment Sunday, was the DH on Monday against Pawtucket. Young, who has been out since June 25 with an ankle injury, went 1 for 4 with a double.
Analysis: Young is expected to return immediately after the All-Star break. He missed about a month earlier this season with a strained oblique, and all the injuries might explain why his numbers look so bad. He was heating up before this latest injury, batting .345 (10 for 29) over his last eight games, but his power numbers are still down from a year ago. At age 25, Young is still something of a mystery to Fantasy owners. He was a quality Fantasy option a year ago but has been a fringe option for most of his career. You shouldn't necessarily feel obligated to stash him now.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young has begun his rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester and isn't expected to be activated until after the All-Star break. Young has been on the shelf with an ankle injury. An MRI on Tuesday showed no ligament damage, only swelling and a bone bruise.
Analysis: Young was injured last Saturday while crashing into the left-field wall to make a catch. Despite his struggles this year, Fantasy owners should stash Young in most formats. He has plenty of potential to produce, it's just a matter of him staying healthy and finding a groove at the plate.
News: The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Twins OF Delmon Young (ankle) will not be activated until after the All-Star break. Young is eligible to return the day before the break. He received good news on Tuesday when an MRI showed no ligament damage, only swelling and a bone bruise. He was scheduled to take batting practice on Friday.
Analysis: Young suffered the injury Saturday while cashing into the left-field wall to make a catch. He was off of crutches Monday, though he was walking gingerly without them. He has struggled this season to the tune of a .256/.281/.324/.605 stat line, but remains worthy of stashing in most formats. He drove in 112 runs while hitting .298 in 2010.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young, who underwent an MRI on his injured ankle Monday, received good news on Tuesday, reports MLB.com. Young's MRI showed no ligament damage, only swelling and a bone bruise. Young should return as soon as he's eligible to come off the disabled list on July 11. "They're calling it a bone bruise, so 15 days should be enough, I'd imagine," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Analysis: Young suffered the injury Saturday while cashing into the left-field wall to make a catch. He was off of crutches Monday, though he was walking gingerly without them. Young is eligible to return from the DL beginning in the All-Star game-shortened Week 15 (July 14-17). The extra break for the All-Star game should have him good and healthy by then. Young is worth stashing in all formats for now, and alternatives like Seth Smith or Ryan Ludwick can be utilized as a replacement.
News: MLB.com reports that Minnesota OF Delmon Young, who was placed on the disabled list on Saturday, had an MRI on his injured ankle on Monday. The team doesn't expect the results to be conclusive until Tuesday at the earliest, according to trainer Rick McWane.
Analysis: Young suffered the injury Saturday while cashing into the left-field wall to make a catch. He was off of crutches Monday, though he was walking gingerly without them. The severity of the injury should be known on Tuesday, so Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status at that point. Young is worth stashing in all formats for now, and alternatives like Seth Smith or Ryan Ludwick can be utilized as a replacement.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young was placed on the 15-day disabled list after he left Saturday's game against Milwaukee on a stretcher after he jammed his right ankle against the wall in the fifth inning. He is scheduled to have an MRI in Minnesota on Monday. "Hopefully the MRI shows there is no ligament damage or anything," said Young, who was hitting .256 and starting to show consistency at the plate. "It's not as bad as the sprain I had in '03 before the draft, but it's the same foot." Rene Tosoni was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take Young's spot on the roster.
Analysis: Young left on a stretcher after misplaying Yuniesky Betancourt's fly ball. Young caught his right foot in the base of the wall and put no weight on the leg as he was helped onto a stretcher. "Once I got out there and saw the spike mark on that railing at the bottom of the fence I didn't like that too well," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He was in a lot of pain." Fantasy owners should keep Young stashed in most Fantasy formats while seeking other OF alternatives for Week 13 (June 27-July 3). Worthy replacements owned in less than 65 percent of CBSSports.com standard leagues include: Jason Bay (62), Seth Smith (56) and Ryan Ludwick (59).
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young left Saturday's game against Milwaukee on a stretcher after jamming his leg and right foot into the base of the wall in the fifth inning. Young immediately grabbed for his right knee as he fell to the ground and put no weight on the leg as he was helped onto a stretcher and taken from Miller Park in a cart. He was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Young finished 0 for 2 before departing and was replaced by Luke Hughes.
Analysis: Young is the latest in an injury-riddled season for the Twins, who learned on Friday night that 1B Justin Morneau would need neck surgery and will miss six weeks. Minnesota came into action Saturday with 13 players having spent some time on the disabled list this year, missing a combined total of 361 games, and Young could be next. He is hitting .256 with two homers and 20 RBI in 54 games. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status heading into Week 13 (June 27-July 3) as he had starting to heat up at the plate.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went hitless in four at-bats Thursday against the Giants, but it was only the fourth time in June he failed to get a hit in a game. Young entered Thursday batting .338 (25 for 74) with 11 runs, five doubles, one homer and nine RBI in his first 19 June games.
Analysis: Young is finally starting to emerge offensively after sleepwalking the first two months. He was out of the lineup for nearly a month earlier this season due to an oblique injury, but it finally seems as though Young's timing is back at the plate. Now, if he can just start to do more with his hits, then Fantasy owners can have full confidence in the former No. 1 overall pick (2003). Looking ahead to Week 13 (June 27-July 3), the Twins have six home games. Young is a .273 hitter with one homer and nine RBI in 23 home games this season. Continue to view Young as a low-end Fantasy starter in deeper formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young gave the team a lead it wouldn't relinquish Wednesday against the White Sox. In the third inning, his single off of Gavin Floyd plated two of his teammates to extend the team's lead to 3-1. Young finished just 1 for 4 on the night, but his two RBI were the difference in the 4-1 victory.
Analysis: Young has picked up the pace with his bat after an injury-filled slow start to the year coming of last season's breakout campaign. He has hit successfully in five straight games, and in 11 of 13 in June thus far. The effort in the month has upped his batting average more than 35 points (.246) and it sits higher than it has since the season's first week. Young now has eight RBI in the month, with four extra-base hits in the process including a homer. Fantasy owners should keep track of the sometimes streaky hitter, especially heading into interleague play. The 25-year-old is a lifetime .343 hitter against the National League, with 44 RBI in 64 games overall. Get Young in most lineups while he's this hot.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young continued his recent hot hitting ways on Saturday afternoon against the Rangers. He went 3 for 4 with two RBI and a run scored in the 8-1 win. He singled in the first inning, scoring on Brian Dinkelman's two-run hit four batters later, before knocking in a run with a single in the second. He added an RBI double in the seventh, giving him 17 RBI on the year. Young has gone 15 for 44 (.341) so far in June with one homer and six RBI.
Analysis: After batting just .211 entering the month, Young has really started to pick up the pace at the plate and looks to be finally over the nagging injuries that plagued him earlier in the year. He has been able to raise his batting average to .246 with his recent hot hitting, and is starting to pick up his run production as well. The 25-year-old showed a year ago that he can be a solid Fantasy option and should become more productive once the Twins' big hitters come back from injury. With the White Sox and Padres on the schedule for Week 11 (June 13-19), owners in mixed leagues should consider getting Young active. He is a career .354 hitter with nine homers and 33 RBI in 195 at-bats against Chicago.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young went 3 for 4 with a home run in the Twins' 5-4 victory over Texas on Thursday night. Young blasted his second homer of the season -- a solo shot -- off Rangers SP Derek Holland to lead off the bottom of the second inning. It was the first time he's gone deep since May 22 against Arizona as his slugging percentage had dipped below .300 entering Thursday's game.
Analysis: Young has not turned in the same offensive production he displayed last season, but is starting to slowly make progress. The 25-year-old missed nearly a month of playing time earlier this year because of a toe injury and a strained oblique, but remains the Twins' starting left fielder. Young now has eight hits in 32 at-bats this month to improve his average to .233. Consider him a viable option in deeper mixed leagues for now.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young entered Thursday's series opener against the Royals having gone just 5 for 33 (.152) with one RBI and 10 strikeouts over his last eight games. "He's been swinging and missing a lot, and there have been a couple games when he's right on the ball," manager Ron Gardenhire told the Star Tribune. "It's probably something mechanical, seeing the ball a little bit longer." But Gardenhire told MLB.com that he believes the 25-year-old is not far off from breaking out. "I think if he puts together a few good ballgames in a row, he'll take off. He's done it before. He's got a track record, had a heck of a year for us last year. We expect him to eventually find it and take it from there."
Analysis: Young has missed time early this season due to a toe injury and a strained oblique, which has probably led to his .213 average and .260 slugging percentage thus far. That's a far cry from the solid numbers he posted a year ago but his skipper believes that he will break out of it sooner rather than later. With Jason Kubel and Jim Thome on the DL, Young could DH a couple times to let him focus strictly on hitting but Gardenhire has said that Young feels comfortable playing the outfield. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his progress going forward as Young should be considered a solid Fantasy OF in mixed leagues when going well. But for now, owners might want to limit him to deeper formats.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young finished 1 for 4 with a run scored in the Twins' 4-2 loss to Detroit in Wednesday night. Young led off the seventh with a single off Tigers SP Rick Porcello and scored on Drew Buerta's first homer of the season later in the inning. The 25-year-old Young has tallied just four runs in his last 10 games and has just 10 total this year as he's been dropped down Minnesota's batting order.
Analysis: Young has now registered five hits in his last five games, but is still carrying a paltry .213 batting average this season. And after clubbing a career-high 21 homers last year, he has just one this season while battling an oblique injury that sidelined him for nearly a month. Minnesota is expected to recall OF Ben Revere from Triple-A on Thursday and the prospect could eat into some of Young's playing time if he continues to struggle. For now, Fantasy owners should view Young as a low-end option in most mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 0 for 4 on Tuesday with a strikeout. He left Monday's game after fouling a ball off his left leg, but remained in the lineup. Minnesota went on to beat Seattle 4-2, behind Nick Blackburn's complete game.
Analysis: Young missed about a month with a strained oblique earlier this season, so this leg issue worried owners for a second. He's batting .224 on the year with one homer and 10 RBI. Those numbers are way down from his 21 home runs and 112 RBI last season. While he's not producing so far this year, Young has the potential to a nice Fantasy contributor. When he's producing, Young is a viable OF option in most mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who left Monday's game after fouling a ball off his left leg, was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners. Young is off to a slow start this season, but he has hit the ball better lately, batting .381 (8 for 21) with a homer over his last six games.
Analysis: Young missed about a month with a strained oblique earlier this season, so he hasn't gotten much of a chance to turn his numbers around yet. He has always been a good source of batting average, but his lack of patience and so-so power have limited his Fantasy appeal. He took a big step forward with 21 homers and 112 RBI last season, so he has a chance of being a significant contributor in Fantasy this season. You can wait until he puts together a hot streak to activate him, though.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young left Monday's game against the Mariners in the eighth inning with a left leg contusion. He fouled a ball off his leg in the seventh but was able to finish the at-bat. He was replaced by Jason Repko when Minnesota took the field in the eighth. Young, who recently returned from an oblique injury, went 1 for 3 with an RBI, walk and a run scored before being forced from the game.
Analysis: Young has gone 9 for 37 (.243) with one homer and four RBI since returning from the DL and hopefully he will not need another stint after suffering a new injury Monday. He was in obvious pain after fouling the ball off his leg so Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status in the coming days. The 25-year-old had a breakout campaign a year ago and while he has struggled so far this season, Young should be considered a viable option in most mixed leagues when healthy.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young cracked his first home run of the season during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. Young roped the solo shot off starter Daniel Hudson in the seventh inning over the left-field fence. He also added a double in the contest and finished 2 for 4 with a pair of runs scored and an RBI. Young is now batting .231 on the season.
Analysis: Young has gotten off to a very slow start this season and has really struggled to find his timing at the plate since returning from his oblique injury. However, the 26-year-old has started to show some signs of life of late. Young has now put together a modest five game hit streak and is batting .444 (8 for 18) with one home run and three RBI over that stretch. He also finally connected on his first home run this season, which maybe will get him going. While Young's slow start has many Fantasy owners frustrated, keep in mind he usually starts to heat up over the summer months. Young is a career .311 hitter in June and is batting a .365 in the month of July. He has also racked up 18 home runs and 122 RBI during his five previous seasons during those months, so continue to stick with him, if you can afford to wait. When Young is hitting, he can be considered a solid Fantasy option in the majority of mixed leagues across the board.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young singled to start the 10th inning on Wednesday in Oakland. He would advance to third when Daric Barton threw Alexi Casilla's bunt into the outfield and later score what would be the game-winning run for the Twins as they beat the A's, 4-3. Young had been given the night off for a second straight day to "clear his head" giving Ben Revere the start. "As we saw, Delmon was scuffling along, and this gives him a chance to take BP and get out there and relax a little bit and watch a couple [games]" manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com prior to the game.
Analysis: Young entered Wednesday in the middle of a 1-for-16 slump with 10 strikeouts. Perhaps this game-changing at-bat will get him off this schneid and back into a groove. When he's connecting, Young is worth using in most mixed Fantasy leagues. He did miss some time with an oblique injury, so that could still be playing a part in his swing. For now, Fantasy owners should reserve him until he can put together a few solid outings.
News: The Twins activated OF Delmon Young (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays. Young went 13 for 57 (.228) at the plate in 16 appearances for Triple-A Durham during his rehab stint. He was placed into the starting lineup posted for Friday's game against Toronto. He finished 1 for 4 with a strikeout.
Analysis: Young was not exactly tearing the cover off the ball in the minors. He went without a home run and picked up just three extra-base hits in 16 games. However, his focus down there was not to get numbers, but to get healthy. He was off to a slow start this season, batting just .228 (13 for 57), but a low batting average has never been an issue for him in the majors. A lack of power has -- something he overcame last year to emerge as a viable starter in Fantasy. His lack of plate discipline will likely prevent him from becoming a high-end option, but he's talented enough to stash in the majority of mixed leagues now that he is back.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who has been out since April 18 because of a strained left oblique, began a rehab assignment at extended spring training on Tuesday and went 4 for 5 with four singles and two runs scored. Manager Ron Gardenhire told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on Tuesday that he hopes Young is ready to return by Friday. "He got three infield hits, and scored from first," trainer Dave Pruemer said. "It doesn't bother him to run, it doesn't bother him to swing."
Analysis: Young will likely progress to a minor-league rehab game from here, so he might still be a week or so away from returning, though Gardenhire says Friday. He was off to a slow start this season, batting just .228 (13 for 57), but a low batting average has never been an issue for him in the majors. A lack of power has -- something he overcame last year to emerge as a viable starter in Fantasy. His lack of plate discipline will likely prevent him from becoming a high-end option, but he's talented enough to stash in the majority of mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young is in Florida at extended spring training and will play in his first rehab game on Tuesday as the designated hitter, reports MLB.com on Monday. Young is on the disabled list with a strained left oblique.
Analysis: Young was eligible to return off the disabled list last week, but was obviously not yet ready to do so. Once his rehab games start, Young will likely still be a week or so away from making his return to the Twins' lineup. Young didn't get off to the right start before suffering the injury, batting just .228 over 16 games after hitting 21 homers and driving in 112 runs last year. Still, the potential is there for another solid campaign as a mid-range Fantasy outfielder.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young, who is on the DL with a left oblique strain, was scheduled to travel to the team's spring training complex in Fort Myers, Florida on Sunday to begin playing rehab games as early as Tuesday. "He's going to work out this morning and head down to the Florida and start working out there [Monday]," Twins trainer Dave Pruemer told MLB.com. "He could start hitting in games possibly on Tuesday." Young has taken batting practice all week in Minnesota. He has been out of the lineup since April 19 with the issue, missing 14 straight games.
Analysis: Young has been eligible to come off of the DL since last week, though he is still not close to a return considering he has not played in a single rehab game yet. However, he continues to work toward that point, and Tuesday could be the day he gets his first game action. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status until then, when we will know more. Young didn't get off to the right start before suffering the injury, batting just .228 over 16 games after hitting 21 homers and driving in 112 runs last year. Still, the potential is there for another solid campaign as a mid-range Fantasy outfielder. Stay tuned.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young (ribs) continued to take batting practice and work out at Target Field, reports ESPN.com on Tuesday. Young remains out with his injury but he's "feeling better each day," according to trainer Dave Pruemer. Young could rejoin the team on its current road trip. "He hasn't done a lot of swinging, but he is swinging. We'll see how it goes. He had a good day (Tuesday)."
Analysis: Young was underachieving this season prior to getting injured. He was batting just .228 over 16 games after hitting 21 homers and driving in 112 runs last year. Fantasy owners are itching to get him back so he can start hitting again. Owners should remain patient with him, and stash the 25-year-old until he's ready to return and contribute in a similar way to last year.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young, who is on the DL with a left oblique strain, is taking batting practice in Minneapolis and could join the Twins during the 11-day, three-city trip that they are currently on. He has been out of the lineup since April 19, missing 10 straight games.
Analysis: Young is eligible to come off of the DL on Wednesday, when the team is in Chicago. The team hasn't hinted at a return date, though they have the following Thursday off before they play in Boston Friday. Young was dealing with the flu, but the rib injury is what has him on the DL. He is underachieving in the early season, hitting just .228 in 16 games. After blasting a career-high 21 homers and 112 RBI last season, Young was a Fantasy commodity on Draft Day. Fantasy owners should remain patient with him, and stash the 25-year-old until he's ready to return and contribute in a similar way.
News: Minnesota placed OF Delmon Young on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday night because of a rib injury, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The move is retroactive to April 19. Young was initially listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay, but removed himself after he could not get loose during pregame warmups. OF Rene Tosoni will take his spot on the roster.
Analysis: Young has also been battling a case of the flu, but the rib injury is what has kept him out of the lineup for six games since April 18. He hasn't produce much at the plate in the early part of the season, hitting just .228 in 16 games. After blasting a career-high 21 homers and 112 RBI last season, the 25-year-old has yet to go deep this year and has just six RBI. Fantasy owners should keep him stashed in all formats until he is healthy enough to return.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who was initially listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays after missing the previous five games with sore ribs and the flu, couldn't get loose before the game and removed himself from the lineup, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Analysis: No word yet if this setback is enough for the Twins to consider making a roster move with Young, but his absence has already been longer than anyone expected. If nothing else, his owners in daily leagues will want to keep him out of the lineup. He emerged as an advisable starting option in Fantasy last year, adding 20-homer power to his game, but he's off to a slow start this year. You'll want to see him play a couple games before you consider activating him in mixed leagues.
News: For the first time since April 18, Delmon Young was in the Twins starting lineup, as he was set to play left field on Wednesday night against the Rays. Young has been out with sore ribs and the flu. The 25-year-old was having a tough time at the plate prior to his health woes, batting .228 with no home runs.
Analysis: Young hasn't given Fantasy owners in shallower leagues much reason to use him so far, but he has played in just 16 games to date. Weekly league owners now get a chance to see how he responds to coming back from his health issues, providing a chance to evaluate him for Fantasy Week 5 (May 2-8). At the very least, though, he should remain active in deeper mixed league formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who has already missed five games with sore ribs and the flu, didn't get a chance to return Tuesday against the Rays. The game was rained out and will be made up Thursday as part of a doubleheader. According to the lineup posted before the rainout was announced, Young wasn't expected to start the game.
Analysis: Young has been able to hit in the batting cage, and at last check, manager Ron Gardenhire suggested he could potentially play Tuesday. He's getting close -- he has to be for the Twins not to put him on the DL -- so you should continue to stash him in Fantasy leagues. He's off to a slow start but has been a consistent source of batting average throughout his major-league career. If he continues his 20-homer power from a year ago, he'll be an advisable start in most leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young (ribs) remained unable to start on Sunday as he missed his fifth straight game. Young said Saturday he was targeting a Tuesday return, with Minnesota off on Monday. "We know where he was at," manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday to MLB.com. "He'll play Tuesday. He'll really go after it in the cage [Sunday] and take some swings."
Analysis: While Young hurt a lot of his Fantasy owners by missing almost the entire Fantasy Week 3 (April 18-24), the 25-year-old should be a safe start for Week 4 (April 25-May 1), so leave him active in weekly deeper mixed leagues. With his slow start, owners in smaller mixed leagues can certainly leave Young benched though until his bat comes around.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young (ribs) was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Indians, after Friday was rained out. Young apparently felt well enough after swinging the bat on Friday, but he was still missing on Saturday against the Tribe. He is day to day at this point. "I think if everything goes good today, he’ll be back in there tomorrow," manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com early Saturday. "That’s my guess.” Later on, however, Young said he wants another day so he's targeting a return Tuesday.
Analysis: Young underwent an MRI on his injured ribs, which came back negative, so there doesn't appear to be a threat of him landing on the DL. Keep an eye on his progress over the weekend to see how he is looking heading into Fantasy Week 4 (April 25-May 1). Young is off to a slow start this season with just a .228 average and .286 on-base percentage. He has the ability to be a must-start Fantasy option when healthy and hitting well.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young (ribs) was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Indians but the game was rained out. Manager Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Star-Tribune that Young felt fine after taking some swings in the batting cage and might be able to play on Saturday.
Analysis: Young underwent an MRI on his injured ribs, which came back negative, so there doesn't appear to be a threat of him landing on the DL. Keep an eye on his progress over the weekend to see how he is looking heading into Fantasy Week 4 (April 25-May 1). Young is off to a slow start this season with just a .228 average and .286 on-base percentage. He has the ability to be a must-start Fantasy option when healthy and hitting well.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young remained out of the starting lineup Friday as Minnesota opened a series vs. Cleveland. Young was scheduled to take batting practice on his own, however. He underwent an MRI on his injured ribs, which came back negative.
Analysis: Young could well return to the Twins lineup this weekend if his ribs are feeling better, and BP on Friday should be a good test for that. Young is off to a slow start this season with just a .228 average and .286 on-base percentage. He has the ability to be a must-start Fantasy option when healthy and hitting well.
News: The Star Tribune reports that Twins OF Delmon Young, who is scheduled for an MRI Friday to determine the severity of his rib injury, asked for the procedure. He is said to feel better after a bout with the flu, so manager Ron Gardenhirer doesn't want to put him on the DL just yet. "Delmon, he feels a lot better today," he said. "He asked for a MRI before he proceeded with getting back into the games. That is what we are going to do, check his ribs out. He definitely feels better, but before he proceeds he wants to make sure he can't do any serious damage." He remains optimistic that Young may play sooner than later. "Delmon, he's missed three games," Gardenhire said. "I don't want to DL him if he is ready to go sometime this weekend. Maybe he's another day away."
Analysis: Young will likely land on the DL only if something inclines the team doctors to place him there, meaning the injury is worse than originally thought. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his situation over the next 24 hours when a decision should be made once the results of the MRI become clear. Young is not off to an ideal start after his breakout 2010 season, but it is still early. He is normally considered a high-end option when healthy.
News: The Star Tribune reports that Twins OF Delmon Young will have an MRI Friday on his injured ribs. He said he is feeling better in the injured area, but he wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's tilt with the Orioles.
Analysis: If something shows up in this MRI, Young will surely land on the DL, as ribs affect pretty much everything a baseball player does. Young is off to a slow start this season with just a .228 average and .286 on-base percentage. He has the ability to be a must-start Fantasy option, but should be stashed away now until we hear a concrete decision on his issue.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young was not in the Twins' starting lineup for Wednesday's game at Baltimore and is unavailable for the rest of the series in all likelihood, reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "He feels better,'' manager Ron Gardenhire said. "My best guess is that when we get home, we'll see where we are at on Friday." He also missed Tuesday's game, as he is dealing with a case of the flu, as well as sore ribs. Jason Repko took his place in left field on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Twins and Gardenhire want Young to rest and see doctors when the team gets back to Minnesota. That means he's almost assured to be done for the series against Baltimore. Despite his slow start, he should be active in nearly all leagues as soon as he is healthy enough to play again. Young is bound to break out shortly.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young was out of the lineup for only the second time this season Tuesday at Baltimore. According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, he's the latest Twin to come down with the flu, following Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. He's also dealing with soreness in his ribs.
Analysis: The rib soreness is probably exacerbated by the flu, so no long-term concerns here. Young might need a few days off to get his strength back, though. He's off to a slow start this year, batting .228 (13 for 57), but considering he has yet to hit less than .284 in a major-league season, you know he's going to get back on track sooner or later. If he can approach 20 homers like he did last season, he'll be pretty much an every-week option in Fantasy.
News:Delmon Young is not a fan of fast starts. He is batting just .247 in his career in the first month of the season and is off to another slow start in 2011. Although he had two RBI on Wednesday against the Royals, Young is batting just .220 after 11 games. "It's baseball and it's early," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com. "Guys are going to work their way into being productive. The guys who have been through it before know how to make adjustments. They know how to turn things around and how to make things happen, so it's not something to worry about after 11 games."
Analysis: Young is one of those players that is very good at turning a slow start around. His average jumps to .266 in May, .311 in June and a career-best .365 in July. While his slow start is disappointing coming off a breakout year, the trends show that it's just a matter of time before Young heats up, so keep him on your Fantasy roster. But you might consider benching him in deeper formats if you have a better option until Young gets on a roll.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young was given his first day off of the season on Thursday afternoon against the Yankees. He was not in the starting lineup posted for the game. Young entered play just 3 for 21 (.143) at the plate through five games.
Analysis: Young has managed just one-extra base hit all season and it was a bloop, two-out double with the bases loaded that was not hit very well but managed to drive in his only three runs of the season on Tuesday night. He has at least one strikeout in each game and has yet to work a walk. This is nothing more than a typical early-season slow start, but a day off on Thursday may give him a chance to regroup. Young, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound left fielder, established a career-high with 21 homers last season and should be able to surpass that figure this season if he can stay healthy.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 1 for 5 on Tuesday in a win over the Yankees. His one hit was a big one, however. Young doubled in the eighth inning to score three runs and tie the game at four runs apiece. Minnesota would eventually win 5-4 in extra innings. Young is batting .143 on the year.
Analysis: Young picked up his first three RBI on Tuesday as he's started his season a bit slowly. He has just three hits in his first five games and has already struck out six times. We expect more from Young, who remains a solid start in any mixed Fantasy league.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young collected his first hit of the 2011 campaign in Friday's season opener against the Blue Jays. He singled to leadoff the seventh inning and scored on an error by Edwin Encarnacion three batters later. He finished 1 for 4 in the 13-3 loss.
Analysis: Young had the breakout campaign the Twins -- and Fantasy owners for that matter -- were waiting for in 2010 as he batted .298 with 21 homers and 112 RBI, setting new career highs in power production. The former No. 1 overall pick has developed into a solid run producer and should be able to do the same this season with the potent lineup surrounding him. Continue to view the 25-year-old as a solid option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young finished 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs in the Twins' 9-2 win over Tampa Bay in a Grapefruit League game on Saturday. Young, a former Rays first-round draft pick, blasted his first homer of the spring -- a three-run shot -- in the fourth inning off Tampa Bay RP Cory Wade. It was also his first extra-base hit of the spring as Young boosted his spring batting average to .368. Young also added two singles and drove in another run on a fielder's choice in the third inning.
Analysis: Young missed the early part of spring training while recovering from a troublesome turf toe injury and has struggled with his consistency at the plate. The talented 25-year-old was hitting just .267 entering Saturday's game, but lifted that mark by more than 100 points with his second multi-hit game of the spring. Young, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound left fielder, established a career-high with 21 homers last season and could reach that total again this year. Target him in the middle rounds of all Fantasy drafts.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young played in his first spring game after coming back from a turf toe injury and went 1 for 2 during the Twins' 3-2 Grapefruit League victory over Boston on Friday. Young played in left field and had a lead-off single in the bottom of the fourth inning before being replaced by a pinch runner. He flied out to center field in his first at-bat during the second inning while batting out of the third slot in the lineup. "He says his foot feels great, so that's a good thing," Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com.
Analysis: Young played in his first game since making an appearance in a 'B' game on Tuesday. He enjoyed a breakout in power last season, crushing a career-high 21 homers and 112 RBI. The 25-year-old hit .298 and also collected 170 hits -- the third time in the last four seasons he has topped the 165-hit plateau. Young appeared healthy on Friday, but remember it is only his first appearance on the spring and he should be monitored until opening day. If healthy, consider him a solid choice in the middle rounds of mixed Fantasy drafts.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Twins OF Delmon Young said on Wednesday that his left big toe was feeling "much better." Young said he is anxious to start getting at-bats in Grapefruit League games. Young played in a B-game Tuesday as a DH and walked twice. Young's injury had been described as turf toe, but he said a specialist in California reviewed his recent MRI results and concluded that his injury was actually a swollen joint capsule. "Everything was intact structurally," Young said. "No turf toe, no ligament damage, no tendinitis or anything like that. When the MRI came back as just a swollen joint capsule, and everything was intact, I was cleared for activities."
Analysis: Young was able to score from first in Tuesday's game and appears to be alright. He said Tuesday that it was good for him to be able to run without thinking about the injury. Young is scheduled to return to the lineup on Thursday for a spring game against Toronto. Assuming he can stay healthy for the start of the season, Fantasy owners should look to draft Young in the middle rounds in standard mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young (turf toe) was able to DH in Tuesday's 'B' game. "Delmon felt really good," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Two walks in one game? We haven't seen that in a long time."
Analysis: Turf toe can be an injury that takes a bit to heal, so the Twins will likely take things easy with their starting left fielder. The 25-year-old had a breakout season in 2010 and should be able to put up solid numbers again this season, so continue to draft him as just about a top-30 outfielder in mixed formats.
News: Twins LF Delmon Young might play in a B-squad game scheduled for Tuesday morning against the Pirates as he battles a turf toe injury.
Analysis: Young was supposed to be back in A games by now, but his condition worsened over the weekend, which is never a good thing. Apparently, he is getting back on track, but turf toe is a tricky injury. It can linger, and while Young can play on the injury it clearly can affect performance as well. Young is still worth a mid-round Fantasy pick coming off his breakout year. Just hope this injury goes away.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who has been battling turf toe this spring, will not be ready to play on Saturday, as was initially expected. Manager Ron Gardenhire told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that Young's condition had worsened, and that he will need at least a few more days to recover.
Analysis: It's still early enough in spring training that Young could have sufficient time to prepare for opening day, but given how slowly his toe is recovering, owners should keep an eye on Young's condition as the spring progresses. Assuming he can be healthy for the start of the season, Fantasy owners should look to draft Young in the middle rounds in standard mixed leagues.
News: Twins outfielder Delmon Young (turf toe) is scheduled to return to spring training action on Saturday.
Analysis: Although it is early in spring training it's hard to call this a minor injury since turf toe problems can linger. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on Young's progress to make sure he doesn't suffer a setback once he is playing again. Young has finally turned into the breakout star everyone thought he was going to be early in his career. Don't let Young get out of the middle rounds in Fantasy drafts this spring.
News: MLB.com reports that Twins OF Delmon Young has been dealing with a case of turf toe but was "moving around a lot better" on Sunday. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that he should be able to play in the next few days. Young set career highs in home runs (21), RBI (112) and slugging percentage (.493) a season ago.
Analysis: Young was unable to play to play in Sunday's spring opener but he is not expected to miss much time with the injury. His .355 batting average with runners in scoring position helped him to rack up well over 100 RBI last season, so while his gains in power hitting could be for real, he could still have a hard time driving in so many runs again. Keep an eye on how he does during the spring but even with a slight downturn in production, Young remains a solid option as a No. 3 OF in standard mixed leagues.
News: The Twins reached an agreement with OF Delmon Young on a one-year, $5.375 million contract on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration. Young enjoyed a breakout season last year, batting .298 with 21 home runs and 112 RBI.
Analysis: Young's .355 batting average with runners in scoring position helped him to rack up well over 100 RBI, so while his gains in power hitting could be for real, he could still have a hard time driving in so many runs again. Even with a slight downturn in production, Young remains a solid option as a No. 3 OF in standard mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who hit only .211 (32 for 152) from Aug. 1 to Sept. 12, dropping his season average from .335 to .297, seems to be back on track now. He went 2 for 4 with a homer, a walk and two RBI at Kansas City on Wednesday and is batting .327 (18 for 55) with four homers over his last 14 games.
Analysis: Young has had a breakthrough season at age 25, reaching 20 homers and 100 RBI for the first time. He still has a pitiful walk rate, but he makes up for it with a high contact rate, striking out only 78 times all season. He doesn't offer huge power at this point in his career, but he's worth drafting as a No. 2 OF with some upside in 2011.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit his 18th home run of the year on Thursday against the White Sox, one night after he got to the century mark for RBI. Young capped a three-run fifth inning with a two-run homer off Mark Buehrle (12-11) that made it 6-2. Young went 3 for 5 on the day.
Analysis: Young is having his breakout year in 2010. He's batting .300 with career highs in homers (18) and RBI (102). He has nine RBI over his last 12 games and looks to add to his best year in the majors. Fantasy owners need to keep him active in their lineups as he's finishing the year strong.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young drove in his 100th RBI on Wednesday against the White Sox. He went 0 for 2, but his sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, helped chase SP Gavin Floyd out of the game.
Analysis: Young is batting .297 on the year and his 100 RBI are a new career high. He hit 93 RBI in his last season with the Rays, back in 2007. He has just seven RBI over his last 11 games, so it's taken him a while to get to the century mark. Now that he's there he'll look to add to his total and continue helping his team win. Fantasy owners should keep him active in the majority of mixed leagues, as he's capping off a career year.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit just .218 in August, but went 6 for 20 (.300) over his last five games of the month.
Analysis: After striking out just seven times in July, Young went down on Ks a ridiculous 19 times in August, which shows how tough he was having it at the plate. Still, Young is putting up career numbers across the board this season and remains a solid starting option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young hit a three-run home run of Texas SP Cliff Lee in the second inning on Thursday, putting the Twins on the board. Minnesota would go on to win the game, but the Rangers made it close. Young finished the day with just that lone hit in four at-bats.
Analysis: Young had been in a bit of a slump over his last seven games, going 3 for 26 (.115) and just 18 for 90 (.200) in August. Perhaps this home run will get him back on track, as he's developed into a high-end Fantasy option this year. With a .307 average and 16 home runs and 91 RBI on the year, Young remains a solid play in all Fantasy formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts Wednesday at Texas, making him hitless in three of his last four games. He's batting .115 (3 for 26) over his last seven games and .200 (18 for 90) in August.
Analysis: Young is still batting .308 on the season, but he was up at .335 at the end of July. The 24-year-old has finally broken out as a high-end Fantasy option this season, but you had to figure he might regress to the mean a little. Still, as a likely .300 hitter with plus power batting in the middle of the Twins lineup, he's worth starting in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire wanted to give left fielder Delmon Young a breather, so on Sunday, Gardenhire put together a lineup that didn't feature Young for the first time since June 11. If Young doesn't come off the bench in Sunday's game against Oakland, it would be the first time he has had a full day off since May 27. In that stretch, Young has raised his batting average by more than 50 points and is hitting .316 with 14 home runs and 84 RBIs. Gardenhire said that Young, who split time last season for the Twins, could use a day off. The manager hopes that the combination of watching on Sunday and the team's day off on Monday will get him refreshed for the key AL Central series with the Chicago White Sox that begins Tuesday.
Analysis: Owners concerned about Young's absence from Sunday's lineup can rest assured that he should be ready to return for Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 16-22). Though he is hitting only .196 in August, Young has proven that he can be a reliable Fantasy option over the long haul. He has become a must-start option for all formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 1 for 4 with a run scored and a strikeouts on Friday against the Indians. The 24-year-old singled in the fourth inning and scored one batter later on Danny Valencia's ground-rule double. After hitting .434 in July, Young is batting just .207 in August with no homers and three RBI.
Analysis: Young was having a breakout season up until August and will have to start putting some hits together to help regain some of his Fantasy value. He has not hit a home run since July 28 and his three RBI are 1/10 of what he put up last month. He will likely break out of this funk at some point so keep Young and his 84 RBI this season active in most formats heading into Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 16-22).
News:Delmon Young had a tiebreaking RBI single in the 13th inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1, on Wednesday night. Alexi Casilla opened the 13th by drawing a walk from Lance Cormier (3-3) and advanced to third on Joe Mauer's single. Young then made the score 2-1 on a single to left. He finished 2 for 6 with three strikeouts.
Analysis: Young hasn't slowed down coming out of the All-Star break. He has hit safely in 18 of 20 games in the second half, going 36 for 88 (.409) in that span. He also has four homers and 24 RBI. Young came into spring training looking like a new player and manager Ron Gardenhire envisioned a breakout season. It seems Minnesota's skipper was correct. Young has become a solid Fantasy play.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who the team recently moved up to the cleanup spot, went 3 for 5 with a home run and three RBI at Kansas City on Wednesday. He has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games, collecting multiple hits in 11 of those games, and is batting .439 (43 for 98) with six homers and 28 RBI in July. Since May 21, his 63 RBI are the most in baseball. "Young is as hot as they come right now, and he hit that ball a mile," Royals manager Ned Yost said.
Analysis: Anyone who continues to question whether or not Young is for real needs to wake up and smell the coffee. Sure, he still has a pitiful walk rate, but when he's hitting .330, why does it matter? He's showing legitimate home-run power for the first time in his career and seems to have finally put it all together at age 24. He's not just a must-own in Fantasy, but a must-start.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young batted cleanup on Monday against the Royals for the first time all season. Young, who had batted in the No. 7 spot for most of the season, tore up Orioles pitching in the previous series and has been red-hot of late for the Twins. Manager Ron Gardenhire said putting Young, who has 75 RBI on the year, in the No. 4 spot just fits. "He's hot, he's swinging," Gardenhire said. "We're just moving people up and down, trying to get a little left-right, left-right [in the order]. Delmon has been swinging great so just put him in the middle of it and see what happens. Everywhere he's been, he's hit. We're just trying to make sure we get him in the right RBI spots because whenever he comes up, he's driving them in." Young went 4 for 6 in the cleanup spot Monday with two doubles and two runs scored. He's batting .328 on the year.
Analysis: Young has base hits in nine of his last 10 games and has gone 22 for 45 (.489) over that span with three homers, five doubles and 16 RBI. Young is incredibly hot right now and has become a must-start Fantasy option. The move to the cleanup spot in the order only confirms what we already knew: That Young has become a force for the Twins and for Fantasy owners across the board.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young is sad to leave Baltimore. Young homered for the second consecutive game on Sunday against the Orioles and finished 1 for 6 in the game. Young, batting .322 on the season, went 8 for 17 (.471) in the four-game series with two homers and seven RBI.
Analysis: Young has hits in eight of his last nine games and has gone 18 for 39 (.462) over that span with three homers, three doubles and 15 RBI. Young is incredibly hot right now and has become a must-start Fantasy option for the time being.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young continued his second-half assault on Saturday, smoking a career-high four hits against the Orioles. He finished 4 for 4 with a two-run homer, driving in three runs. Since the All-Star break, Young is batting .463 (19 for 41) with two homers, three doubles and 15 RBI. "Right now it looks like if he can reach it, it's a base hit," Orioles interim manager Juan Samuel said. "He's just on one of those streaks that hitters get into, seeing the ball very, very well. No matter how well you pitch, they find a way to get hits."
Analysis: Actually, Young has been red hot all of July. He's gone 33 for 77 (.429), hitting four home runs and driving in 22 runs. Production like that should be rewarded with starts in more than the 78 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues he's currently active in. And if you're lucky enough to be in one of the 14 percent of leagues he's currently available in, surely he could be prove useful.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young continued his torrid play during Thursday's win over the Orioles. He went 2 for 4 with a double, driving in three runs. He has seven multi-hit outings in his last nine games.
Analysis: Young is just raking it this month. He's batting .400 (28 for 70) in July with three home runs, nine doubles and 19 RBI. Shockingly, he's still currently available in 16 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues, and active in only 24 percent. Snatch him up while you can and get him in the lineup if you already own him.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3 for 5 with his 27th double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Indians. Young now has six multi-hit games in his last eight.
Analysis: Young has raised his average from .292 to .314 since the start of July and is playing like a must-start Fantasy outfielder as he continues to put together a breakout campaign in his fourth full major league season. Get him active in more than 75 percent of leagues.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LF Delmon Young hit a two-run homer in the second inning Sunday and delivered what ended up being the game-winning hit in the ninth. Young came up with the bases loaded and no outs and singled in the tying run. The winning run scored soon after thanks to an errant throw from Chicago center fielder Alex Rios.
Analysis: Young is now .344 with seven homers and 47 RBI in his past 50 games. Young is on pace to set personal records in almost every offensive category. He is two homers away from tying his mark set in 2007 and his 61 RBI should wind up topping the 93 he put up in that same season. Young has been on fire for the past three months and remains a solid Fantasy option in mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. His RBI single in the second started a three-run inning and gave him 60 RBI on the year. Young took over the team lead in RBI with slugger Justin Morneau sidelined by a concussion. He is batting .383 in July with two homers and nine RBI.
Analysis: Since batting .222 in April, Young has hit .330 over the past 65 games and is on pace to set personal records in almost every offensive category. He is three homers away from tying his mark set in 2007 and his 60 RBI should top the 93 he put up in that same season. Young has been on fire for the past three months and remains a solid Fantasy option in mixed leagues.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young easily had the best first half of his career as he hit .305 with 10 homers and 58 RBI, all career highs for this point in the season. Young is hitting .389 in July thus far with two homers and seven RBI over 36 at-bats and has held a .338 batting average since the beginning of June with 31 RBI over 37 games through that stretch. Young could be in line for a great second half, too, considering he's historically been better after the All-Star break throughout his career.
Analysis: Young hit over .300 in the first half of the season for the first time in his career. In contrast, his lowest second-half batting average in four seasons was .297 back in 2008. Last season, Young hit .300 with nine homers and 35 RBI over 203 at-bats in the second half. Since Young is having the best first half of his career, one could surmise that his second half is going to be huge. He's been worth using in mixed Fantasy leagues and that should continue once Week 15 (July 15-18) begins.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young returned to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. According to MLB.com, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that Young received treatment on his wrist and took some swings before the game, saying afterward that he felt fine to play.
Analysis: Young is enjoying a solid season with the Twins and probably should be starting in more than the 55 percent of leagues he currently is. He has managed 20 or more Fantasy points in four of the last five scoring periods. It appears safe to activate him again in any format.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young suffered a strained left wrist in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto when he ran into CF Denard Span trying to field a ball in the gap that resulted in an inside-the-park home run for Jose Bautista. Young is considered day to day. He was wearing an ice pack afterward, but said the injury was not serious. "I'm fine," he said after the game.
Analysis: Young did his best to avoid a major collision with Span, but still got hurt when Span's knee clipped his glove hand. The injury did not appear to be serious, but Fantasy owners should be wary that the Twins could choose to take a cautious approach this close to the All-Star break. Continue to monitor his progress over the weekend. Young is enjoying a solid season with the Twins and probably should be starting in more than the 55 percent of leagues he currently is. He has managed 20 or more Fantasy points in four of the last five scoring periods.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LF Delmon Young went 3 for 3 with an RBI and run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 victory over Toronto, raising his batting average to .307. He is battling four other players in an Internet runoff for the final AL roster spot in the All-Star Game and got a boost from teammates Tuesday when they wore T-shirts proclaiming "Drive In Delmon."
Analysis: Young has enjoyed a breakthrough season that makes him viable in mixed leagues again. There was a time where his hype and Fantasy ownership exceeded his production, but it is strangely opposite now. He is worth more than the mere 69 percent ownership on CBSSports.com suggests. Consider him a solid outfielder in all Fantasy leagues while he is going this well.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: Only days before learning that he is one of five players on the American League's final ballot vote for the 2010 All Star Game, Delmon Young was asked by the St. Paul Pioneer Press if making the All-Star team would be special to him. The left fielder, who is batting .298 this season and is tied with Justin Morneau for the team lead in RBI with 55, for the Twins this season, emphatically replied, "I don't give a (expletive)." Sitting in front of his locker Sunday morning, the generally short-sentence-speaking left fielder still didn't have much to say, though by then his tone had changed. "I'm just surprised, honored to even be mentioned. I really had no clue this would ever happen," Young said. "I wasn't even thinking about it at all. I never thought I'd be mentioned with all the other players in the American League."
Analysis: Young has enjoyed a breakthrough season that makes him viable in mixed leagues again. There was a time where his hype and Fantasy ownership exceeded his production, but it is strangely opposite now. He is worth more than the mere 69 percent ownership on CBSSports.com suggests. Consider him a solid outfielder in all Fantasy leagues while he is going this well.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the Rays, his first bomb in 16 games. He finished 2 for 4 with two RBI, his long ball coming off Tampa Bay starter Jeff Niemann.
Analysis: Young is picking up where he left off in June, during which he hit .320 (32 for 100) with 24 RBI. While his moderate power and speed separate him from the must-start Fantasy outfielders, he's produced enough runs over the past four weeks to be active in more than the 50 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues he's currently active in.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who had gone 1 for 15 (.067) over his last four games after going 26 for 62 (.419) over his previous 17, got back on track Monday against the Tigers, going 2 for 4 with an RBI.
Analysis: Young still isn't quite the elite talent scouts thought he would be, but he is batting .297 on the season and is hitting for more power than he ever has at the major-league level. He's worth a flier in mixed leagues, though he's likely still just a 20-homer guy at best.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI at Milwaukee on Tuesday. He has multiple hits in three of his last four games and is batting .431 (25 for 58) with three home runs over his last 16.
Analysis: Young has been on fire in June and is now batting .310 with an .853 OPS on the year. He has yet to live up to his potential as a power hitter, but he's at least proving viable in Fantasy. Given his poor plate discipline, you have to wonder how long he can sustain this pace, but he's worth a flier even in mixed leagues right now.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3 for 4 with two runs scored in a 9-5 loss to the Phillies on Friday night. He scored in the seventh and ninth and has 30 runs scored on the year. He raised his batting average to .375 in June and .302 overall in the loss.
Analysis: Young has been on fire with over the past two months after hitting just .222 in April. His eight homers, 41 RBI and .335 OBP will definitely keep him in the lineup and Fantasy owners should do the same. He is worth using in all Fantasy formats while he's on a roll like this.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3 for 4 on Tuesday in a win over the Rockies and now is on an 11-game hitting streak. Young doubled and drove in his 41st run of the season. He scored twice and is batting .295. Young is 16 for 39 (.410) over the 11-game streak.
Analysis: Young has base hits in all but one game in June and is batting 17 for 47 (.362) for the month with 14 RBI and three homers. Young will remain in the lineup while he's this hot and that means you can be starting him in any mixed Fantasy league.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young's three-run homer in the seventh inning on Sunday was all of the offense the Twins could muster against SP Kris Medlen and the Braves. Young's home run extended his hitting streak to 10 games. He has 13 RBI during the streak and is second on the Twins with 40 RBI.
Analysis: Young is still a low-end outfield option in most mixed-league formats, but if he keeps getting consistent at-bats, his stock can only go up. He is owned in just 48 percent of Fantasy leagues and is worth looking at while he's on this streak in deeper mixed leagues.
News: Twins DH Jim Thome returned to the bench after getting a start on Friday for Saturday's game against Atlanta. Minnesota's Delmon Young started instead and has started in five of the last six games for the Twins and entered Saturday's game 8 for 20 for a .400 batting average with two homers and seven RBI over his previous six.
Analysis: Young, batting .283 on the year, is playing all kinds of well right now for the Twins. That is why they are finding him consistent starts. He's currently on an eight-game hitting streak and has nine RBI over that span. Playing this well, Young has deserved more looks in deeper mixed Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Braves. Jim Thome got the start at DH with Jason Kubel moving into left field, replacing Young in the lineup. He is batting .279 this season with seven home runs.
Analysis: Young has hit in seven straight games and has driven in 35 RBI this season. This is nothing more than a day off for the 24-year-old and Fantasy owners should continue to view Young as a low-end Fantasy OF for use in deeper mixed formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young homered for the third time in nine games Wednesday against the Royals, going 1 for 4. He's batting .306 (11 for 36) during that nine-game stretch and now has seven homers on the season.
Analysis: Young's seven homers put him more than halfway to his previous career high of 13 -- and in less than one-third of the at-bats. He still hasn't lived up to his top-prospect standing and perhaps never will, but at age 24, he is showing some progress. Since he often loses playing time to Jim Thome, he has little mixed-league appeal, but if he gets hot enough, he could change that.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LF Delmon Young might have lost almost 30 pounds this offseason and had scar tissue removed from his ankle -- two things that have made the outfielder more mobile this season -- but Young said he still doesn't have the speed he did in the minors or in his rookie year with Tampa Bay. "Second base seems like it's in left center when I get to first sometimes," he said. Where did it seem last year? "I never really got on base until September," he said, "so I couldn't tell you."
Analysis: Young, usually more bitter than sweet, is having a career year with a pace of a career-best 17 homers and 98 RBI right now. Consider him a nice sleeper in mixed leagues, even if he won't be that .300-30-100-100-30 star we once believed he was capable of becoming. Right now is a nice time to buy in mixed formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2 for 4 with two runs in a 5-4 loss to the A's on Sunday. He also drove in two RBI when he blasted a two-run homer in the eighth inning. Young had seven RBI in the three-game series against Oakland and 34 on the year.
Analysis: Young has 12 RBI in his last nine games and extended his hitting streak to four games on Sunday. He is batting .275 this season with a .467 slugging percentage. Young is heating up right now and should be starting in more mixed leagues, especially hitting in a potent Twins lineup.
News: LF Delmon Young, with a single in his first at-bat Tuesday against the Mariners, extended his hitting streak to a season-high five games. Young also stole his third base of the season.
Analysis: Young is batting .388 (7 for 18) during his streak, which makes him a sleeper in mixed leagues again. He doesn't figure to ever be the .300-30-100-100-30 talent we once projected, but he could get hot and be a steady option in mixed formats down the road.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young homered for the first time in 12 games and the fifth time this season Monday at Seattle, going 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI. He's batting .355 (11 for 31) over his last nine games.
Analysis: Young sits periodically as the Twins try to find at-bats for Jim Thome, but when in the lineup, he has been a little better than in years past. The 24-year-old still hasn't come anywhere close to meeting his once-elite potential, though, and doesn't deserve to start in mixed leagues in his current role.
News: Twins DH Jim Thome, after starting in the previous two games, was benched in favor of Delmon Young for Saturday's game against Texas. Thome sat with Carl Pavano on the hill. Young got his first start in the last three games for the Twins.
Analysis: Young entered Saturday's game with four hits in his last 17 at-bats for a .235 batting average with two doubles and four RBI over that span. He's batting .263 on the year with four homers and 22 RBI over 133 at-bats. Young is having perhaps his finest season but he is still on the borderline for value in mixed Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young was not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. He was replaced in left field by Jason Kubel with right-hander Javier Vazquez on the hill for New York. Young is batting .263 this season with four homers.
Analysis: After batting only .222 in April, Young has been on a tear in May, hitting .300 with two homers. Even more impressive are his seven RBI in his last 23 at-bats. He looks to be coming into his own after years of underachieving and is viable in deeper mixed leagues when he's hitting like this.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young had a pair of hits during Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. He went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI, striking out once. Young has heated up of late; over his last five games, he's 7 for 21 with two doubles and six RBI.
Analysis: Young is beginning to hit and drive in runs after a sluggish start to the season. He's not offering much in the way of power or steals, but is still a raw, young talent continuing to develop. He's not there yet, and remains best suited for deeper mixed Fantasy formats.
News: Twins LF Delmon Young returned to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox. He replaced Jim Thome, after not starting Wednesday's game. Young is batting .255 this season with 15 RBI in 34 games.
Analysis: After only walking 12 times all of last year, Young has 10 walks in 285 less at-bats this season. His four home runs early on don't seem like much, but he is on pace to surpass his previous career high of 13, in 2007. He is more than viable in AL-only formats and can be used in deeper mixed leagues for his five-tool potential.
News: Twins DH Jim Thome was in the starting lineup posted for Wednesday's game against Boston. He returned to the lineup for the first time in two games. His return pushed Delmon Young out of the lineup.
Analysis: With Thome in the lineup, Justin Morneau moved from DH to 1B and Michael Cuddyer went from 1B to the outfield. Young should be right back in the lineup soon, but Fantasy owners in daily lineup leagues should make the adjustment. We still view him as player who could make a significant impact as he continues to develop over the summer, making him a buy low candidate in many instances. He's more of a Fantasy reserve in the meantime.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young returned to the lineup on Monday against the Blue Jays after sitting out on Sunday. He immediately made a difference as he put the Twins on the board in the second inning with a solo homer. The home run was his fourth of the year and he finished 1 for 5 in the game. Young is hitting .267 for the season.
Analysis: Perhaps 2010 is the year that Young delivers on his considerable promise. He has been much more selective at the plate and hitting for doubles at a higher rate. His current .267 batting average masks the improvement in his skill set, making him a solid buy-low candidate right now, especially in AL-only leagues.
News:Delmon Young was out of the Twins' starting lineup for their series finale in New York on Sunday. He was replaced in left field by Jason Kubel, who in turn was replaced by Jim Thome as the designated hitter. It was the first time in seven games that Young was left out of the lineup.
Analysis: Perhaps 2010 is the year that Young delivers on his considerable promise. He has been much more selective at the plate and hitting for doubles at a higher rate. His current .270 batting average masks the improvement in his skill set, making him a solid buy-low candidate right now, especially in AL-only leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3 for 4 with two doubles in Wednesday's win over the White Sox, giving him five two-baggers in his last four games.
Analysis: Young has his average up to .287 now, and it's good to see him producing some extra-base hits lately. While he has a long way to go before he gains more value than just in deeper mixed Fantasy leagues. He's worth keeping a close eye on though.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3 for 4 with two RBI and two runs scored in the second game of a doubleheader against the Orioles. After sitting out Game One, Young had an RBI single in the sixth and a run-scoring, ground-rule double in the eighth. He raised his average to .280 in the 6-1 win.
Analysis: Young has begun to show the five-tool player that scouts have been raving about this season. He has gotten his average up and has three homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases in 25 games this year. His run production is down from years past, but he will have plenty off opportunities to drive in runs with the Twins potent offense. Continue to start him in AL-only formats, but if he heats up, start getting him in more mixed leagues.
News: After going 1 for 11 over his last four games, OF Delmon Young tied a career best with four hits in Minnesota's 8-3 win over Cleveland on Sunday. Young's three singles and fifth-inning home run were part of a 20-hit Twins onslaught.
Analysis: Many observers saw 2010 as the year that Young would fulfill his offensive potential, but the breakthrough has yet to come. Even with the four-hit performance, Young is hitting just .261. He has shown that he can hit for a decent batting average, but he has yet to show enough power or stolen base potential to make it worthwhile for owners to roster him in mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Jason Kubel was the starting left fielder against the Indians on Sunday. He got the start over Delmon Young. Jim Thome was the starting DH, which Kubel usually occupies.
Analysis: This is just a night off for Young who is the everyday left fielder for the Twins. He has struggled lately, but has too much potential to be given up on just yet. Save him for AL-only leagues and keep him on your bench for mixed leagues until he starts to hit again.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 1 for 4 with a run scored Tuesday at Detroit. He's batting .161 (5 for 31) over his last nine games, lowering his batting average 100 points, from .346 to .246.
Analysis: Young got off to a hot start, but he's back to disappointing the same way he has throughout his major-league career. The Twins seem to be running out of patience with him, often replacing him with Jim Thome against right-handed pitchers. At age 24, Young isn't a lost cause, but you're running out of reasons to hold on to him in mixed leagues.
News:Delmon Young was excluded from the Twins lineup Friday night at Kansas City. Manager Ron Gardenhire opted to play Jason Kubel in left field and Jim Thome at DH, as Young is 2 for 24 lifetime against Royals starter Gil Meche.
Analysis: Young will sit when there are unfavorable matchups, but he will still play close to full-time. He has not hit well in the early going, but the offensive potential is still there. Until he can contribute on a consistent basis, though, it is best to save Young for your AL-only leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who was hitting .346 as recently as Wednesday, went 1 for 4 with a run scored against the Indians on Tuesday, lowering his batting average to .256. He's 1 for 13 over his last three games.
Analysis: Young's hot start had some people thinking the 24-year-old might finally be ready to live up to his big potential, but apparently, he's the same streaky underachiever as always. Add the fact he's sitting just about every other game to make room for Jim Thome, and he's at best a low-end option in mixed leagues.
News: The Twins started Jim Thome at DH on Thursday, moving Jason Kubel to left field and giving Delmon Young the day off.
Analysis: Young is off to a great start in 2010 with a .346 average, seven RBI and a pair of homers. He will continue to get plenty of at-bats if his bat stays hot like this and could be line for a breakout campaign. He is beginning to attract plenty of attention in deeper mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young capped a four-run ninth against Fernando Rodney with a three-run homer over the leftfield wall. Young replaced Jason Kubel in left field, who went 1 for 4 with an RBI in the game.
Analysis: Fantasy owners are hoping this is the breakout year for the former No. 1 overall pick. He has the the talent in the world, and maybe he is on his way to showcasing it this season. Keep an eye on him in mixed leagues just in case he takes off.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LF Delmon Young started the season impressively, hitting a two-run homer to tie the game in the second inning Monday, then beating out a chopper for an infield single, stealing second, moving to third on a groundout and scoring on a sacrifice fly to tie the game again in the fifth. Young, a self-proclaimed slow starter, made a point to play in minor league games throughout spring training to try to end those slow-start habits.
Analysis: Young is an impressive talent that hasn't done much impressing in the major leagues. Perhaps this is the year. The opener is reason enough to open him in mixed leagues, just in case.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young homered during Thursday's spring game against the Rays. Young's seventh-inning blast came on David Price's final pitch of the game and traveled over 400 feet in left-center field. It was Young's first homer of the spring.
Analysis: Young has hit safely in three straight spring games (5 for 10) to raise his spring average from .154 to .250. It's better that Young struggled early in the spring and seems to be putting it all together the closer opening day hits. Young has impressed the Twins' front office and managerial staff since arriving at camp. He has shed 29 pounds and could be ready for a breakout season. Young is expected to begin the season as the Twins' starting left fielder and receive full-time at-bats after being a part-time player in 2009. He is definitely more of a late-round sleeper in deeper Fantasy formats Draft Day.
News: CBSSports.com senior writer Scott Miller reports the stars are aligning for Twins OF Delmon Young to have a breakout season. Young shed 29 pounds during the offseason and his attitude has also improved since spring training began. Following a nice running catch during an early spring training game, Young said he would have missed catching the ball by 10 yards last season since he carried extra weight. "He's turned into a really fun guy," manager Ron Gardenhire says. "I hope he has a hell of a year, because he deserves it. He's worked really hard."
Analysis: Young is most noted for in his career for being a hot head that has fallen way short of expectations. However, it seems something in the offseason has lit a fire under the 24-year-old outfielder. He has been disappointing since joining Minnesota prior to the 2008 season, but the buzz around town this spring training has been positive and there is hope Young is ready for his breakout campaign. Young is expected to begin the season as the Twins' starting left fielder and receive full-time at-bats after being a part-time player in 2009. He is definitely more of a late-round sleeper in deeper Fantasy formats Draft Day.
News: The Twins agreed Tuesday to contracts with all eight of their players in arbitration, including pitcher Carl Pavano, shortstop J.J. Hardy and outfielder Delmon Young. The only one of the eight to get a multiyear deal Tuesday was infielder Brendan Harris. He gets a two-year contract worth $3.2 million, including $1.45 million this season. Right-handed relievers Jesse Crain ($2 million), Matt Guerrier ($3.15 million) and Pat Neshek ($625,000) and left-hander Francisco Liriano ($1.6 million) also got one-year contracts.
Analysis: Hardy had a disastrous 2009 season, falling out of favor with the Brewers, but he has sleeper appeal as a 20-homer shortstop in a new situation. Liriano isn't a lost cause yet, but he took another step back last year and is now nothing more than a late-round flier in mixed leagues. Pavano and Harris don't have the upside to make an impact in mixed leagues, and Young, despite his young age, is beginning to look the same way. Crain, Guerrier and Neshek are nothing more than low-end middle relievers.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young continued to surge to the finish line Sunday against the Royals, homering twice to help force a one-game playoff against the Tigers on Tuesday. He went 2 for 5 and now has multiple hits in five straight games, batting .524 (11 for 21) with 11 RBI during that stretch.
Analysis: Young is batting .303 with nine home runs in the second half, showing he isn't a complete bust of a prospect. Still, the 24-year-old has major plate discipline issues, and until he corrects those, he'll remain nothing more than a low-end option in mixed leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young doubled and drove in three runs Saturday as Minnesota held off the Royals.
Analysis: Young came into Saturday hitting .309 since the start of September and .296 since the break. He hasn't managed to live up to his potential just yet, but he might be getting there. Draft him as a sleeper in deeper mixed leagues next season.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit his first career grand slam and his 10th home run of the season in Friday's win over the Royals. Young finished with 5 RBI on the night as he went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Young already has five hits (5 for 8) in two games in October and is batting .281 on the year.
Analysis: It’s been a second straight year of inconsistency and light power production from Young, the former first overall pick in the draft, but he has also had another decent second half and continues to warm. Young has hits in nine of his last 10 games including two homers and six multi-hit games among them. Young is young enough to find his niche and tap into his once-immense potential, but he will head into next spring fighting for a starting job -- if he is not traded elsewhere.
News:Delmon Young had a bases-loaded sacrifice fly the proved to be the game-winner Tuesday.
Analysis: Young is young enough to find his niche and tap into his once-immense potential, but he will head into next spring fighting for a starting job -- if he is not traded elsewhere.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2 for 5 with a home run, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored Friday at Kansas City. He's batting .429 (12 for 28) over his last seven games.
Analysis: Young has been a bust so far in his career, and even with this strong finish, he still has a pathetic on-base percentage and fewer home runs than expected. He has a chance to improve at age 24, but he's just an AL-only option right now.
News: A notoriously slow starter, Delmon Young hit .241 in April and .236 in May, but has rebounded nicely of late. Over his past 10 games, Young is hitting .292 with three homers and 13 RBI to raise his average to .266. His four hits Tuesday night tied a career high.
Analysis: Young can finally be used in mixed leagues, where we thought he would have held good value all season coming into the year. We are not convinced this is anything more than a temporary hot streak still, but Young is young enough to find his niche and tap into his once-immense potential.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young went 2 for 4 with a solo home run on Thursday in an 11-1 loss to the Rangers. The solo homer accounted for the team's lone run. Young struck out once in the game as well as his batting average improved to .265 on the season.
Analysis: Young is swinging a hot bat right now, with five of his eight homers on the season coming in the past 10 games. This recent power surge could be a sign that the 23-year-old is finally breaking out in the big leagues and is worth a look in deeper mixed formats at this point.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young homered again Tuesday at Texas, finishing 2 for 5 with a double and four RBI. He now has four homers in his last eight games.
Analysis: Young has only seven home runs on the season, so this power surge has come out of left field. Then again, Young, a former top prospect in the Rays organization, has done nothing but disappoint as a power hitter so far in his career. Maybe this surge is the first sign of a breakout for the 23-year-old. He's worth a flier in mixed leagues again just in case.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young has doubled his home run total on the 2009 season in the past six games. He hit his sixth homer of the season on Sunday in a 7-4 loss to the Indians. Young went 1 for 4 in the game with two RBI and a run scored. He also struck out once.
Analysis: Young hasn't been all that great this past Fantasy week but finished it off with a bang against the Indians. He seldomly shows as much power as he has lately and is only worth activating in AL-only formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2 for 5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Royals. He he has now gone yard in back-to-back games.
Analysis: Young now has a five-game hit streak and owners in AL-only leagues might want to think about activating him soon if he keeps hitting well.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit his fourth homer of the season Sunday in a loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Young has been hitting a little better over the last week, so AL-only owners might want to take a flier on him while he's hot, as he's barely worth using when he's not.
News:Delmon Young hit an RBI triple in the fourth Tuesday.
Analysis: Young has regressed to a reserve outfielder and has been in an awful slump. Consider him a flier for long-term keeper leagues, but he only warrants starting in deeper AL-only formats now. He is young enough to develop into the star he should have been, but it doesn't look like it will happen for him this year.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Twins OF Delmon Young, riding a five-game hitting streak, has driven in seven runs in his last 10 games, and, perhaps most importantly, manager Ron Gardenhire said, is finally starting to listen. "He's listening," Gardenhire said of Young, who's been difficult to reach regarding baseball matters since he joined the Twins before the 2008 season. "He's actually trying different things right now, getting a little better balance in his stance rather than leaning so far forward."
Analysis: It seems like Young has been around forever, but he's only 23 and still has a few years to really show us that he deserved to be the No. 1 overall pick. He remains just an AL-only option for now, but is worth keeping an eye on in all formats.
News: Minnesota's Delmon Young was the designated hitter Friday against Detroit for the fifth time this season and finished with three hits, including a home run. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that usual DH Jason Kubel was out of the starting lineup for the second straight game because of his .185 batting average against left-handers.
Analysis: Young has had a hit in four straight games and in eight of his last 10 contests. He has not shown a lot of power this season with just three home runs, but is still a developing hitter at 23 years old. Consider him more of an AL-only outfielder, but the upside is there for him to increase his value over the course of the season.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who hardly got to play at all during the team's recent six-game trip to NL parks, was out of the lineup again Tuesday at Kansas City. Carlos Gomez started in his place.
Analysis: Young is having a decent June, batting .284, but he has only two home runs all season. The one-time power prospect continues to split time with Gomez and isn't worth using outside of AL-only leagues.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young went 1 for 4 on Saturday against the Astros as he homered for the second time this season. He's hitting .258.
Analysis: Young has three RBI in two games for the Twins. Still, he's struggled much of the season and his power numbers have not been there. Still, he's a streaky slugger and now is a good time to take a chance on him if a stopgap is needed in AL-only or deeper mixed league play.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored with three RBI in Tuesday's 10-5 win in Oakland. It was his fourth straight game with a hit.
Analysis: Young has raised his batting average from .231 to .244 in his last four games and he finally appears to be stringing together some solid offensive performances. He's a streaky slugger and now is a good time to take a chance on him if a stopgap is needed in AL-only or deeper mixed league play.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young went 0-for-3 on Sunday against the Brewers after missing nine games while on the family emergency medical list.
Analysis: It would be understandable if it took Young a few games to get back into the swing of things after what he just went through. He is hitting .264 on the season with a homer and 14 RBI. He is a player worth using in AL-only Fantasy formats for Fantasy Week 8 (May 25-31).
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who left the team earlier this week for a family emergency, missed a fourth straight game Friday against the Brewers and now likely won't return until Sunday.
Analysis: Young is hitting .277 with one home run and 14 RBI for the Twins over 83 at bats. He had begun to get regular playing time in left field before he had to leave the team and will likely go back to splitting at-bats with Carlos Gomez once he returns. He's a high-upside player but not worth using outside of AL-only leagues in Fantasy Week 8 (May 25-31).
News: Minnesota Twins outfielder Delmon Young won't rejoin the team until Friday at the earliest. Young left the team last Friday before the start of a four-game series at the New York Yankees to attend to his ill mother in California and was placed on the family medical emergency list. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Monday that Young will miss a three-game series at the Chicago White Sox that starts Tuesday. If Young is unable to return by Friday, Gardenhire said he likely would be put on the restricted list.
Analysis: Young is hitting .277 with one home run and 14 RBI for the Twins over 83 at bats. He was heating up in May, but will now be out for most of Week 7 (May 18-24). It appears he'll be able to return for the following scoring period but he's only a low-end Fantasy OF anyway.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young has left the team to attend to a family emergency in California. The team says it has placed Young on the family medical emergency list, which allows players to attend to personal issues for three to seven days.
Analysis: After hitting just .241 in April, Young was hitting .345 in May before this personal issue and migraine popped up on Thursday. He might be back by the start of Fantasy Week 7 (May 18-24), but he could also miss the majority of the scoring period. You might just want to bench him in case he does miss the full seven days.
News: Twins LF Delmon Young sat out Thursday's game due to a migraine headache. He was lying down with the lights off in the trainer's room before the game.
Analysis: Young should be considered day to day at this point. Jason Kubel replaced him in the lineup. When healthy, Young has only been useful in larger AL-only leagues for the most part as a very erratic .277 hitter.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young, who has become, for all practical purposes, the team's everyday left fielder, went 3-for-4 with an RBI Thursday at Baltimore, raising his batting average to .288. He was hitting .241 at the end of April.
Analysis: Young has only two extra-base hits on the season, looking nothing like the elite power prospect that came up through the Rays organization. He's a definite head scratcher who's still too young to write off completely. He doesn't deserve to start in mixed leagues, though.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young picked up three hits in four at bats on Saturday in an extra-inning loss to the Royals. Young stole his second base of the season and singled three times. He drove in two runs and scored twice and is batting .276 for the Twins.
Analysis: Young has 11 RBI on the year over 58 at bats. Young is a former elite prospect who has disappointed with his lack of home runs at the major-league level. He's not an everyday starter and until his power production picks up he's only worth owning in AL-only Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins OF Carlos Gomez has left the team until Friday for a personal matter, meaning Delmon Young will get to play both Tuesday and Wednesday. He played Monday against the Rays and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
Analysis: Young is a former elite prospect who has disappointed with his lack of home runs at the major-league level. He splits time with Gomez, making him impossible to use in mixed leagues, but he still has time to live up to his potential at age 23.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young finished Saturday's game against the Indians with three hits and a stolen base in four at-bats, scoring once and getting an RBI. All three of his hits were singles, raising his batting average to .256 on the season.
Analysis: Young's three-hit performance was his first such game since April 18 against the Angels. It's good to see him steal a base as well as that adds a dimension to his game. He splits time with Carlos Gomez in the outfield and gets to play pretty much every other night. He is worth owning in long-term keeper formats but is only an AL-only option at the moment.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young drove in a season-high three runs as the Twins won consecutive games for just the second time this season, beating the Angels 9-2 on Saturday. Young increased his batting average to .200 with the two hits.
Analysis: Young came into Saturday's game with a paltry .148 batting average with four RBI and a homer. He is splitting time with Carlos Gomez in the outfield and basically plays every other game. He is worth owning in long-term keeper formats but is only an AL-only option at the moment.
News: Minnesota's crowded outfield conundrum has become a timeshare between Carlos Gomez and Delmon Young, with Denard Span playing CF while Young's in the lineup and playing LF next to Gomez.
Analysis: Both players in the timeshare are struggling, with Young hitting .148 and Gomez hitting .103. Both Young and Gomez have significant upside -- Young offering a better batting and Gomez offering more stolen bases -- but without full-time at-bats, neither figures to make a significant contribution in mixed leagues. Unless you play in a long-term keeper league, you can look at other options off the waiver wire.
News:Delmon Young's home run Sunday in Chicago against the White Sox, his first of the season, was measured at 398 feet. He went 1-for-4 for the second straight game Sunday.
Analysis: Young had just two hits in 15 at-bats during the first game of the season. He played in four of the team's first seven games and is in a crowded outfield situation. He has excellent power potential, but is someone to be avoided until he finds a groove.
News: With five starting-caliber outfielders for three spots and a DH, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire left Delmon Young, 1-for-7 in his career against Mariners SP Felix Hernandez, on the bench for Monday's opening day matchup against the Mariners. Young will be in Tuesday's lineup. "They're all going to play, all year long," Gardenhire said.
Analysis: Young's power hasn't developed as quickly as the Twins had hoped. He's only 23-year-old, so you shouldn't give up on him for Fantasy purposes. But in a crowded outfield situation, he might get the short end of the stick. He still deserves a roster spot in mixed leagues, but avoid starting him if you have viable alternatives.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young returned to action on Friday against the Pirates. Young went 1-for-2 with a single in the game, raising his spring batting average to .302.
Analysis: Young was expected to be back in action on Friday. It looks as if he will break camp as the team's everyday left fielder, so consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins LF Delmon Young, who has been out with a sore right shoulder, is expected to play in a spring training game on Friday. Young had been out since Tuesday with the injury.
Analysis: It is looking like Young will break camp as the team's starting left fielder. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins outfielders Delmon Young and Michael Cuddyer were sidelined by minor medical issues on Tuesday against the Pirates. "We have a few issues here and there," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said, adding that Cuddyer was expected back Wednesday and Young on Thursday. "We're not going to push all of these guys. You give them a few days now, it's better later."
Analysis: Young figures to break camp as the Twins' starting left fielder. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two strikeouts on Monday against Baltimore and leads the Twins with three homers this spring. The 23-year-old hit .290 with 10 home runs last season. "He's swinging great," manager Ron Gardenhire said of Young. "He's doing just fine and having a good time."
Analysis: Young figures to break camp as the Twins' starting left fielder. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Minnesota LF Delmon Young went 1-for-5 on Wednesday against the Pirates and the one hit was a home run. For Young, it is his second homer of the spring. He's batting .382 on the spring in 34 at bats.
Analysis: Young has five extra base hits this spring and six RBI. He figures to break camp as the Twins' starting left fielder. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Monday's spring win over the Rays.
Analysis: Despite not being guaranteed a job in 2009, Young is still an elite talent whose upside has to show itself sooner or later. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues. We expect him to win a starting job.
News: After disappointing last season with only 10 home runs, former top prospect Delmon Young has to win back a starting job in the Twins outfield this spring, competing against Carlos Gomez, Denard Span and Michael Cuddyer. So far, he seems to be taking the competition seriously. Even before the team's first full-squad workout of the spring, the coaches could already see a difference in Young during batting practice. Hitting coach Joe Vavra said he noticed a change in Young's approach, away from the inside-out swing that sent so many weak grounders to second base last season.
Analysis: The logjam had Young's name in trade rumors over the winter. Manager Ron Gardenhire even omitted Young's name from his ideal lineup when asked in December by a reporter, though the manager later downplayed that comment. At the team's annual fan festival last month, Gardenhire pulled Young aside and delivered a straightforward message. "You get to spring training, you guys are going to decide who is going to play. Not me," Gardenhire said. Young is still an elite talent whose upside has to show itself sooner or later. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues. We expect him to win a starting job.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Twins LF Delmon Young has made a couple of swing tweaks that look promising, according to hitting coach Joe Vavra.
Analysis: Young is not guaranteed a place in the starting lineup this year, coming off a disappointing season -- hitting .290 with 10 homers and 69 RBI -- in a crowded outfield. He's still an elite talent, though, whose upside has to show itself sooner or later. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: OF Delmon Young and the Twins have agreed to terms on a $1,152,000, one-year contract. Young gets a raise from the $700,000 he made last season.
Analysis: Young is not guaranteed a place in the starting lineup this year, coming off a disappointing season -- hitting .290 with 10 homers and 69 RBI -- in a crowded outfield. He's still an elite talent, though, whose upside has to show itself sooner or later. Consider him a nice middle-to-late-round sleeper in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3-for-3 with a double Monday at Cleveland. He's now batting .349 (15-for-43) in September.
Analysis: Young has been a disappointing Fantasy player in his first season with the Twins, but he is heating up down the stretch and can still be a useful low-end Fantasy OF in larger formats. Just don't expect huge power or speed totals.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI on Wednesday in a win over the Kansas City Royals.
Analysis: Young has been a very disappointing Fantasy player in his first season with the Twins, but he is heating up down the stretch and still can be a useful low-end Fantasy OF in larger formats.
News:Delmon Young homered and had an RBI double in the seventh inning to help the Twins beat the Tigers 10-2. Young, who scored twice, now has 25 doubles and nine homers on the season. He has hit safely in seven of his last eight games, going 11-for-27 (.407) in that span.
Analysis: Young has been a very disappointing Fantasy player in his first season with the Twins, but he is heating up down the stretch and still can be a useful low-end Fantasy OF in larger formats.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's game against the A's. Young had sat out Tuesday's game after injuring his ankle on Monday.
Analysis: Young's average is inching ever closer to .300 and he was starting to heat up for the Twins before getting hurt. He remians someone worth consider in deeper mixed Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: The Minnesota Twins were without left fielder Delmon Young and shortstop Adam Everett for Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics, leaving manager Ron Gardenhire with a two-man bench. Young injured his ankle while chasing down a double by Jack Cust in the fourth inning on Monday night. "Delmon's not moving around very well today," Gardenhire said Tuesday before the game. He said Young could be available in an emergency situation, but he would rather give him the day off and see how he feels on Wednesday for the series finale. Everett was sitting in the dugout in the sixth inning when he was hit on the right hand by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Nick Punto. X-rays showed that it was just a deep bruise and there were no broken bones, but Gardenhire said Everett will be out for at least the next two games.
Analysis: Young was inching his average ever closer to .300 and was starting to heat up for the Twins so this is bad timing. Hopefully he misses just the one game and will be back on Wednesday. He's someone to consider in deeper mixed Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's win over the Mariners. He now has nine hits, seven RBI and five runs scored over his last four games.
Analysis: While we're still waiting for Young to really get his power swing going, his average is creeping up to .300 for the first time since the opening week of the season. Consider him a nice sleeper in mixed leagues if he is available.
News: A day after hitting a game-tying three-run home run Tuesday night off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, Delmon Young hit another three-run homer Wednesday afternoon off Yankees starter Darrell Rasner.
Analysis: The homers where Nos. 6 and 7 of the season for Young, who may finally be on the verge of a much anticipated power surge. Young now has three of his seven homers in his past five games, which qualifies as a hot streak for the disappointing young talent. This might be a sign of a solid stretch run, so consider him a nice sleeper in mixed leagues if he is available.
News: When Delmon Young homered off Mariano Rivera in the eighth inning, it was the first time the Yankees closer had allowed a home run to a Twins player in his career. He had pitched 53 regular season innings against Minnesota without along a homer coming into the game.
Analysis: Young now has two of his six homers in his past four games, which qualifies as a hot streak for the disappointing young talent. This might be a sign of a solid stretch run, so consider him a nice sleeper in mixed leagues if he is available.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit a two-run homer as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Saturday night.
Analysis: Young has been a huge disappointment in Year 2, but he has as much talent as anyone his age, 22. Consider him a sleeper to find his niche in the second half and a candidate to own in any leagues with reserves -- where you can switch him in and out of your lineup if he proves streaky as a young outfielder.
News:Delmon Young had three hits, including a two-run single Saturday.
Analysis: Young has been a huge disappointment in Year 2, but he has as much talent as anyone his age, 22. Consider him a sleeper to find his niche in the second half and a candidate to own in any leagues with reserves -- where you can switch him in and out of your lineup if he proves streaky as a young outfielder.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's rout of the Rangers. Young is now 9-for-14 in his last three games, and in his last 35 games since June 1, Young is batting .350 with 10 doubles, four homers and 24 RBI. Said manager Ron Gardenhire of Young's mammoth homer to center field: "That just tells you how much he has inside of him."
Analysis: Young has seven multi-hit games in July and is hitting .393 in the month with 11 RBI. He's severely disappointed this season, most notably in the power categories, as he only has four homers so far. Still, his upside makes him worth stashing, even if you don't start him.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young tied a career high by going 4-for-4 with an RBI on Friday against the Rangers, even though only one of those hits got out of the infield on the fly. He also had an RBI and stole a base -- his 11th.
Analysis: Young now has four multi-hit games over his last six and is batting .393 (11-for-28) during that stretch. He's severely disappointed this season, most notably in the power categories. Still, his upside makes him worth stashing, even if you don't start him.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit a three-run home run and had a season-high four RBI on Friday against the Indians, finishing 3-for-5 with three runs scored. He's now gone 6-for-9 in his last two games.
Analysis: Young looks like he's heating up at the plate -- a good sign for his many disgruntled Fantasy owners. He came up to the majors as one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball, so many expected a 30-30 or at least a 20-20 season from him. But he's severely disappointed, most notably in the power category. Still, his upside makes him worth stashing, even if you don't start him.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 rout of the Tigers.
Analysis: Young is hitting a respectable .284 this season, but Minnesota and Fantasy owners have to expect more out of the first overall pick from the 2003 draft. He hit 25 homers in Class A back in 2004 and 26 in 2005 between Double-A and Triple-A, but he only has a pathetic two bombs this season. He remains a low-end Fantasy OF in mixed leagues until he can get his power back.
News: The Twins have apparently opted to sit OF Delmon Young for their interleague games in National League parks. He hasn't taken the field since Sunday.
Analysis: True, interleague play will end soon, but this maneuver shows where Young ranks in the Twins pecking order. He doesn't have any problems on defense, so you know they don't have much confidence in his bat right now. He has a world of potential, but he remains a low-end Fantasy OF until he gets rolling.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young had a two-RBI double in three at-bats Wednesday against the Nationals. Young, who has 13 doubles, also walked twice. He is 8-for-20 (.400) with four RBI in his last five games.
Analysis: The Twins had high hopes for Young after acquiring him in an offseason deal with the Rays, but he has failed to live up to expectations. We've long projected him as a potential 30-30 player, and he still has that kind of talent. He just needs to tap into it. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy OF until he can iron out his swing.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young had three singles, one RBI and one run in four at-bats Friday against the Brewers. Young has hit safely in six of his last seven games. He is 9-for-26 (.346) with one homer and two RBI in that span.
Analysis: The Twins had high hopes for Young after acquiring him in an offseason deal with the Rays, but he has failed to live up to expectations. We've long projected him as a potential 30-30 player, and he still has that kind of talent. He just needs to tap into it. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy OF until he can iron out his swing.
News: Minnesota OF Delmon Young went 1-for-4 during Saturday's loss to the Chicago White Sox. The struggling outfielder came into the game batting just .269 without any home runs in 230 at-bats. That homerless streak came to an end Saturday, as Young blasted his first.
Analysis: Young has now hit safely in three straight games and has three multi-hit games in his last eight appearances. We've long projected him as a potential 30-30 player, and he still has that kind of talent. If someone in your league gave up on him, put in a claim for him.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young finally broke out with three hits and three RBI on Monday against the Yankees. The breakout came after a rough first two months in Minnesota. He entered the game hitting .264 with no homers and just 15 RBI after coming over in a trade from Tampa Bay. "It's not been perfect up to this point, but there's a lot of talent there and a lot of ability there," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We just have to keep pushing along and open up different avenues and different ways to get to him. He's fun to watch." Young had RBI-doubles in the second and sixth innings before giving the Twins the lead for good with another two-bagger off Kyle Farnsworth (0-2) that scored Michael Cuddyer in the eighth. "That's a lot of confidence for him," Gardenhire said. "Hopefully it will carry from there and he will start driving the ball."
Analysis: Young has maintained all season long that he's a slow starter and expected to turn things around. "My confidence is always through the roof," Young said. "I don't think it can go any higher." We've long projected him as a potential 30-30 player, and he still has that kind of talent. If someone in your league gave up on him, put in a claim for him.
News:Delmon Young's streak of 217 consecutive games played, the longest current run in the majors, ended with his mental-break day off on Thursday. Though he had the RBI single in the first against the Yankees Friday, Young is in a 2-for-27 slump.
Analysis: Young's having a tough time defensively too over recent weeks. He took a couple of awkward paths to balls hit toward him in left field and he missed two cutoff men with a wild throw on Abreu's first triple. Young has been a bust of a Fantasy sleeper in his sophomore season. He is a candidate for a huge breakthrough here on out, but it is hard to see the potential he once showed right now. Keep him stashed in most leagues, but sit him in mixed leagues until he finds some consistency -- and power -- over an extended period.
News: LF Delmon Young went 0-for-6 Tuesday night, and he left four runners in scoring position. Young has delivered two hits in 22 at-bats with runners in scoring position and two outs, a .095 success rate. According to The Sports Xchange notes: The awful part, the manager fumed, was the mental mistake he committed in the ninth inning. Young hurried over to the left field line to catch a pop fly by Mark Teahen with two Royals on base in the ninth inning, then slid to try to make a shoestring grab. The ball bounced just fair, just out of reach, and just far enough away to prevent Young from getting to it before Teahen could round the bases for a strange game-tying, inside-the-park home run. "You can't leave your feet in that situation," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Once you realize you have to leave your feet, you can't do it. You let it drop, pick it up and we deal with it."
Analysis: Young has been a bust of a prospect and a Fantasy sleeper in his sophomore season. He is a candidate for a huge breakthrough here on out, but it is hard to see the potential he once showed right now. Keep him stashed in most leagues, but sit him until he finds some consistency -- and power -- over an extended period.
News:Alexi Casilla, Mike Lamb and Delmon Young each had two RBI on Tuesday night for the Twins. Minnesota made it 11-3 in the seventh when Young's RBI triple scored Jason Kubel, and Lamb followed with a sacrifice fly.
Analysis: Young has been a huge disappointing in the power categories, but he is swinging the bat with more authority of late and is a solid add in the 14 percent of CBSSports.com leagues he is unowned. Young is capable of going on a tear and is a much bigger talent than he has shown in the past year-plus in the majors.
News:Delmon Young doubled twice and scored two runs to help the Twins end a three-game losing streak Friday at Colorado. The game was tied 2-all when Young, who had three hits, started the winning rally with a leadoff double in the sixth. He moved to third on a flyout by Mike Lamb and scored on a sacrifice fly by Adam Everett. "That was a good bit of baserunning," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He read it, got back, tagged up and got there."
Analysis: Young's two doubles gave him just six extra-base hits this season. He had three doubles and a triple entering Friday's game. "A lot of people think he's been around a long time, but he's a young player, he's very aggressive," Gardenhire said. After a slow start at the plate, the 22-year-old has been picking it up lately. His potential makes you want to hold on to him in Fantasy, but think of him as a No. 4 OF at this time.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young was back in the lineup against Toronto on Tuesday night after twisting his left ankle the previous night against Boston. Young started his 203rd straight game and has made it clear early in his tenure with Minnesota that he wants to play every day. But manager Ron Gardenhire said that the Twins don't have another Cal Ripken Jr. on their hands. Ripken, of course, is baseball's model for durability, playing in a record 2,632 straight games for the Baltimore Orioles from 1982-98.
Analysis: Young tested out the ankle before Tuesday night's game and told his manager that he felt fine, but got a warning to be honest when talking about his health. "I told him I didn't need Superman out here. We need healthy players," Gardenhire said before the game. "I don't need something lingering a long time because you want to set some kind of record. I told him, 'You are not Cal Ripken."' The Twins acquired Young in a trade with Tampa Bay in the offseason. After a slow start at the plate, the 22-year-old has been picking it up lately, hitting safely in six of his last seven games and batting .348 in that span. His potential makes you want to hold on to him in Fantasy, but think of him as a No. 4 OF at this time.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Monday against the Red Sox. He is batting .348 (8-for-23) over his last six games. He twisted his left ankle in the eighth inning, but was determined to stay in the game. He has played in 202 consecutive games, but manager Ron Gardenhire said he should be fine to play Tuesday pending evaluation. "It's up to me when I come back," Young said. "It's my body, so if I can play on it then I can play."
Analysis: Who cares about a little hot streak? Young's Fantasy owners want to see power. One of the biggest hitting prospects in recent memory still doesn't have one after connecting for only 13 last year. His potential makes you want to hold on to him in Fantasy, but think of him as a No. 4 OF.
News: One month into his first season with the Minnesota Twins, Delmon Young is still looking for that first home run. That hasn't stopped him from contributing as he gets comfortable playing in a new ballpark for a new manager in front of new fans. The power has been slow to come for the 6-foot-3, 200-pound 22-year-old who was acquired from Tampa Bay in the offseason for top pitching prospect Matt Garza in a six-player deal. Young is hitting .265 with just eight RBI and has been dropped from fifth to seventh in the batting order, but has supplemented his inconsistent production at the plate with occasionally spectacular play in left field and an aggressiveness on the bases. "I think he's trying to settle in a little bit," Justin Morneau said. "I don't think he's trying to be anything that he's not. He's just being the player he is."
Analysis: Young is tied for the major league lead with four outfield assists and also has six stolen bases, both saving runs and generating them without knocking the ball out of the park. "He's very talented. We expect really good things out of him," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We're just trying not to put too much pressure on him where he feels like he has to hit 40 home runs. Just play and play the game the right way. And he's done that. Run balls out. Listen. He works in the outfield. He's done fine." The Twins have never been too concerned with power numbers. They preach use of the entire field, adhering to the basics of smart hitting and letting the homers come when they come. The Twins might not be concerned with homers, but Fantasy owners are. Young is off to a slow start, but is still worth owning in Fantasy leagues for when he does turn it on.
News: LF Delmon Young is batting .273 this season but .370 in his past seven games. He went 2-for-2 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases Tuesday. He now has six stolen bases this season. In 162 games last season, Young had just 10 stolen bases.
Analysis: Young has yet to hit a homer, but he is on pace for 37 steals at this point. He should eventually develop more power, but only consider him a must-start in Rotisserie formats at this point.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young had two hits, both singles, in four at-bats Thursday against the A's. He extended his hitting streak to three games (5-for-12) with two mulit-hit games in that span. However, he doesn't have a home run or RBI.
Analysis: Young still hasn't hit his first home run with the Twins in 22 games and has just six RBI. He has not been the run producer many expected to open the season, but he still has five months to correct that trend. Young is still worth owning in most Fantasy formats, but might need to be reserved until his numbers start to rise.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young went 0-for-4 Saturday against the Indians and is now 0-for-6 in his last two games and 3-for-18 (.167) in his last five.
Analysis: Of perhaps greater concern to Fantasy owners, Young also has yet to homer this season. He does have four stolen bases, though, so at least he's making good on one half of his 30-30 potential. He remains just that -- potential -- more than anything else right now, but that potential is great enough for us to recommend him as a No. 3 OF in Fantasy.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young flashed a strong all-around game Monday at Detroit. He went 3-for-5 at the plate, doubling, scoring three runs and driving in two, and he stole his third base of the season. He ended a 1-for-10 stretch with the performance.
Analysis: Young is a major talent, even if he's taking a few years at the big-league level to develop it. He hit only 13 home runs last year, but he could easily top 30 someday, and if it happens this year, you'll have quite a find on your hands in Fantasy. For now, think of him as a No. 3 outfielder.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young saw his batting average dip to .244 Sunday after going hitless in three at-bats against the Royals. Young finished the three-game series with just one hit in 10 plate appearances (.100). He has hit safely in five of the last seven games, but doesn't have a multi-hit game in that span and is still without a home run in 2008.
Analysis: Young got off to a fast start in his Minnesota career with five hits in his first eight at-bats, but has slowed down while watching his average plummet from .625. He still should be ticketed for a big year hitting behind the likes of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. Young is still at worst a No. 3 Fantasy OF. Hopefully he can get hot soon.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young had a RBI single in four at-bats during Monday's game against the White Sox. It was just his second RBI in eight games, but extended his hitting streak to three games (3-for-12).
Analysis: Young got off to a fast start in his Minnesota career with five hits in his first eight at-bats, but has slowed down a bit with just four hits in his last 23 plate appearances. Nothing to worry about. He still should be ticketed for a big year hitting behind the likes of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. Young is still at worst a No. 3 Fantasy OF.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young accounted for three of his team's eight hits during a 9-1 loss Tuesday against the Angels. He finished with two singles, one double and one run. Young is now hitting .625 (5-for-8) through his first two games with the Twins.
Analysis: Young really impressed manager Ron Gardenhire and everyone in the Twins organization this spring. He has come in with a new attitude after troubled times with the Rays. He is hitting in a better lineup and could be in for a monster season hitting behind Justin Morneau. He remains a top 30 Fantasy OF with a chance to improve his rating.
News:Delmon Young made his much anticipated Twins regular-season debut Monday against the Angels and the former Rays slugger didn't disappoint. He had two singles in four at-bats and scored a run. He also stole a base off Jered Weaver in the second inning.
Analysis: Young really impressed manager Ron Gardenhire and everyone in the Twins organization this spring. He has come in with a new attitude after troubled times with the Rays. He is hitting in a better lineup and could be in for a monster season hitting behind Justin Morneau. He remains a top 30 Fantasy OF with a chance to improve his rating.
News:Delmon Young homered and went 2-for-2 on Saturday to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in the final exhibition game of the spring for both clubs. Young's solo homer off Matt Morris in the fourth inning tied the score at 2. Young, expected to be the Twins' starting left fielder, was acquired from Tampa Bay in an offseason trade and finished the spring with a .286 batting average and two home runs.
Analysis: D.Y. will provide some punch at the plate to protect Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer, some speed on the basepaths and some proficiency in the outfield. He is a top 30 Fantasy OF and he has an excellent chance of improving on some solid numbers from 2007. He hit .288 with 13 homers and 93 RBI in his first full major league season last year.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young drove in two runs on a single during Monday's spring game against the Cardinals. Young is hitting .300 with two doubles, one homer and 11 RBI in 16 spring games.
Analysis: After losing Torii Hunter in free agency, the Twins need Young. He will provide some punch at the plate to protect Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer, some speed on the basepaths and some proficiency in the outfield. He is a top 30 Fantasy OF and he has an excellent chance of improving on some solid numbers from 2007. He hit .288 with 13 homers and 93 RBI in his first full major league season last year.
News: Twins OF Delmon Young hit an eighth-inning double Thursday against the Orioles, ending an 0-for-13 skid. He's batting .357 (10-for-28) with one double, one homer, five RBI and one stolen base in 10 spring games.
Analysis: After losing Torii Hunter in free agency, the Twins need Young. He will provide some punch at the plate to protect Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer, some speed on the basepaths and some proficiency in the outfield. He's currently being drafted among the top 30 outfielders on CBSSports.com and he has an excellent chance of improving on some solid numbers from '07. He hit .288 with 13 homers and 93 RBI in his first full major league season last year
News:Delmon Young, acquired in a multiplayer deal from Tampa Bay during the offseason, had a solo homer for the Twins during Wednesday's spring game against the Yankees. He also had a single in three at-bats and raised his spring batting average to .500 (5-for-10). He has the one homer, two RBI and one walk in four spring games. "He's already pretty good, and he has a chance to keep working and be a really good baseball player," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He's very excited to be here. He's done everything we've asked. Said he'll do whatever we need him to do, and that's been the way he's gone about everything."
Analysis: After losing Torii Hunter in free agency, the Twins need Young. He will provide some punch at the plate to protect Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer, some speed on the basepaths and some proficiency in the outfield. He's currently being drafted among the top 30 outfielders on CBSSports.com and he has an excellent chance of improving on some solid numbers from '07. He hit .288 with 13 homers and 93 RBI in his first full major league season last year
News:Delmon Young's father sees a difference in his son's attitude compared to the past. "I think that stubbornness within him limited his ability in the past," Young said. "Where now, he's wide open for everything being said to him. But in the past, he was so opinionated, maybe he didn't hear things." By November, the Tampa Bay Rays decided to part ways with the Old Delmon. They traded the outfielder to the Minnesota Twins in a six-player deal. Even before the big trade, Young started recognizing a change in his son. "He has matured by five years since he got home in October," he said. "He came home and had some maturity. We call him the New Delmon, my wife and I."
Analysis: "The New Delmon listens," the father said. "Before he would just act on something without thinking. Now, he listens and makes sure he understands." After losing Torii Hunter in free agency, the Twins need the New Delmon. He will provide some punch at the plate to protect Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer, some speed on the basepaths and some proficiency in the outfield. He's currently being drafted among the top 30 outfielders on CBSSports.com and he has an excellent chance of improving on some solid numbers from '07.
News:The Sports Xchange reports it's only a matter of time, Carl Crawford predicts, before the Twins' Delmon Young begins to resemble the Rays' Delmon Young -- brash, selfish, uncoachable. "It hasn't happened much yet" in Minnesota, the Tampa Bay outfielder warned, "but at some point it will and they will see what we were talking about over here." Crawford criticized Young and another former Tampa Bay outfielder, Elijah Dukes, soon after training camp opened, saying the pair had a sense of entitlement that caused constant problems for the Rays. Crawford said he was skeptical of how Young would handle a team with as many rules as the Twins and added, "He should just shut his mouth and play baseball."
Analysis: Young mostly has kept his mouth shut since arriving in a November trade. After describing for reporters how much he loves the fresh start he is receiving with the Twins, Young refused to respond to Crawford's comments. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told his new outfielder that he wants Young to move from right field to left, in order to leave Michael Cuddyer in his best position. Young said he had no problem with complying. "I just want to play every day, I don't care where," he said. Even Young's dad admitted recently that he has seen a change in his son since being dealt to Minnesota. We are hearing only good things about Young and he could be in for a very nice season hitting behind Cuddyer, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. Consider the second-year outfielder a top 30 Fantasy OF.
News:Delmon Young was traded by Tampa Bay to Minnesota on Wednesday night as part of a six-player deal that sent right-hander Matt Garza to the Rays. In a swap of promising youngsters that has been discussed for weeks, the Twins also gave up starting shortstop Jason Bartlett and minor league pitcher Eduardo Morlan while acquiring shortstop Brendan Harris and minor league outfielder Jason Pridie. "Coming into the offseason our first priority was to improve our offense," new Twins GM Bill Smith said. "We took a hit last week when Torii left, but Delmon Young has been the guy we've been targeting since the end of the season. We feel he is the best bat available, and we're excited to get him."
Analysis: The talented but troubled Young was runner-up for AL Rookie of the Year, batting .288 with 13 homers and 93 RBI in his first season, though he walked only 26 times with 127 strikeouts. He also had 38 doubles and 10 steals and should boost a Twins lineup that was lagging, likely hitting between left-handed bats of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. Young had a disappointing rookie year in the homer and steals categories, which was supposed to be where he would excel. He did amass an impressive 186 hits, which exceeded our optimistic .279-22-90-80-20 stat projection going into last year. With a full year under his belt and remembering the fact he was one of the most hyped outfield prospects since Ken Griffey Jr., we will go with a similar projection for 2008. That places him among the top 30 outfielders to target on Draft Day. You might find him on the board later than that, though, and consider him a steal there.
News: Ryan Braun won the NL Rookie of the Year award in one of the closest votes, while Dustin Pedroia ran away with the AL honor Monday. Braun, Milwaukee's slugging third baseman, edged Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki by two points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Pedroia, the little Boston second baseman with the big swing, easily topped Tampa Bay outfielder Delmon Young. Voting was done before Pedroia helped lead the Red Sox to the World Series title.
Analysis: Young had a disappointing rookie year in the homer and steals categories, which was supposed to be where he would excel. He did amass an impressive 186 hits and 93 RBI, though, which exceeded our optimistic .279-22-90-80-20 stat projection going into last year. With a full year under his belt and remembering the fact he was one of the most hyped outfield prospects since Ken Griffey Jr., we will go with a similar projection for 2008. That places him among the top 30 outfielders to target on Draft Day. You might find him on the board later than that, though.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young patched things up with manager Joe Maddon on Sunday and was expected to get into Tampa Bay's game against the Blue Jays as a pinch hitter, which would make him the first rookie since Hideki Matsui in 2003 to play in all his team's games. "I want to see him get 162 games," Maddon said. "That's been one of our goals all along. Now he's got the opportunity to do that." Young's status for the game had been in doubt after he argued with Maddon about being removed from Saturday's game for not running out an infield grounder. Young was replaced by Greg Norton in right field in the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday after he failed to run out a grounder to third in the top of the inning.
Analysis: The 21-year-old approached Maddon before Sunday's game and apologized for his outburst. "I'm pleased that he came in with the intent to resolve it," Maddon said. "Had he not come in and seen me (Sunday) I would not have done that." A candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award, Young entered play Sunday batting .289 with 13 homers and 93 RBI. Young hasn't shown a lot of pop in 2007, but he does have it. He should be considered a top 40 Fantasy OF on Draft Day 2008. He could be a real sleeper if he ever finds a home run swing.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young's status for the final game of the season is in doubt after the 21-year-old rookie reacted angrily to being removed from Saturday's game against Toronto. Young was replaced by Greg Norton in right field in the bottom of the sixth after he failed to run out a grounder to third in the top of the inning. "I'm not the only one doing it," Young said after the game. "I play every day. I don't complain about going out there. I'll see you guys next year because I'm shut down tomorrow."
Analysis: Young has played in all 161 games so far this season and is batting .289 with 13 homers and 93 RBI. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said he had not spoken with Young about whether he would play in Sunday's season finale. "I haven't told him anything yet," Maddon said. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 draft, Young has struggled to keep his temper in check during his time in professional baseball. He received a 50-game suspension after flipping his bat into the chest of a Triple-A umpire in 2006, and was suspended three games by the Southern League for bumping an umpire while playing for Double-A Montgomery in 2005. Young has been a good boy for most of the 2007 season, so there is hope yet. Young hasn't shown a lot of pop in 2007, but he does have it. He should be considered a top 40 Fantasy OF on Draft Day 2008. He could be a real sleeper if he ever finds a home run swing.
News: Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said he'll give OF Delmon Young a game at DH over the final three days, but will play Young every day to keep the rookie on pace to play in all 162 games.
Analysis: Young has disappointed some in the power department by only hitting 13 home runs in 2007, but he's had a successful rookie season otherwise. Target the 22-year-old as a No. 4 Fantasy OF with ample upside on Draft Day 2008.
News: Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said he'll give OF Delmon Young a game at DH over the final three days, but will play Young every day to keep the rookie on pace to play in all 162 games.
Analysis: Those silly Devil Rays. They want to wear their star rookie out early in his career, and for what? In all seriousness, the excess innings shouldn't hurt the future Fantasy star -- not for many, many years anyway. He's disappointed some in the power department by only knocking 13 home runs in 2007, but he's had a successful rookie season otherwise. Target the 22-year-old as a No. 4 Fantasy OF with ample upside on Draft Day 2008.
News: RF Delmon Young went 1-for-5 against the Yankees Wednesday.
Analysis: Young tied Rocco Baldelli's 2003 team rookie record of 184 hits. Unfortunately homers have been all too rare for the immensely talented Young. He had a solid rookie year, but not quite the one everyone expected. Consider him a sophomore sleeper for 2008 and a solid option in Fantasy Week 26 (Sept. 24-30) for most leagues.
News: Delmon Young put the Devil Rays up 2-0 with his homer in the second Sunday. The rookie right fielder, who had been 1-for-14 against Tim Wakefield, has 13 homers and 93 RBI this season. "You never know where it's going," Young said. "He's just going to throw it over the plate and it's going to break either way. Stay up. Stay down. You just don't know. That one just hit my bat."
Analysis: Unfortunately homers have been all too rare for the immensely talented Young. He had a solid rookie year, but not quite the one everyone expected. Consider him a sophomore sleeper for 2008 and a solid option in Fantasy Week 26 (Sept. 24-30) for most leagues.
News: Tampa Bay OF Delmon Young drove in three runs in the Rays' 10-7 loss to the Angels on Monday night.
Analysis: Young now has nine RBI in his last three games after going six games without driving in a run. After struggling in May and June, Young has raised his average to a consistent .290 these days, which gives hope to those people who own him in keeper leagues. The Rays can score runs in bunches, so Young is worth a start down the stretch in AL-only and deeper mixed formats.
News: Delmon Young started at DH against Seattle Sunday and is the only Devil Ray to play in all 150 games. He has started 148 games, 117 in right field, 27 in center and four at DH. Young drove in four runs Sunday.
Analysis: Hold onto Young in keeper leagues. He may have disappointed some this season -- especially with his lack of homers and steals -- but, in time, he'll become the kind of five-tool player everyone craves.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young turned 22 on Friday with some impressive credentials -- .293 with 12 homers and 81 RBIs and a shot at AL Rookie of the Year award -- but sounded relatively unimpressed, reports The Sports Xchange. "It's all right," Young said. "It's the first year, so that doesn't really matter. You just try to come out and put a strong season together and help your team win. The numbers are going to come eventually as you get older and more mature and see how the game is played. It's rare for guys to come in for the first full season and just do Albert Pujols or (Brewers rookie) Ryan Braun kind of stuff."
Analysis: Quite frankly, Young's Fantasy owners are unimpressed too. Coming into this season as one of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, Fantasy owners expected him to become an immediate stalwart -- perhaps even a 30-30 player. In fairness, though, he has a point. First-year players, especially hitters, rarely make that kind of impact. Hold onto Young in keeper leagues. He may've disappointed some this season -- especially with his lack of homers and steals -- but, in time, he'll become the kind of five-tool player everyone craves.
News: Delmon Young hit a two-run homer Saturday off closer Jeremy Accardo (4-4), who blew his fifth save in 32 opportunities, to pull the Devil Rays to 4-3. "That was fun," Young said. "We always know we have a chance to come back, but when they bring in their closer that's been dominant all year, you think twice about it. But C.C. (Carl Crawford) did what he's supposed to do and get on base, and then we just happened to score from there."
Analysis: Young has been a mild disappointing rookie because of the suprising lack of homers and steals, but his potential can make him a sleeper down the stretch if he can continue this.
News: Carlos Pena hit his fifth career grand slam and second this year, and Delmon Young had a three-run shot during an eight-run fourth. Pena added his 37th homer of the season, a two-run shot off Brian Burres in a three-run sixth. The Devil Rays scored in six of eight innings.
Analysis: Young drove in four runs to set a Devil Rays rookie record with 79. Young is having a solid rookie season and he is one of just a handful of players to have played in every game of the season this year. Keep him active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Young snapped ended an 11-game hitting streak in Tuesday's game against the Orioles after going hitless in four at-bats.
Analysis: The streak was the fifth of his pro career of 10 or more games. Young is having a solid rookie season and he is one of just a handful of players to have played in every game of the season this year. Keep him active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Rookie RF Delmon Young went 2-for-5 with three RBI against Baltimore Monday. That extended his latest hitting streak to 11 games.
Analysis: Young is two games shy of his season high streak. It is the fifth streak in his pro career of 10 or more games. Young is having a solid rookie season and he is one of just a handful of players to have played in every game of the season this year.
News: Tampa Bay RF Delmon Young singled in the fourth to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. He is 17-for-45 (.377) during the streak.
Analysis: Young is having a solid rookie season and he is one of just a handfull of players to have played in every game of the season this year.
News: Tampa Bay's Delmon Young hit his 10th homer at the Chicago White Sox Monday. Delmon Young's homer was his first since June 22, a span of 231 homerless at-bats.
Analysis: Young finished 2-for-4 with two RBI. He remains a solid Fantasy outfielder in all leagues because of his RBI potential.
News: RF Delmon Young was out of the starting lineup for just the second time all season in an attempt to shake him from a 13 at-bat hitless streak and a 2-for-17 slump. "I'm just seeing signs that he might be wearing down just a bit," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.
Analysis: Young has only nine homers this year -- but he does have 64 RBI in his rookie season. He's still a solid outfielder in larger mixed leagues because of his ability to knock in runs.
News: RF Delmon Young is now hitless in 12 at-bats against Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield Monday.
Analysis: Young has only nine homers this year -- but he does have 64 RBI in his rookie season. Keep him active despite his recent 0-for-10 slump.
News: CF B.J. Upton was the DH, with Delmon Young in CF and Jonny Gomes in RF on Saturday.
Analysis: Upton looks like the Rays' long-term center fielder, although Rocco Baldelli's (hamstring) eventual return could complicate things. Upton and Young are solid starts in all leagues -- present and future Fantasy stars -- while Gomes has pop in his bat for deeper leagues when he's going well. Gomes won't get any OF time once Baldelli is healthy, though.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young smacked two singles and drove in two runs during Thursday's game against the Tigers. He also accounted for one run and extended his hitting streak to six games. He is 10-for-24 (.417) with seven RBI in that span.
Analysis: Young is one of the best rookies in Fantasy, despite disappointing homer totals (nine). He is a future star and might be next year's Prince Fielder-like breakout candidate. Consider him an option this year in any Fantasy league when he's going well.
News: Delmon Young had three RBI on Saturday to help the Devil Rays snap an eight-game losing streak against Baltimore. Tampa Bay has won four of its last six games, but is 9-27 since June 25.
Analysis: Young is one of the best rookies in Fantasy, despite disappointing homer totals. He is a future star and might be next year's Prince Fielder-like breakout candidate. Consider him an option this year in any Fantasy league when he's going well.
News: OF Delmon Young's hitting streak ended at 12 games, when he went 0-for-5 at the Yankees on Friday. He still had a walk and a run scored though.
Analysis: Young is a must-start in all leagues through thick and thin. He hit .310 in June and he's batting .381 in July.
News: Devil Rays RF Delmon Young singled in the sixth Thursday to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.
Analysis: Young is a must-start in all leagues through thick and thin. You don't believe us? He hit .310 in June and came into Thursday hitting .407 in July.
News: Delmon Young leads all major league rookies with 108 hits. He is the only rookie with three different hitting streaks of at least 10 games.
Analysis: Young is a must-start in all leagues through thick and thin. You don't believe us? He hit .310 in June and is hitting .407 in July.
News: OF Delmon Young celebrated his return to right field, after filling in for most of the last month in center, with a huge series against the Yankees.
Analysis: Young went 8-for-15 in the four games and extended his latest hitting streak to eight games. Young is finally blossoming into a solid Fantasy outfielder and should be starting in all formats.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: OF Delmon Young leads all major-league rookies with 104 hits and 50 RBIs. He is on pace to finish his first full season with 185 hits, 38 doubles, 16 home runs and 90 RBI with a .289 average, which would be the best average by a rookie since Albert Pujols in 2001 among all rookies and the best since Nomar Garciaparra in 1997, among AL rookies.
Analysis: Young has made an impact defensively, too, with stellar play in right field until an injury to Rocco Baldelli and rookie Elijah Dukes' problems off the field prompted Maddon to move Young to center field. Young is finally blossoming into a solid Fantasy outfielder and should be starting in most formats.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: RF Delmon Young picked up his 100th hit in the Rays' 89th game Friday against the Yankees, the quickest for a rookie since 2003 when the Yankees' Hideki Matsui got there in 81 and the Rays' Rocco Baldelli in 84.
Analysis: Young has made an impact defensively, too, with stellar play in right field until an injury to Rocco Baldelli and rookie Elijah Dukes' problems off the field prompted Maddon to move Young to center field, where he's started 23 of the past 24 games. Young is finally blossoming into a solid Fantasy outfielder and should be starting in most formats.
News: Delmon Young shrugged off a question about the solid rookie season he's quietly putting together, insisting he's far more interested in what the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have not been able to do this season. "I don't really care about myself. I'm just trying to win," the 21-year-old outfielder said. "We're not in first place, we're not above .500, so it doesn't matter what I do."
Analysis: Young, the top pick in the 2003 draft, leads all major league rookies in hits (96), RBI (48) and games played (87), and his batting average has climbed from .222 to .278 over the past six weeks with help from a career-best 13-game hitting streak from June 15-28. Young has made an impact defensively, too, with stellar play in right field until an injury to Rocco Baldelli and rookie Elijah Dukes' problems off the field prompted Maddon to move Young to center field, where he's started 23 of the past 24 games. Young is finally blossoming into a solid Fantasy outfielder and should be starting in most formats.
News: CF Delmon Young's 96 hits are the 10th most by a rookie at the All-Star break in the past 25 years.
Analysis: Young is one of the game's future stars and an AL Rookie of the Year candidate. He's already worth starting in any Fantasy format.
News: Delmon Young's career-high 13-game hitting streak ended Friday at Cleveland. He went 0-for-4.
Analysis: Young is one of the game's future stars and an AL Rookie of the Year candidate. He'll look to start another streak on Saturday at Jacobs Field and warrants use in even smaller mixed formats when he is hitting well.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young singled in the second inning during Thursday's game against the White Sox, extending his hitting streak to a career-best 13 games. His average has gone from .261 to .278 during the hitting streak.
Analysis: Young is one of the game's future stars and an AL Rookie of the Year candidate. Get him active in any league when he's going well.
News: Devil Rays rookie OF Delmon Young matched a career high when he singled in the fifth against the White Sox Wednesday to extend his hitting streak to 12 games.
Analysis: Young is one of the game's future stars and an AL Rookie of the Year candidate. Get him active in any league when he's going well.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a seventh-inning infield single Tuesday.
Analysis: Young is one of the game's future stars and an AL Rookie of the Year candidate. Get him active in any league when he's going well.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with his 15th double during Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. The two hits extended his hitting streak to six games. He is 9-for-25 (.360) with on homer and two RBI during that stretch.
Analysis: Young has been solid at the plate since late May. He has raised his average more than 30 points, but the homers have still been slow to come. That shouldn't stop you from keeping him active in all Fantasy formats. You might as well take advantage of his hoit hitting.
News: Rookie OF Delmon Young wasn't happy about being moved from right field to center field given the absences of B.J. Upton and Elijah Dukes. "I'll do it because I have to, but I prefer to be in right," Young said.
Analysis: Delmon Young went 0-for-4 against San Diego Wednesday night. He is hitting .314 with one homer and 10 RBI in June. Keep the five-category prospect active in all leagues.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young went 2-for-5 with one run, one double and one RBI during Saturday's game against the Marlins. He has now hit safely in his last five games -- all mulit-hit affairs. He is 11-for-25 (.440) with six RBI during that stretch.
Analysis: Young has been particularly sharp at the plate since May 22, recording at least one hit in 15 of 17 games. He also has eight multi-hit games during that stretch. His average has gone from .234 to .266. Fantasy owners were a little frustrated by Young's early season struggles, but you have to realize he is still a young kid with little MLB experience. He is a great hitter and finally looks to be hitting his stride. Don't give up on him. He is a future all-star in the making. He remains worthy of being owned in all Fantasy formats.
News: SS Brendan Harris, 1B Carlos Peña and RF Delmon Young each collected two hits in Tuesday's 12-11 loss at Toronto. Peña and Young also posted a double, with the first baseman with one RBI and the right fielder with a pair of runs batted in.
Analysis: Despite the solid performances, Harris and Peña are still only worth a look in AL-only Fantasy leagues. Young is a must-start in all AL-only Fantasy leagues and most mixed formats and keeper leagues despite having the lowest batting average of the triumvirate.
News: Devil Rays RF Delmon Young hit a solo home run in Sunday's win at Kansas City, his seventh of the season.
Analysis: Young has been up and down this season, but he is hitting just .249 and is still a bit too erratic to rely on as anything more than a No. 3 OF. His best days are still ahead of him.
News: RF Delmon Young picked up his ninth outfield assist at the Royals Friday, tying Minnesota's Michael Cuddyer for the major-league lead, by throwing out Emil Brown at second.
Analysis: It was Young's fourth assist in the last seven games. His hitting streak ended at eight games however. He remains a decent starter in all Fantasy leagues despite poor numbers at this point.
News: Young was 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's game against the Tigers, as his batting average slipped to .251.
Analysis: Young was able to extend his hitting streak to seven games with the single. He is batting 10-for-28 during the stretch, raising his average from .240 since May 20. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Delmon Young, showing signs of putting his 2-for-23 road trip behind him, had two hits Tuesday and Wednesday, then Thursday homered twice for the first time in his big-league career.
Analysis: Continue to start Young in all AL-only formats, but you can now start activating him in mixed leagues as well. Which it appears as though it is happening right now.
News: Delmon Young's second homer of the night, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, helped the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Texas Rangers 8-6 on Thursday night and extend their season-high winning streak to four games. Young's winning homer off Willie Eyre (1-2) completed a successful trip to Disney World. Young, who drove in five runs, gave the Devil Rays a 5-3 lead against Texas starter Kameron Loe with a three-run homer in the fourth inning. He also drove in three runs in an 11-8 victory Wednesday night after going 12 games without a RBI.
Analysis: Young has been struggling at the plate before the three-game series opened Tuesday, but as they say about Disney World, it is the happiest place on Earth. It sure seems that way for Young. He is still a solid young player, but he will go through his struggles as he learns the pro game. Continue to start Young in all AL-only formats, but only activate him in mixed leagues when he starts to heat up. Which it appears as though it is happening right now.
News: Delmon Young drove in three runs Wednesday night to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to an 11-8 victory over the Texas Rangers at Disney World. He finished 3-for-4 with two runs. Young is now 5-for-7 in the first two games of a three-game series against the Rangers in Orlando.
Analysis: Young has been struggling at the plate before the three-game series opened Tuesday, but as they say about Disney World, it is the happiest place on Earth. It sure seems that way for Young. He is still a solid young player, but he will go through his struggles as he learns the pro game. Continue to start Young in all AL-only formats, but only activate him in mixed leagues when he starts to heat up.
News: Jorge Cantu and Delmon Young were each hitless in four at-bats with a strikeout in Sunday's game at Oakland.
Analysis: Despite the tough afternoon against rookie Dallas Braden and the Athletics, Young remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double and one RBI during Saturday's win over the Indians. Young has now hit safely in 15 of 17 games for a .304 average. He also has four doubles, three homers and 12 RBI.
Analysis: Young has been on the prospect radar for years, and if it weren't for an on-field incident in 2006 down in the minors, we would have seen this talent for perhaps half a season last year. Young has emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. He is off to an even better start than imagined.
News: Ty Wigginton and Delmon Young were each 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's game against Baltimore. The RBI was the 12th of the season for Wigginton and the 11th for Young.
Analysis: Young has hit safely in 13 of his 14 games this season and has emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. He is off to an even better start than imagined.
News: Devil Rays RF Delmon Young went 0-for-4 in Monday's game against the Orioles with a walk and a strikeout, ending his 12-game hitting streak.
Analysis: Despite the hitless game, Young has gotten off to a tremendous start for his Fantasy owners. He remains a must-start in all leagues, as he is off to an even better start than imagined.
News: RF Delmon Young hit in the Rays' first 12 games, one shy of Rocco Baldelli's 2003 team record for a season-opening hitting streak. Young homered in the sixth Sunday at Minnesota to break a 2-all tie and extend his hitting streak to 12 games.
Analysis: Young had 57 hits in his first 42 major-league games; only six players over the last 50 years had more. He now has 10 RBI on the season and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. He's a highly touted young prospect who has gotten off to a great start.
News: Delmon Young homered in the sixth Sunday at Minnesota to break a 2-all tie and extend his hitting streak to 12 games.
Analysis: Young now has 10 RBI on the season and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. He's a highly touted young prospect who has gotten off to a great start.
News: Manager Joe Maddon said each of his four young outfielders - Rocco Baldelli, Carl Crawford, Delmon Young and Elijah Dukes - will take turns as the designated hitter. "With young guys like that, nobody wants to DH," Maddon said. "If you haven't done it before, it's not that easy to become accustomed to."
Analysis: Young was 3-for-5 with a home run (2) and two RBI as the starting right fielder. The good thing is that each of these players are seeing regular at-bats and the manager is trying to figure out ways to keep them all in the lineup. Young has seven RBI on the season and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Tampa Bay rookies Delmon Young and Akinori Iwamura have hit in all six games, and helped lead 2-0 in the opener of a seven-game trip to Texas and Minnesota -- places where the Devil Rays didn't win any games last season. Iwamura went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and a stolen base Monday. Young went 1-for-4 with a run scored.
Analysis: Young has certainly gotten off to a nice start and has been everything as advertised for the Devil Rays and his Fantasy owners. He's still among the frontrunners for the AL Rookie of the Year award.
News: Delmon Young was 2-for-3 with a double, run scored, walk and RBI (5) in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays and ace Roy Halladay.
Analysis: Young has three hits, including two doubles, in six at-bats against Halladay. He has certainly gotten off to a nice start and has been everything as advertised for the Devil Rays and his Fantasy owners.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Friday's game against the Blue Jays. It was his first homer of the 2007 season. He is now hitting .231 with four RBI in three games.
Analysis: Young will continue to raise his batting average, but he is already showing that he can produce runs in the middle of the D-Rays lineup. He has a ton of potential and is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Delmon Young went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout against the Yankees on Opening Day Monday.
Analysis: Young hit fifth in the lineup behind Ty Wigginton. Expect him to move up and down in this lineup as manager Joe Maddon tinkers with it. He's a solid 30-30 candidate someday, and he's currently worth starting in all Fantasy formats.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with two runs, a double, two RBI and one stolen base during Friday's spring game against the Reds. He is now hitting .320 with eight runs, two doubles, two doubles, seven RBI and four stolen bases in 16 spring games.
Analysis: Young will be one of the top rookies to be drafted this spring. He has 30-30 potential and this offense underachieved a year ago, so expect plenty of RBI opportunities for him this year.
News: The Rays are confident enough in rookie RF Delmon Young to put him in the No. 3 in their batting order, bumping LF Carl Crawford back to second, in order to maximize Young's RBI potential. "We'll see if we can utilize Carl as a table-setter for Delmon," manager Joe Maddon said. "I do believe that Delmon has a knack for RBIs. Not that Carl doesn't, but I just think Delmon is one of those guys that can be a real high-end RBI guy because of his ability to use the whole field. He can get singles. He fights off pitches and they fall in. I just think this young man is going to develop a real high-end RBI mentality. So for now and in the future, I think it's something we need to look at."
Analysis: Young will be one of the top rookies to be drafted this spring. He has 30-30 potential and this offense underachieved a year ago, so expect plenty of RBI opportunities for him this year.
News: Peter Gammons polled approximately 70 baseball people on who will have a "breakout" season. Brandon McCarthy was No. 1, but Seattle's Felix Hernandez and San Francisco's Matt Cain and Tampa Bay outfielder Delmon Young were also in the running. "The White Sox may worry about his gopher-ball rate, and Arlington is not a good place for any right-handed pitcher," Gammons wrote, "but there are many, many people who believe McCarthy is Jack McDowell II."
Analysis: McCarthy has potential as a late-round sleeper in Fantasy this season. Hernandez and Cain are early to mid-round breakout candidates, while Young will be one of the top rookies to be drafted this spring. We agree with all of these players being their best yet this season and outperforming their draft position.
News: Devil Rays OF Delmon Young told MLB.com that his main goal for 2007 is to try to play as many games as possible. "I just want to play at least 150 games," Young said. "Stay healthy, just be out there every day. I'm not really worried about numbers, I just want to stay on the field and get as many victories on the board as we can and be competitive all year."
Analysis: Everyone got a look-see at Young toward the end of the 2006 season. In 126 at-bats, he hit .317 with three homers and 10 RBI. He also stole two bases. Young hasn't even played a full season and he is already considered a top 25 Fantasy outfielder. Young is expected to be a big-time player for years to come, so don't hesitate to draft him in the early-to-middle rounds on Draft Day.
News: Devil Rays RF Delmon Young looks like a sure bet to not only make the team this spring, but to be an impact player for a long time. The only drawback could be if his cantankerous personality creates any more problems.
Analysis: Everyone got a look-see at Young toward the end of the 2006 season. In 126 at-bats, he hit .317 with three homers and 10 RBI. He also stole two bases. Young hasn't even played a full season and he is already considered a top 25 Fantasy outfielder. Young is expected to be a big-time player for years to come, so don't hesitate to draft him in Fantasy leagues.
News: Devil Rays rookie RF Delmon Young went 0-for-4 Tuesday and had his 12-game hitting streak ended.
Analysis: The phenom should remain active in all leagues down the stretch and he should be considered the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year favorite.
News: Tampa Bay rookie RF Delmon Young singled in the eighth to extend his hitting streak to 12 games.
Analysis: Young has a hit in 17 of 19 games since being called up from Triple-A Durham. Keep him active in all leagues down the stretch as he continues to hit in bunches.
News: RF Delmon Young has hit safely in 16 of his 18 starts, including 11 consecutive. "I've been a lot better. The ball just keeps finding holes," Young said.
Analysis: Keep Young active in all leagues down the stretch and consider him the runaway favorite for AL Rookie of the Year honors in 2007.
News: RF Delmon Young has hit safely in 15 of his 17 starts, including nine multihit games. "I've been a lot better. The ball just keeps finding holes," Young said.
Analysis: Young is hitting .394 with stolen-base potential. The power will come, too. Keep him active in all leagues down the stretch and consider him the runaway favorite for AL Rookie of the Year honors in 2007.
News: OF Delmon Young turned 21 on Thursday. He went 1-for-4 against the Yankees and he has now hit safely in his past eight games.
Analysis: Young hit .379 in his first 14 games after being promoted to the majors on Aug. 29. He should now be starting in all formats.
News: Delmon Young homered against Seattle Saturday. He went 1-for-4 while hitting second in the lineup behind Rocco Baldelli and in front of Carl Crawford.
Analysis: Young has hit safely in four of five major league games so far and he now has five RBI. If your league is one of the 33 percent of SportsLine leagues that shows him as a free agent, grab him now.
News: Delmon Young continued his hot start, going 4-for-5 with a double and scoring the tiebreaking run in the 10th in the Devil Rays' 5-3 win at the White Sox Thursday.
Analysis: Young is 8-for-11 with a homer, two doubles and four RBI in three games, making a case for his own argument that he should have been called up much sooner -- possibly as early as last year. He's still only owned in 62 percent of CBS SportsLine.com's leagues. Pick up the best prospect in baseball up immediately in all Fantasy leagues before it is too late.
News: Delmon Young homered in his big league debut Tuesday night. He was recalled Monday night from Triple-A Durham. Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said Young will be in the lineup every day. Young, the first player selected in the 2003 amateur draft, served a 50-game suspension this season after throwing his bat at an umpire during a minor league game. After returning to Durham's lineup in June, he hit .318 with eight homers and 57 RBI. "We're going to start him off in the eighth hole, just like what we did with B.J. (Upton), send him down to the bottom, let him go play and just see where it goes from there," Maddon said.
Analysis: Pick up the best prospect in baseball up immediately in all Fantasy leagues before it is too late. He will get his first full-time look in the big leagues and is the type of talent who could be an immediate hit.
News: Young went 2-for-3 in his major league debut on Tuesday night at Chicago White Sox, two months after serving a 50-game suspension in the minors for throwing his bat at an umpire. He got hit on his right shoulder during his first at-bat and hit a two-run homer during his third plate appearance.
Analysis: Pick up the best prospect in baseball up immediately in all Fantasy leagues before it is too late. He will get his first full-time look in the big leagues and is the type of talent who could be an immediate hit.
News: The Devil Rays recalled top prospect Delmon Young from Triple-A Durham and placed DH Jonny Gomes on the 15-day DL with a shoulder injury on Monday night. Young, the first player selected in the 2003 amateur draft, served a 50-game suspension this season after throwing a bat at an umpire during a minor league game. After returning to Durham's lineup in June, he hit .318 with eight homers and 57 RBI.
Analysis: The Devil Rays said the 20-year-old Young will join the team in Chicago for the start of a three-game series Tuesday night. Pick up the best prospect in baseball up immediately in all leagues. He will get his first full-time look in the big leagues and is the type of talent who could be an immediate hit.
News: The Devil Rays are still discussing whether troubled outfielder Delmon Young will be among the minor league players called up when rosters are expanded Sept. 1. "Do I expect it? I don't know," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said before Thursday night's game against Toronto. "We're still talking about it. Relatively soon we'll make up our mind on that. He's being discussed, yes." The first overall pick in the 2003 amateur draft hit the umpire in the chest April 26 while playing for Triple-A Durham.
Analysis: Young was hitting .323 with seven homers and 53 RBI in 75 games this season with Durham through Wednesday. "There's no doubt he's going to be a very good major league-player," Maddon said. "You could see it in spring training. The first time I saw him, I said, there's a young man with tremendous ability. We just want to make sure, like I said before, that everybody understands the Ray way of doing things. Contribute to the group, and want to be part of the group." Hm. At least they're considering Young at this point. Stash the behemoth talent in all leagues you have reserve space and need a speed-and-power outfielder in September.
News: Joe Maddon was upset before Friday's game at the N.Y. Yankees about a USA Today article in which three of the Devil Rays' top prospects complained about the conditions at Triple-A Durham and wondered why they hadn't been called up to the major league club. "I didn't like it and I don't think it's good for us," Maddon said, "and it's something that we have to address." Maddon said he wants to talk to general manager Andrew Friedman and other members of the Devil Rays' front office about what to do about the comments made by OFs Delmon Young and Elijah Dukes, and INF B.J. Upton.
Analysis: Young served a 50-game suspension earlier this season for flinging a bat that hit an umpire in the chest. Upton was charged with drunken driving last month and Dukes has been suspended by the organization before for disciplinary reasons. "This isn't a right, this is a privilege to play here," Maddon said. This doesn't look like it will speed up a call-up.
News: In a USA Today article, top prospect Delmon Young questioned why he, B.J. Upton and Elijah Dukes have not yet been called up. "They're what, 30 games out of first place?" Young told the paper. "They think we're going to mess up their clubhouse chemistry. B.J. should be up there. What are they waiting for? They always have excuses." Young then said he was just venting and "we're just employees here."
Analysis: Young is heating up in time for a possible promotion to the big leagues. He had his first career two-homer game at Triple-A on Wednesday and went into play Thursday with a .354 average. Despite the punishment he received for throwing a bat at an umpire and lost time, he remains one of the top hitting prospects in the minor leagues and a great keeper option. His power and speed combination make him a great Fantasy prospect and the Devil Rays now have an opening in right field for him. Grab him in larger leagues if you have roster space.
News: OF Delmon Young is heating up in time for a possible promotion to the big leagues. He had his first career two-homer game at Triple-A on Wednesday and went into play Thursday with a .354 average.
Analysis: Despite the punishment he received for throwing a bat at an umpire and lost time, he remains one of the top hitting prospects in the minor leagues and a great keeper option. His power and speed combination makes him a great Fantasy prospect and the Devil Rays now have an opening in right field for him. Grab him in larger leagues if you have roster space.
News: Delmon Young is now batting .330 through 191 at-bats at Triple-A Durham. His power numbers, two homers and 32 RBI, are still low – probably because of his lengthy suspension. However, he has 16 steals in 19 attempts.
Analysis: He’s be close to 40 steals already if it wasn’t for the suspension. Despite the punishment he received for throwing a bat at an umpire and lost time, he remains one of the top hitting prospects in the minor leagues and a great keeper option.
News: Triple-A Durham RF Delmon Young went 2-for-4 on Sunday, raising his average to .378.
Analysis: Despite the punishment he received for throwing a bat at an umpire and lost time, he remains one of the top hitting prospects in the minor leagues and a great keeper option.
News: Young (50-game suspension) was eligible to return for the Triple-A Durham Bulls on Monday. He had a ninth inning single in Monday's continuation of a game from April 22 against Charlotte. It was his first appearance since April 26 when he threw a bat at an umpire and was suspended for 50 games. "You earn respect back by working hard," Young said. "I learned my lesson...it's time to move on and just play baseball."
Analysis: Young has been doing community service, mentoring at youth baseball leagues and staying active and working out during the suspension. Despite the punishment and lost time, he remains one of the top hitting prospects in the minor leagues and a great keeper option.
News: OFs Josh Hamilton and Delmon Young took live batting practice together at the Devil Rays' minor league complex. Hamilton, who was suspended in February 2004 for violating baseball's drug policy, received permission from Major League Baseball last week to participate in extended spring training. Young is serving a 50-game suspension for throwing a bat that hit a replacement umpire in the chest. He can resume playing June 19.
Analysis: That's a whole lot of talent that is not in uniform for the Devil Rays, due to bad choices by both players. At least Rocco Baldelli is finally back in uniform.
News: Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young was suspended for 50 games without pay by the International League on Tuesday for throwing a bat that hit a replacement umpire in the chest. The suspension is retroactive to April 27, the day after Young tossed his bat in a Triple-A game while playing for Durham. The outfielder has agreed to perform at least 50 hours of community service, and can play again on June 19.
Analysis: The 20-year-old Young is considered one of the best players in the minors and is the brother of Detroit star Dmitri Young. His stay in Triple-A purgatory was unduly long already, but this sets him back at least a month. Once his indefinite suspension ends, he will still need a lengthy stay in Triple-A to prove his maturity all over again. It's possible he is nothing more than a September call-up at this point, so you would be justified in cutting him in yearly Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the Triple-A International League's decision on the length of the suspension for top prospect Delmon Young's bat-throwing incident could come Wednesday.
Analysis: Young's stay in Triple-A purgatory was unduly long already, but this sets him back at least a month. Once his indefinite suspension ends, he will still need a lengthy stay in Triple-A to prove his maturity all over again. It's possible he is nothing more than a September call-up at this point, so you would be justified in cutting him in yearly Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Delmon Young has been suspended indefinitely by the Triple-A International League, pending a review, according to MLB.com. Young, 20, the Devil Rays' top prospect, threw his bat at an umpire, striking him in the chest. "The Devil Rays' organization supports the decision by International League president Randy Mobley to suspend Delmon Young indefinitely for the incident that took place last night in Pawtucket," Rays excecutive VP Andrew Friedman said in a release. "We do not tolerate this type of conduct from anyone in the Devil Rays' organization. We will meet with Delmon and his representatives as soon as possible to further address this unfortunate situation. It cannot and will not be repeated."
Analysis: Ouch. Young's stay in Triple-A purgatory was unduly long already, but this sets him back at least a month. Once his indefinite suspension ends, he will still need a lengthy stay in Triple-A to prove his maturity all over again. It's possible he is nothing more than a September call-up at this point, so you would be justified in cutting him in yearly Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Durham Bulls outfielder Delmon Young threw a bat into the chest of the home plate umpire after being called out on strikes in the first inning of Wednesday night's game at Pawtucket. Young argued with the umpire after taking a third strike on a 1-and-2 pitch. The umpire ejected Young, who then threw his bat and hit the umpire in the chest.
Analysis: Young, 20, is the younger brother of Detroit Tigers outfielder Dmitri Young. He was voted the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' minor league player of the year last season and the 2005 minor league player of the year by Baseball America. The Devils Rays selected Young with the first overall pick in the 2003 amateur draft. He should be starting in the majors already and should be owned in every keeper league.
News: Young is hitting .364 (12-for-33) with no homers, five RBI and five stolen bases through eight games with Triple-A Durham.
Analysis: Young is 13th in the International League in batting average and he's tied for second in steals behind B.J. Upton. He has yet to hit a homer and he has only two extra base hits, but don't let that deter you from adding him as a reserve to your AL-only roster.
News: The Tampa Bay Devil Rays optioned INF Wes Bankston, C Shawn Riggans, LHP Chris Seddon, RHP James Shields, RHP Brian Stokes, INF B.J. Upton and OF Delmon Young to Durham of the IL. They also reassigned C Ryan Christianson, INF Fernando Cortez, RHP Travis Driskill, OF Elijah Dukes, OF Darnell McDonald and INF Kevin Witt to their minor league camp.
Analysis: Delmon Young is among the best prospects in baseball and it's hard to figure this one out. He should make an impact at the big-league level sometime within the next few months. If you have room to stash him away -- do it. He's arguably the most valuable minor leaguer in baseball for keeper leagues. For now, this opens the door for Jonny Gomes to play everyday and Rocco Baldelli to possibly play the field as opposed to DH.
News: Delmon Young, Aubrey Huff and Russell Branyan homered Tuesday in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' 9-1 win over a Toronto Blue Jays' split squad.
Analysis: Manager Joe Maddon said that Young is going to be given a shot this spring to win the right-fielder's job, so taking a chance on his 30-30 potential in the middle rounds of mixed leagues is not a crazy idea. Young was the 76th overall selection (seventh round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL experts league, but his value will be even higher if he was to make the team.
News: In order for Delmon Young to make the Devil Rays out of spring training, the general consensus was that he would have to have to put on a spectacular show during the exhibition season. That hasn't happened so far, though he did break his spring 0-for-8 on Monday with a single against the Boston Red Sox.
Analysis: Manager Joe Maddon said that Young is going to be given a shot this spring to win the right-fielder's job, so taking a chance on his 30-30 potential in the middle rounds of mixed leagues is not a crazy idea. Young was the 76th overall selection (seventh round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL experts league, but his value will be even higher if he was to make the team.
News: Manager Joe Maddon did a double take when he saw minor-league outfielders Elijah Dukes and Delmon Young in person for the first time. Dukes is listed at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. The 6-3 Young added 15 or so pounds this offseason is up to 221. "We have a couple of man-childs around here," Maddon said. "I thought we were in the Buccaneers locker room when I walked out there."
Analysis: Maddon said that Young is going to be given a shot this spring to win the right-fielder's job, so taking a chance on his 30-30 potential in the middle rounds of mixed leagues is not a crazy idea. Young was the 76th overall selection (seventh round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL experts league, but his value will be even higher if he was to make the team.
News: Delmon Young, 20, told the Rays he has no problem with the current regime, which will give him a chance to earn the everyday right fielder's job this spring, according to the Bradenton Herald. "I thought I could play at 18," he told the paper. "I don't make decisions around here. I have to wait until April to see how everything works out." The GM and manager are ready to see him for the first time. "We would never say never to anything, and I certainly wouldn't bet against Delmon Young in anything," Andrew Friedman told the paper. "We expect Delmon to be a big part of this organization going forward. When that will happen, we don't know yet." With Aubrey Huff moving to third, there is a spot available in right this spring, with DH Jonny Gomes a fall-back option.
Analysis: Manager Joe Maddon can't wait to see Young's highly regarded 30-30 tools, but won't commit to giving him the job to lose. "I don't know that," Maddon told the paper. "I haven't seen the guy play baseball." Carl Crawford already respects the youngster. "His IQ in baseball is at another level for someone his age," Crawford told the paper. "I called him this offseason for hitting tips. The mental approach separates him from anybody his age." Young is a flier to take in any Fantasy league right now, and worth stashing away WHEN his arrival comes THIS season. Young was the 76th overall selection (seventh round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL experts league, but his value will be even higher if he was to make the team.
News: According the Bradenton Herald: Top prospects -- shortstop B.J. Upton and right fielder Delmon Young -- could earn their way on the opening day roster. Or, one or both could land in Triple-A Durham for more minor-league seasoning. "Decisions have not been made," Rays executive director Andrew Friedman told the paper Thursday.
Analysis: Young has immense potential -- perhaps 30-30 -- but he isn't guaranteed a roster spot with the Rays when the regular season starts. It might take a trade of Aubrey Huff. was the 76th overall selection (seventh round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL experts league, but his value will be even higher if he was to make the team.
News: Delmon Young was the 76th overall selection (seventh round) in the 2006 CBS SportsLine.com AL Experts League. He has never recorded a major-league AB and isn't guaranteed to start for Tampa in 2005.
Analysis: Young has immense potential without question, but this might have been a little too soon to take a chance on such a deep sleeper. Expect him to be more of an eighth- to ninth-round selection in most AL leagues.
News: Delmon Young is unhappy about not being called up this season and said Monday the Devil Rays were reluctant to promote him because the organization is cheap. The 19-year-old brother of Detroit's Dmitri Young was selected Baseball America's minor-league player of the year. Young, an outfielder who was the first overall pick in the 2003 amateur draft, batted .336 with 20 homers and 71 RBI in 84 games for Double-A Montgomery. He hit .285 with six homers and 28 RBI in 52 games after joining Triple-A Durham. Young, who turns 20 on Wednesday, is the youngest player to be picked as minor-league player of the year since Andruw Jones won the award as an 18-year-old in 1995 and again in 1996, when he was 19.
Analysis: Young is a must-have talent in keeper leagues, but he won't play the rest of 2005. "I put up great numbers, better than a lot of players who got called up around the majors. A lot of them were on contending teams," Young said. "Tampa's going nowhere this year, so they could at least call up the guys who are going to be there in the future. When it comes to free agency, no use trying to stay around there for the long haul. Get your six years and leave." Young said he will prepare for spring with intentions of making the big-league team but he wouldn't be surprised if the Devil Rays wound up sending him back to Durham to hold down his service time and extend the time the team unilaterally can set his salary. Players become eligible for salary arbitration when they have three years of major-league service or they are in the top 17 percent of service time among players with two to three years. "We think Delmon Young is one of the finest players in all of minor league baseball and by sometime next season we believe he will begin to establish himself as an outstanding major-league player," Devil Rays GM Chuck LaMar said. "Having said that, we saw him play the latter part of August and thought he had had enough. He had already gone from Double-A to Triple-A, and we thought it was time for him to go home and get ready to play winter ball if he wanted to, or if not, get ready for spring training."
News: Manager Lou Piniella declined to comment when asked if he wanted to see top prospect Delmon Young get called up from Triple-A.
Analysis: Young hit .312 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI combined at Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham. There's no question that Young is the future of this franchise, but the franchise doesn't want his free agent clock to start ticking just yet. Expect him to earn a starting job out of spring training next season however, with Aubrey Huff moving to first base and Jonny Gomes to DH.
News: The Devil Rays remain inclined not to call up 19-year old OF Delmon Young from Triple-A Durham in September when active rosters expand Thursday.
Analysis: Just in case you were getting your hopes up. The Rays decide to squash them once again. Young's 40-40 Fantasy potential apparently will have to wait until spring 2006, when he would compete to be the Rays' everyday right fielder. Don't cut him loose just yet, because things can change between now and the end of the minor-league regular season Sept. 5.
News: Manager Lou Piniella said OF Delmon Young, the 2003 first-round draft pick, is not expected to be among the four or five minor-league players called up in September. "Delmon's not coming up," Piniella said. "He's not one of them."
Analysis: Ouch. This might be the worst news of 2005. Young's 40-40 Fantasy potential apparently will have to wait until spring 2006, when he would compete to be the Rays' everyday right fielder. Don't cut him loose just yet, because things can change between now and the end of the minor-league regular season Sept. 5.
News: Devil Rays GM Chuck LaMar wouldn't say when the 2003 first-round selection, OF Delmon Young, might be called up from Triple-A Durham. He didn't rule out Young becoming the starting right fielder sometime next season.
Analysis: Young is tearing the cover off the ball in Durham this season. He is hitting .362 with two homers, eight RBI in only 13 games. Do not hesitate to pick up the five-tooler when the Devil Rays finally make the move.
News: Delmon Young, the first pick in the 2003 draft, has been promoted to Triple-A Durham after hitting .336 with a league-leading 20 home runs and 71 RBIs at Double-A Montgomery of the Southern League.
Analysis: It's only a matter of time before Young gets the call. Grab him now and stash him on your bench if you have room. He could be a great late-season boost to your team.
News: The St. Petersburg Times reports Double-A Montgomery's Delmon Young was named Southern League hitter of the week after going 11-for-19 with nine RBIs. Young is third in the league with a .358 average and second with 27 RBIs.
Analysis: There's little chance Young will be promoted to the Devil Rays soon, but he's a player to watch later this summer.
News: The St. Petersburg Times reports the Devil Rays have reassigned Delmon Young to Double-A Montgomery.
Analysis: Young remains one of the best hitting prospects in the game. Fantasy owners in keeper leagues should do make the appropriate moves to get him on their roster. A late-summer call-up is very likely with Young this season.
News: With the sudden retirement of Danny Bautista, the Devil Rays say they will resist the temptation to have star prospect Delmon Young open the season on the big-league roster, according to the Tampa Tribune.Analysis: "I don't think there's any question, [Young] probably is the best right fielder we could get our hands on right now," Rays GM Chuck LaMar told the paper in Monday's editions. "But that doesn't mean that's what's best for him or the organization long-term. We want to win as many games as we possibly can in 2005, but we are not going to hurt someone's future that has a chance to be an impact player for us."
News: According to reports, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have optioned Delmon Young to Double-A Montgomery.
Analysis: He has little value in Fantasy Basebal drafts.
News: The St. Petersberg Times reports Delmon Young will go back to the minors to open this season, but manager Lou Piniella said he won't need much more time to develop. "He's a complete player," Piniella said. "I would think a good solid season in the minors this year, whether it's Double A or Triple A, and I see a guy who can come into camp next year and compete for a job. That's a projection, and it's a quick one. ... Say within the next two years, and it could be as early as next."
Analysis: Delmon Young could be a great second-half addition this season. Tampa's outfield is already very crowded, but he'll likely get the call up to the bigs if one of Tampa's starting outfielders suffers an injury.
News: Young was 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Tuesday's spring game in Lakeland against the Tigers. "You can project him as a difference-maker," manager Lou Piniella said. "He hasn't played above A ball, so he needs some seasoning in the minors."
Analysis: Young will open at either Double-A or Triple-A, but it will not be long until he is sending lasers into the cheap seats at the Trop.
News: Delmon Young was named the Devil Rays' minor-league player of the year on Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He batted .322 with 25 homers and 115 RBI in 131 games for Class A Charleston (S.C.). "I want to get here," Young said from Tropicana Field. "It's just my timetable is whenever (the organization) feels I'm ready to hold my own in the big leagues, they'll call me up. I just have to stay consistent down in the minor leagues so hopefully I can get here someday."
Analysis: Young probably won't get his first taste of major-league action until at least Sept. 2005. He could compete for a starting job in spring training 2006, however. Expect Young to begin next year in Double-A ball. He's a top keeper-league prospect based on his immense power.
News: Delmon Young batted .437 in August (45-for-103) for Class A Charleston with seven doubles, nine home runs and 27 RBIs. He is not expected to join the Devil Rays this month though.
Analysis: Young will be given a opportunity to make the roster during spring training next year. The South Atlantic League's top major-league prospect is a great keeper candidate.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Young was named the South Atlantic League's top major-league prospect Wednesday.
Analysis: Young entered Wednesday's game hitting .322 with 22 home runs and a league-leading 105 RBI for Class A Charleston. The Devil Rays plan on challenging the 2003 No. 1 pick in spring training to see if he is ready for the jump to the majors.
News: According to the St. Petersburg Time, Delmon Young will stay with Class A Charleston the remainder of the season. General Manager Chuck LaMar said the No. 1 overall pick of the 2003 draft will be moved up next season. He would not say where, but added, "He will be challenged thoroughly in this assignment."
Analysis: Young remains one of the minor league's highest rated prospects. He has a team-high 136 hits and 21 home runs and leads the organization with 99 RBI. He might get a shot in the majors next year.
News: Class A Charleston outfielder Delmon Young hit a walkoff two-run home run against Columbus on Monday. The young prospect is batting .298 with nine homers and 49 RBIs in 61 games.
Analysis: Young has tremendous keeper value in all leagues. It's unlikely that he will get a chance to play for the Devil Rays this season, but he is expected to be an integral part of Tampa's future.
News: The Devil Rays optioned Young to Class A Charleston on Thursday.
Analysis: Young, the No. 1 pick overall in last year's amateur draft, has immense talent but needs a few years of minor-league seasoning. He's only useful in long-term keeper leagues.
