Update: Ben Sheets (SP) for the Oakland Athletics is out for the season due to a torn flexor in his right elbow.

Fantasy Impact: It is always sad when a player gets hurt, especially when one is sidelined for the rest of the season. The loss of Sheets will have an impact on Oakland's bullpen and it is likely that they will try and fill his slot somehow.  

Update: Joel Pineiro (SP) was pulled from his start for the Angels due to a strained oblique. The extent of the injury is unknown but Pineiro may be headed to the 15 day DL. 

Fantasy Impact: Bad news for the Angels. Since the team lacks long relievers and depth in the bullpen, they may be forced to work their bullpen harder and use more pitchers than they had intended if Pineiro does not return soon.  

Update: Derrek Lee (1B) for the Chicago Cubs has turned down the trade offers coming from the Los Angeles Angels. Lee would like to remain a Cub, and his wish is to be honored due to his tenure in the MLB and his contract. 

Update: Shane Victorino (CF) of the Philadelphia Phillies has landed on the 15 day DL due to an abdominal strain. Victorino hurt himself diving back to first base during a pickoff attempt. Top prospect Domonic Brown was called up from the farm team to take Victorino's place. 

Update: After a strained right hamstring, Scott Rolen (3B) is finally back in the Cincinnati Reds lineup. 

Fantasy Impact: Scott Rolen is the centerpiece of the Reds offense. So far he has gone .287 with 17 homeruns and 57 RBIs. As of now however, he is in a bit of a slump. If Rolen comes back hard from his injury he can turn out some really good numbers and turn the season around for the Reds.  

Update: Mike Lowell (DH) for the Boston Red Sox, is currently working on his rehab assignment with the farm team. Even though the hitter posted up 4 hits last game and is running and average of .357 the Rangers and Tigers have appeared to lose interest in him as a hitter.

Fantasy Impact: The Tigers looked like a promising deal since they had lost two bats recently to the injury bug, however still it appears that they may steer clear of Lowell. Whatever the scouts saw must not have been making the big league cut.  

Update: Clayton Kershaw has decided to drop his appeal against his five-day suspension and serve the time this week. After hitting a batter with a wild pitch, Kershaw was suspended since both teams had already been warned. Kershaw will be able to resume play this Sunday. 

Fantasy Impact: Kershaw's absensce will not be a big deal. However, this lefty, who is 10th in the NL and 5th in strikeouts, will need to watch his control if he hopes to become an even better pitcher.  

Update: Zambrano pitched well for the Cubs farm team and may get himself called up to the big leagues soon. Zambrano came in as relief in the seventh, struck out three batters, allowed one hit, and also went 1-1 at the plate. Not bad for the recovering pitcher. 

Fantasy Impact: Zambrano is a decent pitcher and if he starts throwing well and can keep his emotions in check he will make for a good addition to the Cubs bullpen.  

Update: Alex Rodriguez was hoping to hit his career 600th homerun against the Kansas City Royals. Instead, a wild pitch hit and bruised his hand. No worries though, A-Rod says he is feeling full strength and will hope to reach his milestone next game. 

Fantasy Impact: Homerun or no homerun, Rodriguez still had three RBIs and is an important part of the Yankees offense. A player like A-Rod on a team like the Yankees is always a good bet to get great results and lots of fantasy points.  

Update: The Detroit Tigers, currently in first place, have had a streak of bad luck. Magglio Ordonez (OF) fractured his right ankle sliding into home plate. Furthermore, Carlos Guillen (2B) strained his right calf. Now both players will join fellow Tiger Brandon Inge on the 15 day disabled list. However, based on the diagnosis for the injuries the players may be much out longer than just 15 days.