
Update: According to ESPNNewyork.com writer Adam Rubin, Jason Bay was placed on the DL Thursday and will miss opening day. Bay strained a rib cage muscle when swinging in the cage before Tuesday's spring game. Fantasy Impact: This shouldn't be too big of an issue seeing as it is just a strain and he is eligible to come off the DL on April 9th. However, Bay has had a couple different injuries the last few years so you may want to keep a close eye on this situation.

Update: According to MASN's Jen Royle, the Nationals and Adam LaRoche are discussing a multi-year deal worth $8-9 million per season.
Fantasy Impact: Royle has reported other things on LaRoche which failed to materialize, so take this report with a grain of salt. A deal in the range of $8-9 million seems very steep for LaRoche, so stay tuned.

Update:
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton will be back for postseason, reports Mark Miller of Yahoo Sports.
Fantasy Impact:
Hamilton was having an MVP caliber season before his injury and looks to get back in the groove when heading into postseason. This has almost no fantasy value as the season ends but as the Rangers were struggling, Hamilton could help them make a push for the World Series.

Update:
The Mets announced on Friday that Santana will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a tear of the anterior capsule of his left shoulder. His status for Opening Day 2011 is in doubt.
Fantasy Impact:
Johan was having a decent season totaling a 2.98 and 11-9 record, but it will come to an end with his shoulder surgery. Johan is still considered one of the best pitchers in the NL but with three surgeries to go along with three seasons with the Mets, one has to think how much more can he put the arm through.

Update:
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge, who hyperextended his right elbow Saturday during a save against the Milwaukee Brewers, is expected to be ready to pitch again Friday, MLB.com reports.
Fantasy Impact:
The Philadelphia Phillies need their closer to be healthy and in good form for the playoffs and to finish the regular season. Lidge has looked good recently but has still blown four saves this year but at least doesn’t scare you every time he steps on the field like last year.


Update: Benches cleared in Wednesday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Florida Marlins when Nats' OF Nyjer Morgan charged the mound at Florida's SP Chris Volstad. Volstad pegged Morgan earlier in the game and in Morgan's next at-bat Volstad threw behind him. Morgan then charged the mound and connected with a left hand to the face of Volstad before getting clotheslined by Marlins' 1B Gaby Sanchez. There were a grand total of six ejections including both managers.

Update: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow will be shut down in the near future in an attempt to limit the amount of work he puts in for the remainder of the year.
Fantasy Impact: Morrow has been an innings eater this season, and he had pitched 143 1/3 innings this year which is double his career high. Morrow will have one last outing and then be shutdown.

Update: Mets Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will be arbitration eligible for the first time in his career this coming winter despite having nearly five years of service time, but wishes to return to the New York Mets in 2011.
Fantasy Impact: Dickey is making less than a million dollars this season in New York, and it is certain that he will get a raise. Look for Dickey to be back in New York next year.

Update: The Boston Red Sox have claimed Mike Napoli off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, reports Joe McDonald of the ESPNBoston.com, but it appears a trade between the two clubs is unlikely, according to McDonald's source.
Fantasy Impact: The Red Sox apparently have put the claim in so that teams like the Twins, Yankees and Rays couldn't add Napoli. There is a possibility that Napoli does end up in Boston, but the chances are slim right now.