The Baltimore Orioles have placed home run champ Chris Davis on the 15 day disabled list with a strained oblique muscle. No timetable is set for his return, but he is expected to miss more than the minimum of 15 days. This likely means Davis will not return until Mother’s Day or later.
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The Detroit Tigers have placed pitcher Anibal Sanchez on the disabled list with a middle finger laceration. He was lifted from his last start in the third inning with a blister. This would seem to be worse than your typical blister, but it is possible that Sanchez will only miss two starts. We will keep you updated on how many he will miss.
Again, the fantasy repercussions of these injuries can have a big impact on your league. For those of you that are losing these guys, you need a quality replacement, and you need one fast. I am here to help. I will give you a couple of additions to replace these injured players, depending on the size of the league you play in. The first will deal with the standard 10 and 12 team leagues, and will highlight players that are available in 15-50 percent of leagues. The second group will be for those of you that play in larger roster 10 and 12 team leagues and 16 teamers. These players will be available in 50-80 percent of leagues. The last will give you replacements for deep leagues, and AL-only leagues.
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Standard Leagues:
Mark Teixeira, Yankees: Tex has two homers in the last four games, and we all know he is a streaky hitter. You will have to dela with the ups and downs of owning him, but you can do worse over a three week span.
Adam LaRoche, Nationals: LaRoche never puts up huge numbers, but he is off to a great start with a .307 average, four homers, and 15 RBI. While it remains to be seen what effect the absence of Bryce Harper has on this lineup, if you are in a league shallow enough that LaRoche is available, pounce first and pass judgment later!
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A.J. Burnett, Phillies: Burnett has a sparkling 2.15 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched. The Phillie offense has struggled with Burnett on the bump, giving him only one win, but the other numbers are plenty good enough to fill in for Sanchez.
Wily Peralta, Brewers: Peralta is 3-1 with a 2.56 ERA in five starts. The only start that he missed out on a quality start was his first of the season, and that was because he was pulled after five innings. Peralta has been being picked up at a frantic pace, and you Sanchez owner should give him a run if he is still available in your neck of the woods.
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Moderate Leagues:
Adam Dunn, White Sox: Yes, I hear the gagging sounds. I get it. Dunn burned a lot of bridges with owners over the last two years, but this year he is off to a good start. Dunn is hitting .265, has a .922 OPS, five homers, and 11 RBI. He is one of the few players available in more than half of leagues that can come close to supplementing Davis’ power. If you need the power, you sometimes have to pick up a player that has scorched you before. Dunn is worth it right now.
James Loney, Rays: True, Loney will do you no favors with power. He has only one home run on the season. However, if you don’t really need the power, the .306 average and 15 RBI will help you out.
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Jason Hammel, Cubs: Yes, that’s right, I am recommeding a Cubs pitcher. Against the Cardinals. Hammel deserves it. He has five quality starts in five tries, racking up a 4-1 record and a stellar 2.08 ERA. And he is still available in way over half of all leagues. He should be owned in many more.
Ian Kennedy, Padres: Kennedy is showing what made him a top prospect in the Yankee’s organization in his early years. Kennedy has a strikeout per inning, and a 3.08 ERA. Wins could be a bit hard to come by with the anemic Padre offense supporting him, but he is on of the few available in mid-sized leagues that could not only match, but beat Sanchez’s output. It’s time to let him in from the cold, folks.
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Deep Leagues:
Lyle Overbay, Brewers: Overbay has overcome a dreadful spring, and an 0-20 start ot the season with a modest seven game hitting streak after coming off of the paternity list. The Brewers have responded by giving him more playing time. He does have power left in his bat, and could be worth a look if you are desperate.
Juan Francisco, Blue Jays: Francisco is hitting .286 with a pair of homers since Adam Lind went on the disabled list. Lind might only be out another week or so, but Francisco could provide you some pop until then. Just be sure to monitor Lind’s progress so you know when Juan becomes obsolete again.
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Collin McHugh, Astros: McHugh has been dominant in two starts, striking out 19 and only giving up one run in 15.1 innings. He is worth a look in all formats. Hurry, he is going fast!
Tanner Roark, Nationals: I keep waiting for Roark to get lit up, but it hasn’t happened yet. His 2.76 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 32.2 innings make him worth at least a spot start while Sanchez is out. James Kim thinks so too!
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