There's plenty of DL news as I settle in, back from a much-needed post-Madness vacation.
Lance Berkman: If you've been holding out waiting for Lance to rescue your team (I hope not), good news. The Astros activated Berkman today so get him in there. I think the power has been sapped, but he'll hit in the middle of the order, albeit one of the worst in the big leagues. He's no longer a top-10 first-baseman. Sell-high window?
Mike Cameron: From passing kidney stones to an abdominal strain, things keep getting worse for Cameron. He's probably only owned in AL-only or deeper leagues, but despite his awful average, Cameron is/was still useful. Boston put its CF on the 15-dayer and a sports hernia surgery might be needed (4-to-6 week recovery), which would all but make Cameron droppable. Jeremy Hermida probably gets most of Cameron's at-bats, but Bill Hall could also worth an AL-only add.
Brian Fuentes: Thanks for the memories, Fernando Rodney. The Angels closer (back) is being activated and shuffled right back to the 9th-inning role. Even after Rodney went 4-for-4 in Fuentes' absence. Get him in there. Rodney is immediately droppable in almost every format.
Mike Gonzalez: According to the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles closer is visiting Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his shoulder. Usually any update with the words Dr., James and Andrews in consecutive order is cause for concern, but lately we're seeing more players go for just another opinion. Still, this news has to boost Jim Johnson's value a notch. Gonzo is said to be out 2-3 more weeks, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's longer. Might wanna use this news to shop Johnson today.
Edinson Volquez: Rehabbing from Tommy John surgery last August, Volquez has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and has been suspended 50 games. He can serve the suspension while on the DL, but loses the pay. Volquez set the fantasy world on fire in 2008, but it appears his 2010 campaign is all but lost. Still worth keeping around in very deep keeper formats.
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