J.T. Realmuto appears he will not be ready for Opening Day, and will likely start the season on the disabled list.
Fantasy Implications: Realmuto has not fully recovered from a lower-back contusion he suffered in a Grapefruit League game against the Yankees on March 11. According to manager Don Mattingly, it is "highly likely" the 27-year-old backstop will land on the DL. The ailment is not believed to be too serious, but a timetable for recovery has not been given. Tomas Telis is expected to take over for Realmuto behind the plate to start the season.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
David Phelps to have Tommy John surgery on Monday
David Phelps will undergo Tommy John surgery on Monday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Fantasy Implications: Phelps was diagnosed with a torn UCL on Wednesday, an injury sustained after throwing a fastball in Saturday's exhibition game against the Angels. The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, and will cause Phelps to miss the next 12-to-18 months. The 31-year-old righthander will become a free agent at the end of the 2018 campaign. Phelps plans to return to Seattle for his rehab following the surgery, and intends to stay close to the team. With Phelps gone for the year, the Mariners will likely rely on James Pazos, Juan Nicasio, and Nick Vincent to be the bridge to closer Edwin Diaz.
Fantasy Implications: Phelps was diagnosed with a torn UCL on Wednesday, an injury sustained after throwing a fastball in Saturday's exhibition game against the Angels. The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, and will cause Phelps to miss the next 12-to-18 months. The 31-year-old righthander will become a free agent at the end of the 2018 campaign. Phelps plans to return to Seattle for his rehab following the surgery, and intends to stay close to the team. With Phelps gone for the year, the Mariners will likely rely on James Pazos, Juan Nicasio, and Nick Vincent to be the bridge to closer Edwin Diaz.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
James Reimer to start on Tuesday
James Reimer will patrol the pipes in the Panthers' road game against Minnesota on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Reimer has been masterful, winning his last five starts while recording an outstanding 1.20 GAA and .966 SV% in that span. The 29-year-old netminder turned aside all 38 shots that he faced in the Panthers shutout win over the Canadiens on Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: Reimer has been masterful, winning his last five starts while recording an outstanding 1.20 GAA and .966 SV% in that span. The 29-year-old netminder turned aside all 38 shots that he faced in the Panthers shutout win over the Canadiens on Saturday.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Peter Budaj to start on Tuesday
Peter Budaj will start in net for Tampa Bay in their road game against the Devils on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Budaj will be making his season debut after Andrei Vasilevskiy patrolled the crease in the Bolts' first six games to launch the 2017-18 campaign. The 35-year-old Czech filled in admirably last year in Los Angeles when Jonathan Quick missed a chunk of time with a groin injury, posting 27-20-3 record, 2.12 GAA and.917 SV%.
Fantasy Implications: Budaj will be making his season debut after Andrei Vasilevskiy patrolled the crease in the Bolts' first six games to launch the 2017-18 campaign. The 35-year-old Czech filled in admirably last year in Los Angeles when Jonathan Quick missed a chunk of time with a groin injury, posting 27-20-3 record, 2.12 GAA and.917 SV%.
Craig Anderson will start on Tuesday
Craig Anderson will start in net for the Senators in their home tilt against Vancouver on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Anderson is coming off of a shutout win against Calgary on Friday. He has already faced the Canucks this season, turning aside 26 of 28 shots in Ottawa's win in Vancouver last week. The 36-year-old netminder has 2-0-2 record this campaign, and sports a brilliant 1.65 GAA and .937 SV%. He squares off against a Vancouver club that is scoring an average of 2.25 goals per game (22nd in the league). Play him with all confidence.
Fantasy Implications: Anderson is coming off of a shutout win against Calgary on Friday. He has already faced the Canucks this season, turning aside 26 of 28 shots in Ottawa's win in Vancouver last week. The 36-year-old netminder has 2-0-2 record this campaign, and sports a brilliant 1.65 GAA and .937 SV%. He squares off against a Vancouver club that is scoring an average of 2.25 goals per game (22nd in the league). Play him with all confidence.
Frederik Andersen to start on Tuesday
Frederik Andersen will be between the pipes for the Maple Leafs in their road game against Washington on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Andersen turned aside 31 of 34 shots in his last start on Saturday in Toronto's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadians. Andersen is 4-1-0 for the season, but sports an unimpressive 3.76 GAA and .880 SV%. He faces Alex Ovechkin who leads the NHL with nine goals, and a Capitals team that is scoring an average of 3.67 goals per game.
Fantasy Implications: Andersen turned aside 31 of 34 shots in his last start on Saturday in Toronto's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadians. Andersen is 4-1-0 for the season, but sports an unimpressive 3.76 GAA and .880 SV%. He faces Alex Ovechkin who leads the NHL with nine goals, and a Capitals team that is scoring an average of 3.67 goals per game.
Roberto Luongo will start on Tuesday
Roberto Luongo will be in net for the Panthers in their road game against Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Luongo has not made back-to-back starts thus far since the 2017-18 campaign has gotten underway. He and James Reimer appear to be in a season-long timeshare for netminder responsibilities. Luongo is 1-1-0 in the two appearances he has made, logging a 3.06 GAA and surrendering six goals on 63 shots (.905 S%). He played well in his last start against St. Louis, making 37 saves on 39 shots. The veteran goalie will square off against a Flyers team that is averaging an eye-opening 4.20 goals scored per game.
Fantasy Implications: Luongo has not made back-to-back starts thus far since the 2017-18 campaign has gotten underway. He and James Reimer appear to be in a season-long timeshare for netminder responsibilities. Luongo is 1-1-0 in the two appearances he has made, logging a 3.06 GAA and surrendering six goals on 63 shots (.905 S%). He played well in his last start against St. Louis, making 37 saves on 39 shots. The veteran goalie will square off against a Flyers team that is averaging an eye-opening 4.20 goals scored per game.
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