Zobrist homers, gets sent down Wed. : Rays SS Ben Zobrist, who was only 8-for-47 (.170) in July coming into Wednesday's game against the A's, went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Tampa Bay's 4-3 victory. Zobrist, the No. 9 hitter, has hit all five of his homers this season in his past 16 games. After the game, Zobrist was optioned to Triple-A Durham to make room on the roster for starting shortstop Jason Bartlett, who is expected to be activated Thursday after missing 16 games with a strained right knee. "I understand," Zobrist said. "I know the way that is. I'm glad I got the chance to help the team out again today, and glad I could leave on kind of a good note going back down. Hopefully, I'll be back up here soon." (Updated 07/23/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Zobrist is playing regularly for the Rays, but he doesn't do enough to justify it. Expect him to return to the bench or maybe even the minor leagues when Jason Bartlett comes off the DL on Thursday. (Updated 07/23/2008).
The Rays optioned Zobrist to Triple-A Durham on Thursday. (Updated 07/24/2008)
Advice
The Rays appear to be preparing for the return of Jason Bartlett with this move. Zobrist went 2-for-3 with a homer and tow RBIs in a 4-3 win over Oakland on Wednesday before being sent to the minors. Look for Zobrist to get another chance with the Rays later this season.
Zobrist homers, gets sent down Wed. : Rays SS Ben Zobrist, who was only 8-for-47 (.170) in July coming into Wednesday's game against the A's, went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Tampa Bay's 4-3 victory. Zobrist, the No. 9 hitter, has hit all five of his homers this season in his past 16 games. After the game, Zobrist was optioned to Triple-A Durham to make room on the roster for starting shortstop Jason Bartlett, who is expected to be activated Thursday after missing 16 games with a strained right knee. "I understand," Zobrist said. "I know the way that is. I'm glad I got the chance to help the team out again today, and glad I could leave on kind of a good note going back down. Hopefully, I'll be back up here soon." (Updated 07/23/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Zobrist is playing regularly for the Rays, but he doesn't do enough to justify it. Expect him to return to the bench or maybe even the minor leagues when Jason Bartlett comes off the DL on Thursday. (Updated 07/23/2008).
