The Nationals officially placed catcher Paul Lo Duca (broken hand) along with backup catcher Johnny Estrada (ulnar neuritis in his right elbow) on the 15-day DL Friday. Estrada hasn't played since April 30. "He's not making any progress, and his elbow is bothering him," manager Manny Acta said. "He's going to see another doctor and we'll go from there." The team called up catcher Jesus Flores and outfielder Elijah Dukes from Triple-A Columbus on Friday to fill the roster spots. Dukes was finishing a rehab stint after injuring his right hamstring. (Updated 05/09/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/9/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Estrada has played in 17 games this season, but has only 38 at-bats to show for it. The fact he's hitting .179, is going on the DL and plays a backup role means he should be ignored in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues. (Updated 05/09/2008).
The Nationals placed Estrada (right elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with fellow catcher Paul Lo Duca (right hand), according to the Washington Post. (Updated 05/08/2008)
Advice
Estrada, who is in his first season with the Nationals, doesn't have any fantasy value. He is hitting .179 (7-for-39) with three RBIs.
The Nationals officially placed catcher Paul Lo Duca (broken hand) along with backup catcher Johnny Estrada (ulnar neuritis in his right elbow) on the 15-day DL Friday. Estrada hasn't played since April 30. "He's not making any progress, and his elbow is bothering him," manager Manny Acta said. "He's going to see another doctor and we'll go from there." The team called up catcher Jesus Flores and outfielder Elijah Dukes from Triple-A Columbus on Friday to fill the roster spots. Dukes was finishing a rehab stint after injuring his right hamstring. (Updated 05/09/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/9/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Estrada has played in 17 games this season, but has only 38 at-bats to show for it. The fact he's hitting .179, is going on the DL and plays a backup role means he should be ignored in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues. (Updated 05/09/2008).
