Wes Helms came through in just his fourth start of the year, hitting a solo home run leading off the 10th inning to lift the Florida Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Helms hit an 0-2 pitch off Seth McClung (1-1) about five feet over the left-field wall for his first home run since last Aug. 10. Playing for injured first baseman Mike Jacobs, Helms went 3-for-5 and drove in a pair of runs. (Updated 04/27/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Helms played the hero Sunday, but it is likely back to the bench for the veteran. The Marlins signed Helms in early April just in case Jorge Cantu didn't pan out, but as soon as the veteran third baseman came on board, Cantu got hot at the plate. Helms is still just a backup corner infielder for Florida and doesn't have much Fantasy value at this time. (Updated 04/27/2008).
Helms could see increased playing time after Mike Jacobs experienced tightness in his left quadriceps and had to leave the Marlins' 6-2 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday. (Updated 05/08/2008)
Advice
Helms replaced Jacobs at first base Wednesday. Helms may continue filling in for Jacobs if he struggles with the injury.
Wes Helms came through in just his fourth start of the year, hitting a solo home run leading off the 10th inning to lift the Florida Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Helms hit an 0-2 pitch off Seth McClung (1-1) about five feet over the left-field wall for his first home run since last Aug. 10. Playing for injured first baseman Mike Jacobs, Helms went 3-for-5 and drove in a pair of runs. (Updated 04/27/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Helms played the hero Sunday, but it is likely back to the bench for the veteran. The Marlins signed Helms in early April just in case Jorge Cantu didn't pan out, but as soon as the veteran third baseman came on board, Cantu got hot at the plate. Helms is still just a backup corner infielder for Florida and doesn't have much Fantasy value at this time. (Updated 04/27/2008).
