Padres manager Bud Black said he should know for sure on Sunday the plan for injured C Michael Barrett, who threw from behind the plate on Friday for the first time since going on the DL last month. Barrett is likely headed for a rehab assignment at Triple-A Portland early next week. (Updated 05/18/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Expected to begin Triple-A rehab assignment May 19. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/18/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Black said Friday that if Barrett has no discomfort Saturday, he'll be sent out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Portland and play at least five games with the Beavers before San Diego will consider bringing Barrett back. "He feels confident. He's been hitting, he's been running, he's been catching in the bullpen. Conditioning wise, he's fine," Black said. "Just physically and mentally needed to make sure the arm is where it needed to be. He feels good about that." Barrett collapsed as a hitter last season, and as far as we know through eight at-bats, the effect has carried over into this season. He is more of a No. 2 option at best in mixed leagues. (Updated 05/18/2008).
Barrett will probably start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Portland next week San Diego manager Bud Black said. (Updated 05/16/2008)
Advice
Barrett is on the 15-day DL with a sprained ligament in his right elbow. He's hitting .250 (2-for-8) with three runs and two walks in three games this season.
Padres manager Bud Black said he should know for sure on Sunday the plan for injured C Michael Barrett, who threw from behind the plate on Friday for the first time since going on the DL last month. Barrett is likely headed for a rehab assignment at Triple-A Portland early next week. (Updated 05/18/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Expected to begin Triple-A rehab assignment May 19. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/18/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Black said Friday that if Barrett has no discomfort Saturday, he'll be sent out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Portland and play at least five games with the Beavers before San Diego will consider bringing Barrett back. "He feels confident. He's been hitting, he's been running, he's been catching in the bullpen. Conditioning wise, he's fine," Black said. "Just physically and mentally needed to make sure the arm is where it needed to be. He feels good about that." Barrett collapsed as a hitter last season, and as far as we know through eight at-bats, the effect has carried over into this season. He is more of a No. 2 option at best in mixed leagues. (Updated 05/18/2008).
