The Sports Network reports that Atlanta Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira left the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh with back spasms. Greg Norton came in to replace him at first base. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
Back - Questionable for May 13-15 series at Philadelphia (Updated - 5/12/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Teixeira was 0-for-2 when left the game in the fourth inning. The inclement weather probably didn't help matters for his back. He started the season pretty slow, but he has brought his average up from .203 in mid-April to .265. He homered Sunday against the Pirates. He has 40-homer power and might be starting to show it again. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Teixeira left in the fourth inning of the Braves' 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday with back spasms. His status for the nightcap of the doubleheader is unclear. (Updated 05/12/2008)
Advice
Teixeira went 0-for-2 on Monday and is 3-for-8 with a homer and two RBIs in the first three games of this series. The first baseman is hitting .261 with five homers and 21 RBIs this season.
The Sports Network reports that Atlanta Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira left the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh with back spasms. Greg Norton came in to replace him at first base. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
Back - Questionable for May 13-15 series at Philadelphia (Updated - 5/12/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Teixeira was 0-for-2 when left the game in the fourth inning. The inclement weather probably didn't help matters for his back. He started the season pretty slow, but he has brought his average up from .203 in mid-April to .265. He homered Sunday against the Pirates. He has 40-homer power and might be starting to show it again. (Updated 05/12/2008).
