MLB.com reports the Marlins were forced to place OF Josh Willingham on the 15-day DL Friday because of a stiff back. Willingham recently missed the three-game series against the Dodgers because of the issue. Brett Carroll was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Willingham's roster spot and it is expected that Luis E. Gonzalez will replace Willingham in left. To offset Willingham's absence in the lineup, Hanley Ramirez will move from the leadoff spot and hit third. (Updated 05/02/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Carroll opened the season with the Marlins before Jeremy Hermida came off the DL. Since his demotion, he has been tearing the cover off the ball at Triple-A. He is hitting .418 with five doubles, 18 runs, nine homers and 23 RBI. He will likely serve as a reserve outfielder with Florida, so treat him as such in NL-only Fantasy leagues. (Updated 05/02/2008).
No information available at this time.
MLB.com reports the Marlins were forced to place OF Josh Willingham on the 15-day DL Friday because of a stiff back. Willingham recently missed the three-game series against the Dodgers because of the issue. Brett Carroll was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Willingham's roster spot and it is expected that Luis E. Gonzalez will replace Willingham in left. To offset Willingham's absence in the lineup, Hanley Ramirez will move from the leadoff spot and hit third. (Updated 05/02/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Carroll opened the season with the Marlins before Jeremy Hermida came off the DL. Since his demotion, he has been tearing the cover off the ball at Triple-A. He is hitting .418 with five doubles, 18 runs, nine homers and 23 RBI. He will likely serve as a reserve outfielder with Florida, so treat him as such in NL-only Fantasy leagues. (Updated 05/02/2008).
