Florida OF Josh Willingham, on the 15-day DL with a strained lower back, had his rehab assignment postponed by a couple of days after feeling tightness Saturday, managert Gonzalez said Sunday. "We're going to shut him down a little bit, and see (Monday)," Gonzalez told MLB.com. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Injury Report
Back - 15-day DL. Out until late May (Updated - 5/11/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Willingham did not swing a bat on Sunday, but he is expected to give it another chance on Monday. Willingham did not aggravate anything, but just backed off when he felt his back tightening Saturday. Keep Willingham reserved through Fantasy Week 7 (May 12-18). When healthy, he has helped fill the void left by Miguel Cabrera and has developed into a nice Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Willingham will begin a rehab assignment in the next few days, Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said. (Updated 05/11/2008)
Advice
Willingham, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower back, is batting .341 (31-for-91) with six home runs and 16 RBIs in 25 games this season.
Florida OF Josh Willingham, on the 15-day DL with a strained lower back, had his rehab assignment postponed by a couple of days after feeling tightness Saturday, managert Gonzalez said Sunday. "We're going to shut him down a little bit, and see (Monday)," Gonzalez told MLB.com. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Injury Report
Back - 15-day DL. Out until late May (Updated - 5/11/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Willingham did not swing a bat on Sunday, but he is expected to give it another chance on Monday. Willingham did not aggravate anything, but just backed off when he felt his back tightening Saturday. Keep Willingham reserved through Fantasy Week 7 (May 12-18). When healthy, he has helped fill the void left by Miguel Cabrera and has developed into a nice Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/11/2008).
