The Sports XChange: OF Kevin Youkilis was forced to play right field in Tuesday night's game after OF Coco Crisp had to exit the game in the sixth inning due to an upset stomach. The Sox were already down an outfielder when OF J.D. Drew was forced out with a sprained left wrist, and the Gold Glove first baseman became the emergency outfielder. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Youkilis played 17 games in left field during a stretch in 2006 when injuries plagued the Sox squad, but has admitted that playing the outfield isn't a very comfortable experience for him. Youkilis was named AL Player of the Week for the period ending May 11. He hit .375 (12-for-32) and led the AL with five homers and he tied for the league lead with 10 RBI. Keep Yuke active in all formats. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Youkilis went 2-for-5 with a double and homer to help the visiting Red Sox to a 5-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday. (Updated 05/11/2008)
Advice
Youkilis extended his hitting streak to eight games in which he has gone 14-for-33 (.424) with six homers and 14 RBIs. Overall, he is batting .319 with eight homers and 29 RBIs this season.
The Sports XChange: OF Kevin Youkilis was forced to play right field in Tuesday night's game after OF Coco Crisp had to exit the game in the sixth inning due to an upset stomach. The Sox were already down an outfielder when OF J.D. Drew was forced out with a sprained left wrist, and the Gold Glove first baseman became the emergency outfielder. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Youkilis played 17 games in left field during a stretch in 2006 when injuries plagued the Sox squad, but has admitted that playing the outfield isn't a very comfortable experience for him. Youkilis was named AL Player of the Week for the period ending May 11. He hit .375 (12-for-32) and led the AL with five homers and he tied for the league lead with 10 RBI. Keep Yuke active in all formats. (Updated 05/14/2008).
