Gary Sheffield's move to DH was interrupted after just one game, courtesy of NL rules. Sheffield, who has battled a sore right shoulder all season, started in left field Friday for Detroit and played six innings before taking the rest of the night off at Arizona. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Sheffield regained eligibility in OF in most Fantasy formats. Now that he has it back, Fantasy owners should actually prefer to have him DH in order to preserve him over the long-haul. Expect Matt Joyce to see the starts in left field for the time being. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Sheffield lasted just five games as a left fielder, shifting to designated hitter when the Detroit Tigers faced the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. (Updated 05/15/2008)
Advice
Sheffield, who did not play Wednesday, had right shoulder surgery during the offseason to repair a labral tear. His throwing remains restricted. Sheffield entered with a .202 average, two home runs and eight RBIs. He has been a DH in 25 games. With the Tigers playing this weekend at Arizona in interleague play, Detroit will lose its DH.
Gary Sheffield's move to DH was interrupted after just one game, courtesy of NL rules. Sheffield, who has battled a sore right shoulder all season, started in left field Friday for Detroit and played six innings before taking the rest of the night off at Arizona. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Sheffield regained eligibility in OF in most Fantasy formats. Now that he has it back, Fantasy owners should actually prefer to have him DH in order to preserve him over the long-haul. Expect Matt Joyce to see the starts in left field for the time being. (Updated 05/17/2008).
