Melvin Upton (Atl-OF) could miss up to two months with foot inflammation. It has been a troubling couple of years for the 30 year old center fielder, with a 0.208 and 0.184 AVG in the past two seasons, respectively. Let's just say he's not starting on the right foot for 2015 either. From these dismal stats the last few years, most drafts have him going undrafted in standard leagues. This latest injury only further drops him down the ranks of outfielders.
Josh Hamilton (OF - LAA) is expected to be suspended at least 25 games after a relapse of cocaine and alcohol use. Note, he still has that balky shoulder to deal with on top of his off-the-field issues. Hamilton's slugging has decreased each year since 2013, so tread carefully.
Miguel Cabrera (1B - Det) will be brought along slowly to start Spring Training, as expected following offseason ankle surgery. He is currently running on an anti-gravity treadmill, and is approximately a week out from working on the diamond. Monitor Cabrera closely, but it looks like he should be ready for Opening Day.
CC Sabathia (SP-NYY) will wear a knee brace for his starts this season. This is more for piece of mind on his part than a recurrent injury, as he looks to get back on the mound following season ending knee surgery in July. The Yankees are hoping for a bounce back year out of Sabathia and his $24 million knee can hold up for 30+ starts in 2015.
Kenley Jansen (RP-LAD) was fitted into a walking boot and will miss at least the month of April. Jansen was projected as one of the best relievers on the board for fantasy leagues, so Mattingly and company will have to get creative to piece it all together for the later innings. If you are hurting for saves, look to a mix of Joel Peralta and J.P. Howell for the early opportunities in Los Angeles.
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