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Fantasy Baseball AL or Nothing: Waiver Wire Hitting Targets With his first 2014 American League free-agent report, Mastersball's Ryan Carey reminds us that early-season pick-ups are important ... and often hidden gems. New York Yankees news, rumors and injuriesTue, 22 Apr 2014 15:57:33 -0700 New York Yankees SP Vidal Nuno will serve as the team's fifth starter, and his next start will come against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, April 26. Fantasy Tip: Add Nuno immediately in AL-only leagues if you're struggling for pitching and innings. Share: Yankees | Surgery recommended for Ivan Nova Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:09:15 -0700 New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova (elbow) underwent an MRI arthrogram Tuesday, April 22, and the original results of a partial tear of the right ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow were confirmed. Surgery has been recommended. Fantasy Tip: It looks like Nova's 2014 season is all but officially over. He'll likely need the Tommy John procedure, which will keep him out up to a year. Vidal Nuno has taken Nova's rotation spot for now, but he could run with it. Nuno's value increases greatly in AL-only leagues. Share: Yankees | Activate David Robertson Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:21:05 -0700 New York Yankees RP David Robertson (groin) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. The club sent RP Cesar Cabral down to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Fantasy Tip: Slot Robertson into your lineup if you haven't already. It may be worth hanging on to Shawn Kelley for a bit in case Robertson struggles, but most mixed-leaguers can ditch the backup. Share: Yankees | Vidal Nuno holds Rays scoreless Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:31:36 -0700 New York Yankees SP Vidal Nuno held the Tampa Bay Rays to five scoreless innings Sunday, April 20, but he did not get the decision as the game went 12 innings before the Yankees won 5-1. No indication was given whether Nuno would get a shot at replacing SP Ivan Nova (elbow) in the rotation. Share: Yankees | David Robertson will return as closer Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:57:00 -0700 New York Yankees RP David Robertson (groin) will regain his closer role when he comes off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 22. Share: Yankees | Could have platoon at 3B Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:45:48 -0700 New York Yankees 2B Yangervis Solarte and 3B Kelly Johnson could be part of a platoon at third base. Solarte could also see time at second base. Share: Yankees | Mark Teixeira activated Sun, 20 Apr 2014 15:52:47 -0700 The New York Yankees activated 1B Mark Teixeira (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Sunday, April 20, and also optioned 2B Scott Sizemore to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated RP Matt Daley for assignment. RPs Preston Claiborne and Bryan Mitchell were recalled from the minors. Share: Yankees | Two pitchers called up Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:44:21 -0700 The New York Yankees have called up Ps Preston Claiborne and Bryan Mitchell. In corresponding moves, INF Scott Sizemore was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and RP Matt Daley was designated for assignment. Share: Yankees | Ivan Nova has partially torn ulnar collateral ligament Sun, 20 Apr 2014 07:48:25 -0700 New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova (elbow) has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will be placed on the disabled list Sunday, April 20. Nova will return to New York to be examined Monday, April 21. Tommy John surgery is a possibility, but the Yankees will look at the chance the injury can be rehabbed first. Fantasy Tip: The good news is that the team has not completely ruled out the idea of rehabbing the injury. Check back for updates once Nova gets examined Monday. Share: Yankees | Ivan Nova has MRI Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:48 -0700 New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova (elbow) had a magnetic resonance imaging test on his right elbow. As of late Saturday, April 19, the Yankees were still awaiting the results and a prognosis, which could range from minor inflammation to season-ending surgery. Share: Yankees | Ivan Nova leaves with sore elbow Sat, 19 Apr 2014 20:22:24 -0700 New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova (elbow) left his start Saturday, April 19, against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a sore right elbow. He will undergo further tests. Fantasy Tip: Nova was tuned up for eight earned runs, so he wasn't likely going to last much longer anyway. It's uncertain how much time, if any, he will miss. Stay tuned. Share: Yankees | Carlos Beltran back in action Sat, 19 Apr 2014 19:00:27 -0700 New York Yankees OF Carlos Beltran (shoulder, wrist) returned to the starting lineup Saturday, April 19, against the Tampa Bay Rays. He batted third in manager Joe Girardi's lineup and he served as the designated hitter. Share: Yankees | Yangervis Solarte bothered by sore left shin Sat, 19 Apr 2014 11:43:49 -0700 New York Yankees INF Yangervis Solarte (shin) was experiencing soreness in his left shin after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, April 18. The injury was caused after he had fouled a ball off his shin. Share: Yankees | David Robertson expected back soon Sat, 19 Apr 2014 09:24:34 -0700 New York Yankees RP David Robertson (groin) said he expects to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 22. Share: Yankees | Cesar Cabral cut Sat, 19 Apr 2014 08:43:13 -0700 The New York Yankees have designated RP Cesar Cabral for assignment. The team also recalled RP Matt Daley from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Share:  |
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