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| Nomar Garciaparra went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in tonight's 6-3 loss to the Mariners at McAfee Coliseum. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Ryan Rowland-Smith. |
Our View: Garciaparra hit his third homer of 2009, with his previous shot coming way back on May 23 against the Diamondbacks.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI in the A's 6-4 loss to the Rangers on Thursday. |
Our View: Nomar can produce when healthy, but healthy is not something that comes regularly for him these days. It seems like he is always tweaking a muscle or turning an ankle, and he is just not reliable enough to warrant fantasy consideration.
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| According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Nomar Garciaparra injured his quad running out an infield single in Thursday's game. |
Our View: The oft-injured Garciaparra was lifted for a pinch runner, but didn't feel the injury was serious. He's being tested by team doctors and should be considered day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if this turns out to be more than just a "tweak". It is Nomar after all.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 3-for-4 with a run scored on Thursday in the A's 8-5 loss to the Red Sox. Garciaparra is hitting .272 on the season. |
Our View: Nomar can still hit when he is healthy, but unfortunately it seems like he is rarely on the field long enough to contribute to a fantasy squad. He is still a little banged up, so find another option that provides more consistent production.
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| According to MLB.com, A's infielder Nomar Garciaparra is expected to start at first base on Sunday in his team's game against the Rays. This will be the first time since July 3 that he has started a game at that position. |
Our View: Nomar may see more time at first as his health improves, as it may be a platoon situation between Garciaparra and Jason Giambi. If he could get completely healthy and stay that way, he could be a fantasy contributor, but until he shows he can do that owners should stay away.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is not expected to start Wednesday in the A's series finale against the Red Sox, according to MLB.com. The A's training staff has suggested a one-day-on, two-days-off approach with Garciaparra at this point. |
Our View: Nomar will be available to pinch hit on his off days, but for now it looks like he will only be starting a few days a week. His fantasy value was already extremely low, but now he should probably not be owned in any format. You need a guy who will be in the lineup nearly every day.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in tonight's 6-0 win at Boston. |
Our View: Nomar started the game in the DH role, and enjoyed a solid outing against his former team. He has two hits in two of three games so far this month.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will serve as the DH when the Athletics battle the Red Sox at Fenway Park tonight, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Nomar was among Boston's most popular players during his run with the club from 1997-2004. He is worth consideration for deeper fantasy leagues.
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| MLB.com is reporting that A's infielder Nomar Garciaparra was removed from Saturday's game in the sixth inning for precautionary reasons. Manager Bob Geren told the media that the move was made due to the score of the game and the fact the Nomar hasn't seen much time on the field. |
Our View: Nomar is unreliable due to his fading health, and his fantasy value is gone at this point. He isn't quite 100 percent yet, but expect to see him on the field a bit more often going forward.
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| Nomar Garciaparra got the start at first base on Friday and made the most of it. The oft-injured hitter went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the A's embarrassing 15-3 loss to the Indians. |
Our View: The RBI was just Nomah's tenth this season, and despite all the fond memories he has joined many others in the realm of fantasy irrelevance.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Oakland A's infielder Nomar Garciaparra will be limited to pinch hitting duties for the rest of the week due to his chronic calf troubles. Garciaparra may also DH when the team returns to AL play, as the A's don't want to risk hurting the calf anymore. |
Our View: Nomar's chronic calf injury is likely to hinder him the rest of the season, and unless he really starts tearing it up at the dish he may find himself riding the pine for the majority of the season. If he can't play the field on a regular basis, the team can't afford to play him everyday at DH, considering his .259 average. His is a risky fantasy play going forward, even in Al-only leagues. Find someone who you can count on being in the lineup before you take a chance on Nomar.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the A's have activated infielder Nomar Garciaparra off the DL. In a corresponding move, the team sent Aaron Cunningham to Triple-A Sacramento. Garciaparra was out with a strained right calf. |
Our View: Garciaparra had a pinch-hit single last night after being activated before the game, and he is expected to be in the lineup today. Check back to make sure he is playing, but he should be safe to deploy in fantasy lineups.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Nomar Garciaparra took ground balls on Monday. He still has not started running as he recovers from a strained right calf. |
Our View: Nomar looks to be a long way off from returning, but the fact that he is taking a few grounders is a good sign. Things should progress quickly when he is able to start running, but it looks like next week could be the earliest he could return. It may be later than that, however.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is hitting off a tee, but is yet to start running while recovering from a strained right calf, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: Garciaparra won't be activated from the DL on the A's homestand that ends Thursday against Minnesota.
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| Nomar Garciaparra has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained right calf, according to TSN. Pitcher Jeff Gray was recalled from the minors as the adjoining move. |
Our View: This is the second time his calf has landed him on the DL this season. He only held value in AL-only leagues.
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| Nomar Garciaparra sat out his second straight game Monday with tenderness in his right calf, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: That is the same calf that landed him on the DL last month. Manager Bob Geren is hoping Garciaparra is ready to return for tonight's home game against Seattle.
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| Nomar Garciaparra got his first day off Sunday since being activated from the DL two days earlier, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: He was an option for the DH role, but skipper Bob Geren decided to go with Jack Cust instead. Saturday's game went 11 innings, and Geren wanted to give Garciaparra some rest.
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| MLB.com reports that Nomar Garciaparra was activated from the 15-day DL on Friday and he was in the starting lineup at first base for the A's. He had been recovering from a strained calf. He has not played since April 29. |
Our View: Nomar has not been a fantasy factor this season and he probably won't see regular enough playing time to be worth consideration. He was hitting .231 at the time of his injury.
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| The A's will decide if Nomar Garciaparra is fit to come off the DL today, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He has been recovering from a strained right calf. |
Our View: Garciaparra will provide needed depth in the A's infield, but his fantasy value will be limited to AL-only leagues.
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| The Contra Costa Times reports that Nomar Garciaparra, who is dealing with a sore right calf, ran the bases, took ground balls, and took batting practice prior to Monday's game. He is expected to be activated from the DL on Wednesday. |
Our View: Garciaparra would likely join Bobby Crosby at third base, but could also spell Jason Giambi some across the diamond. He does not hold much, if any, fantasy value.
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| Nomar Garciaparra's ailing right calf was sore following his workout Saturday, and it seems that Wednesday might be the best day for him to come off the DL, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: The A's will face Rays' lefty Scott Kazmir on Wednesday. Garciaparra will provide depth to Oakland's infield, but won't hold much fantasy value outside of AL-only leagues.
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| Nomar Garciaparra ran the bases Wednesday and noted that was the first time he really pushed it since landing on the DL with a strained right calf, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: Manager Bob Geren expects to activate Garciaparra either this weekend at Detroit or early next week. He will provide needed depth to the A's infield, but his fantasy value is limited to AL-only leagues.
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| Nomar Garciaparra took batting practice on the field, and he feels that he is making progress in his recovery from a strained right calf, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: This is encouraging, but Garciaparra is still unsure if he will be ready to come off the DL when eligible on Friday.
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| Nomar Garciaparra did some light running Thursday and could be activated from the DL a week from today, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He is recovering from a strained right calf. |
Our View: The A's will be pleased to get him back to provide depth in the infield, but he only holds fantasy value in deeper leagues, with a .231 average over 39 at-bats.
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| Manager Bob Geren is hopeful that Nomar Garciaparra will be ready to come off the DL when first eligible May 14, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He is recovering from a strained right calf. |
Our View: Garciaparra is only hitting .231 over 39 at-bats this season, and is only worth holding in deeper AL-only leagues.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went to Boston to work with a physical therapist for his strained right calf, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: Garciaparra could return to the diamond in mid-May, barring a setback. He was only hitting .231 over 39 at-bats, and should only be stashed in deeper AL-only leagues.
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| Infielder Nomar Garciaparra will land on the 15-day DL on Wednesday due to a right calf strain, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
Our View: For Nomar, a "strain" could lead to months on the sidelines. Mark Ellis will also land on the disabled list, and the A's may need to lean more heavily on Bobby Crosby as a utility infielder.
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| According to the San Fransisco Chronicle, Nomar Garciaparra left Tuesday's game in the second inning with tightness in his calf. He was replaced in the lineup by Bobby Crosby. |
Our View: Nomar dealt with this same issue earlier in the season and appears to have re-aggravated the injury. He may be looking at a DL stint, but we don't yet know the seriousness of the injury.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI as Oakland beat Tampa Bay 5-2 on Saturday. |
Our View: Nomar is 3-for-8 since returning from a calf injury that kept him out for nearly a week. He started at third base and hit sixth today, but was lifted for defensive purposes later in the game.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was held out of Wednesday's game due to cold weather and damp field conditions, but skipper Bob Geren expects Garciaparra to start Friday against the Rays at McAfee Coliseum, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: Garciaparra is only hitting .179 over 28 at-bats this season, and should be left for AL-only and deeper mixed leagues for Friday.
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| Nomar Garciaparra sat out for the fourth time in five games Tuesday with calf tightness, but skipper Bob Geren noted that Garciaparra may be able to return today against the Padres, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: Garciappara is hitting a mere .179 over 28 at-bats this season, and is only worth consideration for AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was out of Oakland's lineup with a tight right calf for the second straight game on Sunday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: Garciaparra seems to have carved out an everyday role in Oakland's lineup when healthy, although that's been a huge problem for him throughout his career. His value seems limited to AL-only or very deep mixed leagues at the moment.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Nomar Garciaparra will be back in the A's lineup for their Friday evening game against Toronto. |
Our View: He was held out of Wednesday's game as a precaution, so he is ready to go tonight. Feel free to put him back in your lineup as well.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Nomar Garciaparra's right calf injury is not that serious and that he withheld playing on Wednesday as a precaution. He hopes to be back in the lineup on Friday. |
Our View: Nomar missed nearly two months of last season with a similar injury. He is among the more injury prone players out there, and his performance so far this season does not warrant much fantasy consideration.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was not in the lineup on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He is still nursing a tight calf. |
Our View: Garciaparra indicated that this is not a major issue and that he is just being cautious. He should be back soon for the A's. Bobby Crosby will start at third with Eric Chavez still out.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was forced out of Tuesday's game against Boston after one inning due to tightness in his right calf, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
Our View: He started the game at third base, and was replaced by Bobby Crosby. His status is uncertain for Wednesday's game.
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| Nomar Garciaparra started and played all nine innings at third base in the A's 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Monday. He was 1-for-4 with a solo home run off of Jon Lester. |
Our View: There's no doubt that Garciaparra enjoyed notching his first round-tripper of the season against the Red Sox, who seemingly gave up on him earlier in his career. However, the veteran did strikeout twice in the game and is hitting just .217 to start the season.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will cover first base for tonight's home game against Boston, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Jason Giambi will serve in the DH role. |
Our View: Garciaparra is only 1-for-9 at McAfee Coliseum so far this season, but may have some success against his former team tonight.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Nomar Garciaparra will start at first base for Oakland on opening day. Jason Giambi will DH, Jack Cust will start in right, and Travis Buck and Daric Barton will start the game as a reserve. |
Our View: The team feels this is there best lineup against left-handers, at least for the time being. Although Nomar was not expected to be an everyday player, it appears that the team is wanting to squeeze him into the lineup ahead of their younger players.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored as the A's beat the Dodgers 9-5 on Monday. He started at first base in the game. |
Our View: Depending on the health of Eric Chavez, who started today at third, Nomar could be the opening day third baseman. It would appear he has less of a chance at anchoring first base as the roster includes Daric Barton and Jason Giambi. He is hitting .407 through 27 spring at-bats.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was 2-for-3 on Saturday as the A's fell to the Giants 8-4. He is an even hitting .500 this spring. |
Our View: Nomar should see a decent number of at-bats this season even though he doesn't have a true position. When healthy he can still hit, but his power is essentially gone now.
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| Manager Bob Geren said the Nomar Garciaparra will play "quite a bit" at third base this season, regardless of Eric Chavez's health, and will also see time at shortstop, first base and designated hitter, according to the San Jose Mercury News. |
Our View: While he may or may not be in the starting lineup Opening Day, it looks like Garciaparra's versatility will allow him to play much more than the typical reserve, which could give him nice value as a late-round sleeper in AL-only drafts. As always, he'll have to stay healthy if he wants to provide any value, something he's had a very tough time with throughout his career.
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| Nomar Garciaparra officially joins the Athletics as his deal has been finalized, according to the Associated Press. It is a one-year deal, but financial details were not disclosed. |
Our View: The 35-year-old vet will provide a right-handed bat at the corner infield spots, and his fantasy value looks to be limited. He could also see time in the DH spot.
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| Nomar Garciaparra has reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Athletics, according to the SF Chronicle. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
Our View: The 35-year-old vet will provide a right-handed bat at the corner infield spots, and his fantasy value looks to be limited.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is nearing a deal with Oakland, according to MLB.com. It will be a one-year contract. |
Our View: The 13-year vet will provide a right-handed bat at the corner infield spots. His fantasy value looks to be limited.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will either decide to sign with the Oakland A's or opt for retirement, according to the Contra Costa Times. When he will make his decision has not been determined. |
Our View: The 35-year-old Garciaparra, who hit .264 in 55 games with the Dodgers a season ago, was reportedly being pursued by the Phillies as well, but they have seemingly withdrawn their name from contention.
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| Oakland is offering Nomar Garciaparra more at-bats than Philadelphia, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
Our View: If the A's do sign Garciaparra, it would not stop them from continuing their pursuit of Orlando Cabrera.
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| ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that the Oakland A's are interested in Nomar Garciaparra to help balance out their lineup, which is weighed down with left-handed hitters. |
Our View: Last season with the Dodgers, Garciaparra went 19-for-56 with four homers and a gaudy 1.067 OPS against left-handed pitching.
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| The Phillies are still interested in Nomar Garciaparra, according to the Wilmington News Journal. |
Our View: The club does not expect an answer from him until the start of spring training, as the 35-year-old is still deciding if he wants to continue playing. He would fill the Phillies' need for a right-handed bat for the bench.
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| The Philadelphia Phillies still consider Nomar Garciaparra as their first choice for a right-handed hitter off the bench, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Garciaparra is 35-years old and has not decided on whether or not he will play in 2009. Garciaparra has been slowed by injuries over the last couple of years but could provide value in a limited role.
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| The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in signing Nomar Garciaparra, though it's unknown if he is going to retire, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: Philly has a need for a right-handed hitter off the bench, which is what Garciaparra would offer. He is now 35 years old, is an injury waiting to happen, and is far removed from the player he once was.
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| Fox Sports reports that free-agent infielder Nomar Garciaparra will be pursued by the Phillies. |
Our View: The 35-year-old has been consistently injured since leaving Boston in 2004. He would have to take a significant paycut no matter where he signs. His limited role would make him virtually worthless for fantasy purposes.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will start at first base and hit fifth on Sunday against left-hander Jamie Moyer, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. In Nomar's postseason career he is batting .318 (34 for 107) with a .380 on-base percentage, a .598 slugging percentage, seven HRs and 23 RBI. |
Our View: Garciaparra hit .339 against left-handers this season. He is replacing James Loney in the lineup who has hit .249 against southpaws this season.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will likely start at first base when the Dodgers face the Phillies in Game 3 of the NLCS, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. |
Our View: James Loney is 3-for-7 in the series, but Garciaparra smoked lefties this year (1.067 OPS) and the Dodgers are going up against Jamie Moyer.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will manage the Dodgers today, according to the SF Chronicle. |
Our View: Joe Torre traditionally hands the managing role to a veteran on the last day of the regular season. The Dodgers are the AL West champions and their finale at San Francisco holds no significance.
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| Nomar Garciaparra once again got the start over James Loney against the lefty starter Shawn Estes on Wednesday. Garciaparra once again made Torre look like a genius. He was 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs, and two RBI. |
Our View: Nomar has hit lefties dramatically better than righties this season. Against southpaws he is batting .339 with a 1.067 OPS.
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| Nomar Garciaparra did not severely injure his left knee while stumbling on the basepaths, and could be ready to play this weekend against the Giants, according to the AP. |
Our View: He broke loose some scar tissue, but did not cause addition damage to his previously sprained ligament. He should be available to fantasy owners for the final week of the regular season.
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| Nomar Garciaparra left the Dodgers game in the fourth inning with an apparent left knee injury, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Our View: James Loney replaced Nomar in the Dodgers lineup. We will keep you updated on the injury as news comes available.
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| Nomar Garciaparra started against lefthander Jeff Francis on Friday night and finished 1-for-2 with two runs and a walk. |
Our View: Nomar hits lefties at a .300 clip while he has tagged righties at only .204 Torre may continue to platoon him with Loney as long as Garciaparra continues to hit.
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| Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. |
Our View: Garciaparra may be a useful fantasy player, but he just gets hurt too often to be trusted. If you have another option, use it.
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| Nomar Garciaparra, out since July 28th, is expected to return from his injured left knee on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. "He seems comfortable," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. "As I said, he probably didn't need this long, but where we were at the time, he basically agreed to go on because our situation at the time." |
Our View: Nomar is hitting .279 overall with five home runs in just 86 AB on the year, and should re-enter the starting lineup at shortstop. If he really is healthy he can still hit, but he has already missed over 80 games this season due to injury.
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| Nomar Garciaparra said his sprained left knee is "pretty close" to being 100 percent and that he should be ready to be activated from the DL Tuesday, according to the LA Times. |
Our View: Garciaparra has been a solid hitter when healthy this season, and could provide a boost to fantasy owners down the stretch, if his knee actually proves to be 100 percent.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was finally placed on the DL on Friday because of a mild sprain to his MCL in his left knee, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Nomar's move to the DL will open up a roster spot for Manny Ramirez. Angel Berroa will be the regular at short.
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| A decision on whether to place Nomar Garciaparra on the DL will be made in "the next couple of days," manager Joe Torre told the LA Times. Nomar is dealing with a sprained MCL. |
Our View: We expect Nomar to be headed to the DL. Angel Berroa will handle the shortstop duties, though the Dodgers are desperately trying to swing a trade.
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| A sprained MCL will limit Nomar Garciaparra over the next few days, and if progress isn't made over that time, the veteran could be headed to the DL for the third time this season, according to the LA Daily News. "I think he felt it more (Monday)," manager Joe Torre said. "I'm not sure if there was puffiness in there or not. He had it wrapped up when I saw him on the trainer's table." |
Our View: Is anyone really surprised? The bummer is that Nomar was actually swinging the bat well.
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| Nomar Garciaparra has a sprained MCL according to the Daily News. What we are being told is that he will have "very little" activity over the next few days, then will "progress to baseball activity as tolerated." |
Our View: It doesn't appear he is headed to the DL just yet. Regardless, the shortsop, who had been hitting well, will not be playing for a while.
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| Nomar Garciaparra left Sunday's game with left knee irritation. It is unknown what the extent of the injury is at this point. |
Our View: Nomar had been hitting .360 since the break and this is a hit to a Dodgers lineup that often struggles to score. He had been riding a nine-day healthy streak prior to Sunday. We'll be keeping an eye on this.
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| Nomar Garciaparra hit a bases loaded single and went 1-for-3 with two RBI, helping the Dodgers beat Washington 3-2. |
Our View: Garciaparra has been great in July, hitting over .300 on the month, raising his average from .226 to .277.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is not in Monday night's lineup against the Rockies, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Angel Berroa will start at shortstop. |
Our View: The Dodgers appear to just be giving Nomar a night off. It's too bad, since he's been hitting well.
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| Nomar Garciaparra recorded a pair of home runs on Friday during a 3-for-5 night. He had three RBI hitting out of the five-hole. |
Our View: Nomah has been respectable since his return but this was by far his best game. It's still too early to jump on the bandwagon with Garciaparra, although he does have three position eligibility and is hitting in a good spot of the order for a team capable of scoring more often.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is hitting only .276 over his last 10 games, but he has knocked in seven runs while playing a solid shortstop with no errors in eight games. |
Our View: Nomar has suited up for eight games at third base as well, and is clearly going to be a valuable NL only option the rest of the way if he can manage to stay healthy long enough to find the groove with his stroke.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 2-for-3 with two RBI helping the Dodgers return to the win column with a 9-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Sunday afternoon. |
Our View: Garciappara, who hit leadoff for the first time in six years on Saturday, batted out of the cleanup spot on Sunday.
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| Nomar Garciaparra hit leadoff for the Dodgers yesterday, something he had not done in six years, according to the Los Angeles Times. "We'll sacrifice the speed to get someone who'll give us quality at-bats," Joe Torre said. |
Our View: Garciaparra is hitting just .228 on the year with an on-base percentage of only .313, not something that would necessarily be considered "quality." He is hitting just .158 in his last seven games, and should not be on fantasy rosters at the moment.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will get the day off and will not be in the lineup today, according to the Los Angeles Times. Manager Joe Torre said he expects him to be in the lineup the rest of the week. |
Our View: Garciaparra has played well since his return from the DL, hitting .286 with a 1.055 OPS. Nomar is a decent option in NL-only leagues. He has never hit lower than .283 in seasons when he has played at least 60 games.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 1-for-3, but his one hit was a big one. The Dodgers first baseman hit his second home run of the season to help the Dodgers defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Monday night. |
Our View: If Garciaparra can stay healthy, he will assist his fantasy owners in the second half of the season. But managers have a better chance of being struck by lightening than watching Nomar play in 60-70 games the rest of the way.
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| Nomar Garciaparra has been activated from the disabled list, according to The Sports Network. |
Our View: Garciaparra will likely see some playing time because the Dodgers are not exactly an offensive juggernaut. Be wary of putting him on your fantasy roster only to see him get injured again, however.
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| In wake of Rafael Furcal's announcement of back surgery, Nomar Garciaparra is rushing back from rehab and will join the team on Friday, according to the L.A. Daily News. |
Our View: Pretty gutsy. I mean, his left calf was strained just two moths ago. Could he possibly have recovered this fast? Still, Nomar might see some regular playing time. Rookie Blake DeWitt saw his average drop nearly 40 points in June. The combo of Angel Berroa and Luis Maza isn't exactly sparking fear in many opponents either.
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| Nomar Garciaparra told the Los Angeles Times he hopes to go on a minor-league rehab assignment next week. Garciaparra worked in the cages and did some running on Tuesday in an attempt to break up the scar tissue in his right calf. |
Our View: Nomar is eligible to come off the disabled list today, but won't join the team for another 1-2 weeks minimum.
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| Nomar Garciaparra plans to resume baseball activities on Tuesday, according to the LA Times. That would be five days after his physical therapist advised he rest his strained calf for 10 days. Manager Joe Torre said, "Nomar decided. This is something that has been tough to get a grip on. You have to rely on how he feels. The whole thing is his call." |
Our View: He is eligible to come off the DL on June 25, but the team did not specify when he is expected back.
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| Nomar Garciaparra's physical therapist advised him to cease baseball activities for 10 days to rest the strained right calf that flared up on him earlier in the week, according to the LA Times.
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Our View: He is eligible to come off the DL on June 25, but it does not appear that he will be ready at that time.
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| Nomar Garciaparra fared well in his first rehab game (at Triple-A Las Vegas) on Tuesday as he hit a homer, but was forced to sit out Wednesday's game due to soreness in his strained right calf, according to the LA Times. |
Our View: Nomar is scheduled to rest on Thursday, but is expected to be able to resume practicing on Friday. He is eligible to come off the DL on June 25, but may not be ready at that time.
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| Nomar Garciaparra (strained calf) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: With Rafael Fucal still on the DL, and Chin-lung Hu on the Triple-A disable list, Garciaparra will likely play shortstop when he is activated from the DL, possibly by the weekend if all goes well.
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| Nomar Garciaparra believes he will be able to start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times notes. The veteran infielder is eligible to come off the DL on June 25. Garciaparra is out due to a strained left calf. |
Our View: Nomar will surely need more than a token two or three days. He's been out since late April and is expected to return to shortstop. We'll continue to monitor his progress.
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| The Dodgers report plans to move Nomar Garciaparra to shortstop are likely to come to fruition, thanks to the continued struggles for health for Rafael Furcal, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Our View: Manager Joe Torre told reporters he hopes to see Nomar starting a rehab assignment in the minors within the next week, allowing him to progress towards a return to the majors and the shortstop position. Garciaparra, a five-time All-Star at shortstop, has not played the position in three years. He was originally scheduled to play third base, but he suffered a hand injury in spring training, and rookie Blake DeWitt has since established himself at that position.
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| Nomar Garciaparra took part in Dodgers batting practice on Tuesday. |
Our View: It's not much, but it is a sign that the Dodgers have not completely given up on him despite multiple major-league prospects at the corners.
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| Dodger infielder Nomar Garciaparra recently completed a full battery of of medical tests and doctors now believe his constant struggles with frequent calf pulls may be the result of unidentified blood-flow problems, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Our View: Garciaparra, who sat out three weeks because of a strained left calf last summer, went on the disabled list April 26 with another strain in the same area. And while he doesn't consider the situation career-threatening, until doctors find the reason for the problem the six-time All-Star said they have no idea how to treat it.
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| The Dodgers moved Nomar Garciaparra to the 60-day DL Saturday, which means he won't be eligible to return until June 25, according to the LA Daily News. Garciaparra has been recovering slowly from a strained left calf. |
Our View: With Blake DeWitt hitting well, there was no need to rush Nomar back. What originally looked like a minimum DL stint has turned into at least a two-month stay for the former star.
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| Nomar Garciaparra underwent some tests on his strained left calf that revealed, well, a strained left calf, according to the LA Daily News. The third baseman was being looked at to determine why his progress has stalled. "We just wait for him to feel better," manager Joe Torre said. |
Our View: Nomar has been out nearly a month, and a return doesn't appear to be on the horizon.
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| Nomar Garciaparra's recovery from a strained left calf appears to have stalled, and the Dodgers third baseman is scheduled to undergo a battery of tests this week. "This thing just won't go away," Torre told the LA Times. "He's tried to run and jog and it's still there." |
Our View: Not one experienced fantasy owners should be surprised by this.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is still experiencing trouble with his strained calf, and now more tests are being ordered since the leg has failed to respond as hoped, according to MLB.com. "It won't go away," manager Joe Torre said. "He tried to run and jog and it's still there. It's frustrating to him. We talked yesterday. He'll get it checked when we get home." |
Our View: So much for Nomar playing some shortstop with Rafael Furcal out. With Nomar unable to get healthy, look for Blake DeWitt to continue to get most of the work at third base for the Dodgers.
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| Nomar Garciaparra may be used at shortstop if he returns to the diamond before the injured Rafael Furcal, according to the LA Times. Manager Joe Torre said, "He was taking groundballs at shortstop Tuesday. He volunteered that he could do this. And I certainly would be open to it."
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Our View: Torre would use Nomar at shortstop, so the team could keep Blake DeWitt at third base. This move could be advantageous (roster flexibility) for Garciaparra owners, if their league allows him to be designated as a shortstop or corner infielder.
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| Nomar Garciaparra (left calf) still is not healthy enough to return to game action, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. "I felt like I could push it more, so that was good," he said. "I was able to run harder. But at the same time, I couldn't do as much as I wanted to do. There was some tightness and some soreness there, so I had to back off." |
Our View: Nomar hopes to be able to take some groundballs and possibly hit in the cage on Wednesday, but like it has been in recent years with the former great, he just can't seem to keep that body of his healthy.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will travel with the Dodgers to Milwaukee and take part in an early workout on Tuesday, according to the LA Times. Garciaparra said he started jogging Friday and that his strained right calf hasn't bothered him.
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Our View: Garciaparra might be sent on a minor league rehab assignment after that. As previously reported, he could be activated for the series opener against the Angels on May 16 in Anaheim.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is expected to begin a short rehab assignment on Monday, according to the LA Times. He is recovering from a strained left calf. |
Our View: He could be activated for the series opener against the Angels on May 16 in Anaheim.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is walking without discomfort in his strained left calf, and will start hitting and throwing today, according to the LA Times. |
Our View: He would be able to come off the DL this weekend, barring any setbacks.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is headed back to the DL according to MLB.com. He suffered a strained calf during battle with the Rockies last night, which is the same injury that landed him on the DL last season. |
Our View: Blake DeWitt will be called back up from the minors. Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in. DeWitt is back on the fantasy radar, if only for a brief time.
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| Nomar Garciaparra left Friday's game against the Rockies in the ninth inning, due to a strained left calf, according to the AP. The severity of the injury is yet to be decided. |
Our View: Garciaparra just returned from the DL, and now he suffers anoter ailment. The team could bring back Blake DeWitt if Nomar is forced to miss any time.
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| Nomar Garciaparra returned to the lineup on Monday to produce three hits including his first home run of the season for the Dodgers. |
Our View: Nomar hit in the third slot tonight and it was vintage Nomar as he doubled his average from .100 to .200. He may continue to be in out of the lineup with injuries, but Nomar can still hit when healthy.
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| The Dodgers are trying to ease Nomar Garciaparra back into action. The veteran sat out on Sunday and is struggling on defense. "I don't think he is where he needs to be yet," manager Joe Torre tells the Los Angeles Times. "I think we still have a little time to evaluate where he is when he gets back to full strength." Garciaparra missed the first three weeks due to a broken right hand. |
Our View: We expect Nomar to get the majority of the starts at third until Andy LaRoche can return, but rookie Blake DeWitt may need to rotate in every few days in the short term.
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| Nomar Garciaparra was activated on Wednesday from the DL, two days ahead of schedule, this according to the AP. “We were going to activate him on Friday, anyway. But with a left-handed pitcher going tonight, there was really nothing to prevent him from playing," manager Joe Torre said. |
Our View: To make room for Nomar they team sent down Ramon Troncos. Look for Nomar to get right in there tonight to face Paul Maholm of the Pirates.
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| Nomar Garciaparra will be activated from the DL on Friday, according to MLB.com. Manager Joe Torre stated, "I spoke with him earlier and he's fine. He had a good day." The plan is for Garciaparra to play in one more rehab assignment early Wednesday, then rejoin the Dodgers on Thursday.
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Our View: He will push Blake DeWitt for the third base gig when he returns, but DeWitt is still worth hanging on to in case he outplays Nomar or if he suffers another setback.
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 0-for-4 in his rebab assignment for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, according to the LA Times. He is notably 0- for-7 in his two minor league games.
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Our View: Manager Torre commented that he could be with the Dodgers on their upcoming five-game trip, which starts in Atlanta on Friday.
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| Nomar Garciaparra could come off the DL and join the Dodgers as early as Monday, according to the LA Daily News. He reported no negative effects from having taken regular batting practice on Monday, and he even joined the early session on Tuesday. He hasn't played in a game since March 7, due to his microfracture in his right hand. All indications are that when the Dodgers start a six-game homestand on Friday, Garciaparra will be in Sacramento beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas. That would place him on target to potentially return against the Pirates (series starts April 14), because he doesn't figure to need a lengthy rehab. The fantasy stock of Blake DeWitt drops with this news.
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| Nomar Garciaparra is suffering from a microfracture in his right hand, and is expected to open the season on the 15-day DL, according to MLB.com. Blake DeWitt is expected to be the starter at third base at the beginning of the season. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra still had sharp pains in his fractured wrist on Thursday, though he was able to field grounders without a sleeve he had been wearing to reduce swelling, according to the LA Times. He wasn't sure when he'd be able to swing a bat again, and it's looking unlikely that he'll be avaialble for opening day. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra, dealing with a microfracture in a small bone on his right wrist, will not swing a bat until next week, according to MLB.com. Manager Joe Torre said that Nomar is "doubtful" for opening day. "Everybody wants to predict. I'm not," said Garciaparra. "I have no control over it. I'm looking one day at a time. That's all I can do." Torre said that Tony Abreu was the logical front-runner to start at third in the opener. However, the Dodgers are reportedly interested in trading for a fill-in, with Ronnie Belliard, Mark Loretta and Morgan Ensberg as possibilities. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra had an MRI which revealed a microfracture in a small bone on his right wrist, according to the LA Daily News. He received a cortisone shot in the soft tissue to avoid swelling and will be re-examined in a few days. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra took batting practice on Tuesday and tells the Los Angeles Times that his right hand/wrist still hurts when he hits. Previous reports suggested he would return to action on Thursday. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra won't return to spring action until Thursday, according to the AP. He's still dealing with soreness in his wrist after being hit by a ball March 7. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra hit off a tee with a fungo bat Wednesday for the second straight day. He hasn't played since a beaning last Friday left him with a sore right wrist. "That's the beauty of spring training," Garciaparra said on MLB.com. "Instead of pushing it, you can kind of take your time." The Dodgers third baseman said he still feels pain, but swelling in his wrist had begun to subside. Consider Nomar day-to-day for now. He should be good to go by next week. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra will miss the Dodgers trip to China with his injured right wrist, this according to MLB.com. Mike Sweeney (knee), will also miss the trip. The Dodgers still believes the injury is a bruise and not a broken bone, but the team is taking it easy considering the fact that the injury is close to where he had surgery in 2000. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was hit by a pitch above his right wrist Friday and left the game, according to the LA Times. X-rays came back negative. After Garciaparra exited, his replacement and competition to start at third base, Andy LaRoche, tore a ligament in his thumb. LaRoche will miss 8-10 weeks, so Garciaparra will be the Dodgers starter at the hot corner when the season begins. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra homered for Los Angeles on Friday, the same day he learned he was no longer in a positional battle. Andy LaRoche and Garciaparra were fighting for playing time at third base but LaRoche tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb during action on Friday and will miss 8-10 weeks. Garciaparra's fantasy value spikes in NL-only formats with the injury to LaRoche. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra went 1-for-2 on Thursday and Andy LaRoche was 1-for-1 as the two began what should be a spirited battle for the Dodgers starting 3B spot. Garciaparra has the accolades, LaRoche the youth and potential, and as a result this is one of the most interesting battles in Dodgers camp this season. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra has the inside track on being the Dodgers starting third basemen this year according to manager Joe Torre, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. "I explained to him that being the veteran guy, he has the inside track as far as being the starting third baseman. But we will (start the season) with the best 25 (players) we can get." Andy LaRoche will still be heard from before this decision is made, but don't forget that Nomar could still be a .300 hitter with some decent pop if given the chance to play. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra is in a battle for the starting spot at 3B for the Dodgers with Andy LaRoche, and since he has been working out at 3B and SS in camp, some are taking that to mean that he is destined for a utility role this season. "I've done this before and it's meant nothing when the season starts," he said. "I'll get my work in so I'm ready to go when the season starts," according to a report at MLB.com. Joe Torre also said that nothing should be read into anything that has happened in camp so far, so it really appears that Nomar's performance will dictate his role this season. |
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| Dodgers manager Joe Torre is considering the idea of using Nomar Garciaparra as a regular pinch-hitter, and as a utility infielder, because he could "give me flexibility with his versatility," according to the LA Times. Torre added that he'd understand that moving Garciaparra to a reserve role could be a sensitive issue. "The whole thing about [becoming a bench player] is resolving it with yourself," Torre said. "It's trying to make sense of the whole thing." Garciaparra will be pushed by Andy LaRoche for the starting job at third base. It'll be an interesting competition this spring, just as interesting as seeing how the veteran Garciaparra would handle moving to a reserve role if he loses the battle. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra, activated Sept. 4 after missing 19 games because of a strained left calf, didn't start for the second straight game Thursday. "Nomar's not 100 percent," Grady Little told the AP. "It's very likely he won't be ready to play every day the rest of the season. That's a tough injury." |
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| The Dodgers activated Nomar Garciaparra from the DL Tuesday. Garciaparra has been on the DL since Aug. 14 with a strained left calf. Garciaparra is only able to jog now and will be used just as a pinch hitter until he can run, according to the AP. |
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| An MRI revealed that Nomar Garciaparra's strained left calf has yet to completely heal. "We're waiting for him to feel comfortable and not to worry too much that he can play," trainer Stan Conte said, according to the LA Times. At this point, the Dodgers hope to activate him next week and use him as a pinch-hitter until he's 100 percent healthy. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra still is unable to run without experiencing pain in his strained left calf. "It's one of those things where it will tell me," said Garciaparra, according to the LA Times. He was eligible to come off the disabled list on Thursday, but it appears he won't be back in the mix until at least the middle of next week. |
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| Grady Little expects Nomar Garciaparra to return this season, as soon as he can run, the AP reports. Garciaparra is on the 15-day DL because of a strained left calf. "I got confidence in him in the month of September," Little said. The LA skipper tends to be optimistic in these sorts of situations, so we'll hold off on Garciaparra until we hear the medical staff make a definitive statement. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra, on the DL with a strained calf, is hitting and fielding groundballs, but he has yet to begin running, according to the LA Times. "I'll probably build up to that sometime this week," he said. Nomar is eligible to return from the DL on Wednesday, but it's clear he won't be ready by then. As of right now, there is no firm date set for his return. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra has resumed most baseball activities. However, he has yet to test his strained left calf by running, according to the LA Times. Garciaparra is eligible to return to action this week, but until he's able to run confidently on his injured calf, he'll remain on the disabled list. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra, on the DL with a strained left calf, swung a bat on Tuesday, according to the LA Times. Manager Grady Little says Garciaparra remains on a go-slow approach and probably won't step up his rehab until next week. Nomar is eligible to return later this month, but it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to go by then. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a strained left calf. Shea Hillenbrand got the start in Garciaparra's place and went 1-for-3 with a walk. The Dodgers are optimistic that the injury is not serious. |
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| After spending the past season and a half as the Dodgers' first baseman, Nomar Garciaparra will move to third base, perhaps as early as Friday, according to the AP. "We're trying to get ourselves in a position where we can be the best we can be, and that option right now is there for us," manager Grady Little said. "Nomar's 100 percent on board. He's been over there before. It's not a strange place for him." |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was available Sunday off the bench after missing Saturday's game with flulike symptoms, according to the Associated Press. The illness shouldn't keep Nomar out of your lineup this week, but his lack of power might. |
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| The Dodgers were without Nomar Garciaparra on Saturday because of the flu. The Los Angeles Daily News reports he was sent back to the hotel to avoid spreading the illness. Consider Garciaparra day-to-day for now, but it is doubtful he's going to recover in time for Sunday's game. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was back in the lineup on Tuesday after being held out for two games, according to the AP. "It's time to put him back in there," manager Grady Little said. "It has been my experience that it's very beneficial to a lot of (slumping) players. Hopefully that's the case with him." Garciaparra, who was in a 5-for-30 drought, went 1-for-4. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was out of the starting lineup on Monday for the second straight game. Manager Grady Little said he wanted Nomar to get a two- or three-day break, according to the AP. Garciaparra has been struggling at the plate lately, hitting just .231 over the last 19 games, so maybe some time off will do him some good. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was held out of Wednesday's lineup as he's in a 2-for-21 slump, Grady Little told the AP. "He just needs a day or so to reboot and recollect himself, and he'll be fine," Little said. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra is slated to get a routine day off Sunday, according to the LA Times. He's played in all 15 of the Dodgers' games thus far and is hitting .293. |
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| The Dodgers and Nomar Garciaparra have finalized a contract that will keep him with the team for the next two seasons, according to the LA Times. The contract extension will pay Garciaparra $18 million. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra and the Dodgers appear close to finalizing terms of a two-year contract extension, according to the LA Times. "We are close to a deal with Nomar, not there yet, but close," GM Ned Colletti said. |
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| The Dodgers are moving closer to re-signing Nomar Garciaparra to a two-year deal, acccording to FoxSports.com. Nomar hit .303 with 20 homers and 93 RBI in 122 games last year. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra has a tear in his left quadriceps and will not be in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS, according to the AP. An MRI revealed the tear. Manager Grady Little said that Garciaparra would be available to pinch hit but likely will not start another game this year even if the Dodgers advance in the playoffs. |
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| The Dodgers lost Nomar Garciaparra in the sixth inning Thursday night after he re-injured his left quadriceps, according to the AP. He suffered the injury trying to beat out an infield grounder leading off the sixth inning. "You try to give it that little extra to beat it out," Garciaparra said. "I felt it pull." His status for Game 3 is uncertain. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra said he wasn't restricted by his side, quadriceps and knee injuries during yesterday's workout, according to the LA Times. He was rested late in the season and appears set to play today. |
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| The Dodgers are expected to hold Nomar Garciaparra out of the lineup again today, according to the LA Times. Garciaparra missed yesterday's game after aggravating his strained side the day before. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra left Friday's game in the eighth inning after aggravating his strained oblique muscle, the Dodgers official site reports. "That's as much grimacing as I've ever seen on his face," said manager Grady Little. Garciaparra hasn't played a full game in the last four days, and his status for the next two games is up in the air. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra is expected to sit out Thursday's game, according to the AP. He's battling a sore quad and didn't play a full game Wednesday; he also had to pull up at first base on a hit that normally would have been an easy double. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra will probably start every game the rest of the way despite his sore quad, Grady Little told the AP. The Dodgers play six games on the road next week, three at Colorado and three at San Francisco. It's conceivable that Garciaparra could sit on the weekend if the Dodgers were to be eliminated from the playoff hunt before then, but given that they're still just 1.5 games from the NL West lead and a half-game behind Philadelphia in the wild-card race, there's a solid chance the games will have meaning. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was out of the starting lineup due to the sore left quad that has dogged him for the past few weeks, according to the AP. Garciaparra was able to pinch hit in the seventh and lined out to center. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was out of the starting lineup again on Sunday because of a strained left quadriceps but did pinch hit. He's expected to be back in the lineup on Monday. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra did not play Saturday due to the strained left quad that knocked him out of Friday's game after six innings, according to the AP. Garciaparra, listed as day-to-day, suffered the injury running to first base. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra was forced to exit last night's game after six innings due to a strained left quadriceps, according to the LA Times. The Dodgers consider him to be day-to-day. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra got a precautionary day-off on Saturday, according to the Orange County Register. His knee is fine, and he is expected to start on Sunday. |
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| James Loney, not Nomar Garciaparra, got the start at first base for the Dodgers on Saturday. There is no news on Garciaparra being hurt, as it just seems as if the Dodgers are letting him rest his sore knee, which isn't 100%. Don't worry about Nomar getting the day off, unless he isn't in the lineup on Sunday, either. He did pinch-hit, and flied to left. |
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| The Dodgers activated Nomar Garciaparra from the DL, according to the AP. He had been sidelined since July 25 with a sprained right knee. "These injuries can take anywhere from four to six weeks until you're 100 percent, but I don't think anybody's 100 percent out there right now -- and neither will I be," he said. Nomar was back in the starting lineup Wednesday, batting third and playing first base. |
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| The Dodgers are expected to activate Nomar Garciaparra from the disabled list on Wednesday, according to the official team website. Garciaparra has been sidelined with a strained ligament in his right knee. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra should be activated by the Dodgers from the disabled list this week, though that likely won't happen until at least Wednesday, according to the LA Times. He's recovering from a strained ligament in his right knee. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra, who is on the disabled list with a strained ligament in his knee, could come off the disabled list on Wednesday, according to the L.A. Daily News. "We'll have to wait and see," manager Grady Little said. "There is nothing definite until you get him on the field playing." |
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| The Dodgers placed Nomar Garciaparra on the 15-day DL Sunday with a strained ligament in his right knee, according to the AP. "I think it's the best thing," Garciaparra said. "My knee was making some progress, but running the bases was the most difficult thing." The move is retroactive to July 25. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra, out with a right knee injury, isn't expected to return to action before Tuesday, according to the LA Times. "I feel [the sprain] when I swing the bat," Garciaparra said. He has been out with the injury since Monday. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra could be out for a week because of an injury to his right knee suffered when he awkwardly covered second base on Monday, according to the LA Times. Garciaparra was replaced in the lineup last night by Olmedo Saenz, who should continue to play while Garciaparra is out. |
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