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| Darin Erstad is on the Marlins' radar, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Erstad only hit .194 over 134 at-bats with Houston in 2009, but Florida is considering signing him. The 35-year-old vet would like to continue to playing in the majors this season.
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| The Houston Chronicle reports that Darin Erstad missed his second consecutive game Wednesday with back spasms. |
Our View: He injured the back during a routine running drill and it looks like Father Time may be catching up with Erstad. He is considered day-to-day, but there is no timetable for his return.
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| Darin Erstad has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a strained left hamstring, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The 35-year-old vet holds little fantasy value as a reserve. He is batting .185 over 92 at-bats this season.
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| The Houston Chronicle reports that Darin Erstad went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in his first Double-A rehab outing. |
Our View: Erstad's hamstring didn't bother him during the outing and he got five innings in left field to test it. Barring any setback he could return to the Astros after just one more rehab start.
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| According to the Houston Chronicle, Darin Erstad (hamstring) likely won't return from the disabled list when first eligible. |
Our View: Erstad's required DL stint is up on Monday, but the backup first baseman hasn't started running at full speed yet. He's only gotten as far as light jogging and could be delayed quite a bit in his return.
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| Darin Erstad (left hamstring) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to Alyson Footer of MLB.com. |
Our View: Erstad was forced to leave the team's game Saturday with the injury. Matt Kata has been called up to take his roster spot. Erstad is hitting just .185 in 92 at-bats this season.
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| Darin Erstad is likely to land on the disabled list Sunday after leaving the team's Saturday game with a strained left hamstring, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: He will be reevaluated on Monday, but there is apparently a zero percent chance that he will play today. Erstad is batting just .185 with one home run in 2009, and is not an option at first base or outfield in any format.
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| Darin Erstad left Saturday's game at Los Angeles with a left hamstring strain, according to Alyson Footer's twitter page. |
Our View: The severity of the ailment is yet to be determined. He shouldn't be missed in fantasy leagues if forced to miss time, as he is merely a reserve with Houston.
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| Darin Erstad drove in the game's only run in the ninth inning Sunday to give the Astros a 1-0 win over the Nats. |
Our View: Barring catastrophic injury to Carlos Lee, Hunter Pence, or Michael Bourn, Erstad will see limited playing time. His value will be limited, even in the deepest of NL-only leagues.
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| Updating a previous report, Darin Erstad suffered a small fracture in his right cheek after being hit by a line drive on Monday. He is not expected to miss any playing time. |
Our View: Erstad will likely be a reserve outfielder for the Astros this season. As a result, he holds very little fantasy value.
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| Darin Erstad was injured when a ball took an awkward hop off the grass and struck him on his right cheekbone, according to MLB.com. He has a bit of swelling, but expects to be fine. |
Our View: Erstad's fantasy value will be limited while serving as a backup outfielder.
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| Astros beat writer Krysten Oliphant reports that the team has signed veteran outfielder Darin Erstad and right-handed pitcher Brian Moehler to one-year extensions, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Erstad gets a $1.75MM deal plus bonuses and Moehler nets a $2.3 million extension and bonuses; he has an option for 2010. Erstad and Moehler have been a couple of bright spots among Ed Wade's offseason acquisitions.
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| Darin Erstad has received a contract extension through the 2009 season, according to the AP. Erstad will make $1.75 million plus bonuses next season. |
Our View: The 34-year-old was hitting .293 with three homers and 26 RBI (over 263 at-bats) heading into Friday’s game against the Cardinals.
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| Darin Erstad is expected to handle the bulk of the starts in left field in place of the injured Carlos Lee, according to the Houston Chronicle. Ty Wigginton will also see some time in left. |
Our View: Erstad is an option for larger NL-only leagues, as he is hitting .284 with 12 doubles, two homers, 21 RBI, and 30 runs scored over 201 at-bats.
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| Darin Erstad has claimed the starting job in center field from Michael Bourn, according to the Houston Chronicle. "We're just going to play Darin for the most part," Houston manager Cecil Cooper said. |
Our View: Bourn simply was not getting on base enough to justify him being out there on a daily basis. Erstad is having a decent year, though he does not do anything well enough to warrant giving him a spot on fantasy rosters.
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| A few contending teams have been looking into acquiring the services of Astros outfielder and first baseman Darin Erstad, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Erstad is surprisingly having a nice year, hitting over .300. He isn't much of a fantasy option, however, with only two home runs and 15 RBI in part-time duty.
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| Darin Erstad is starting in center field and leading off for the Astros on Monday night as the team begins a series against the Pirates at PNC Park. |
Our View: Michael Bourn is out of the starting lineup and Hunter Pence is hitting sixth in the batting order.
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| Darin Erstad went 2-for-4 and recorded the Astros' lone RBI in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Milwaukee. |
Our View: He raised his season average to .315 over 73 at-bats, with 12 RBI. The veteran can still get the job done, and has proven to be a solid contributor off the Astros' bench this season. He shouldn't be considered for your fantasy squad, however.
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| Staring for an injured Michael Bourn, Darin Erstad had three hits and scored a run for the Astros. |
Our View: Bourn is dealing with a groin injury, never a good thing for a speed demon, so there is a chance that Erstad could see some more AB over the next week or so. Only worth rostering in an NL Only leagues, Erstad is long past the days when he could carry a fantasy squad, so leave him on waivers in mixes leagues.
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| Darin Erstad is filling in for the injured Lance Berkman at first base, according to the Houston Chronicle. Berkman is dealing with a neck sprain, and Erstad has registered two hits over five at-bats this season. |
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| Darin Erstad will get a start this weekend in place of either Carlos Lee or Hunter Pence. "I am going to have to force (Lee) sometimes to take a day off, and Hunter is the same way," manager Cecil Cooper tells the Houston Chronicle. "We just have to do it. These guys have to get at-bats. You can't depend on them if you don't play them." Fantasy owners shouldn't panic if Lee or Pence isn't in the lineup on one of these upcoming days. |
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| The Astros signed Darin Erstad to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday. The deal also has various performance incentives. Erstad, who has played in just 127 games over the last two seasons because of injury, will provide depth in the outfield and at first base for Houston. |
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| The White Sox declined their $3.5 million club option on Darin Erstad, according to the AP. The team was forced to pay a $225,000 buyout. Erstad dealt with various injuries in 2007 and hit just .248 with four homers in 310 at-bats. He'll catch on somewhere this offseason, but it will likely be in a reserve role. |
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| Darin Erstad had to leave Thursday's game early after suffering an apparent hamstring injury during an at-bat in the sixth inning. Erstad crumpled to the ground immediately after hitting a fly ball to center field, then got up and limped off the field and into the clubhouse while holding his left hamstring. |
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| Darin Erstad was activated off the disabled list Tuesday and went 1-for-1 off the bench. He's returning from an ankle injury, and for what it's worth, he didn't hit much on a lengthy rehab assignment (6-for-47) at Triple-A. |
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| Darin Erstad's recovery from a sprained left ankle has been delayed by a stiff neck. The new injury forced him to miss two games on his rehab assignment, according to the Daily Southtown. "The ankle, he actually started to run well," general manager Ken Williams said. "Without the neck issue, he probably would be back by now." If that's really the case, look for Erstad to come off the disabled list a few days after he resumes his rehab assignment. |
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| Darin Erstad, who is recovering from a bum left ankle, is scheduled to commence his rehab assignment on Monday, according to the Associated Press. Erstad will spend his rehab time in Triple-A. He hasn’t exactly been quick to recover from this injury, so the jury remains out on when he’ll actually return to the majors. |
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| Darin Erstad still is dealing with the effects of a sprained ankle. However, he plans to test it out on a rehab assignment this week, according to the Chicago Tribune. If the joint responds well, he hopes to be activated from the disabled list following the All-Star break. |
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| Darin Erstad (sprained left ankle) had a long toss session and hit off a tee Thursday, the AP reports. |
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| Darin Erstad re-injured his ankle on Friday, the same day he was taken off the disabled list because of a sprained ankle. He will undergo further evaluation. |
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| Darin Erstad (ankle) could be back in the lineup Friday, Ozzie Guillen told the AP. The White Sox sent Jerry Owens back to Triple-A Charlotte to open up a roster spot for Erstad. |
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| Darin Erstad was eligible to come off the disabled list Friday but wasn't quite ready to do so. He said Sunday that he's optimistic about returning to action soon, though, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. However, he still was dealing with some discomfort in his sprained ankle when running the bases, so it may be a few days before he's cleared for game action. |
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| Darin Erstad is eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday, but he still doesn’t know when he’ll be able to return to action as he continues to rehab his sprained left ankle. “I’m not ruling anything out,” Erstad told the team’s official website. “I don’t have a timetable for what I’m trying to get done here. It’s progressing, but that’s the way you have to do it.” Ersad has been out since May 31. |
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| Darin Erstad continues to do light drills in the outfield and remains on track as he rehabilitates his sprained left ankle. “They’re still sticking to the two-week thing,” Erstad told the Chicago Sun-Times. “I’m all for that, but at the same time, I want to get it right. I’ll keep working.” |
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| Darin Erstad has been diagnosed with a Grade II sprain of his left ankle, indicating a partial ligament tear, the AP reports. He's expected to miss at least two weeks. |
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| The White Sox placed Darin Erstad on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. He sprained his left ankle on Thursday. "It's nothing really serious," manager Ozzie Guillen tells the AP. "It could have been worse. The bone is clean, nothing broke." Jerry Owens was called up to take his place. |
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| Darin Erstad had to leave Thursday’s game with an ankle injury and is likely to be placed on the disabled list on Friday. According to the team’s official website, preliminary X-rays were negative, but Erstad will be re-evaluated on Friday to assess how much damage might have been done to ligaments in the ankle. “We’ll miss [Erstad] for a couple of weeks and hopefully not anymore than that,” manager Ozzie Guillen said. |
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| Darin Erstad left in the seventh inning on Thursday after swinging and missing on a 2-1 pitch from Toronto's Roy Halladay, according to the AP. Erstad's left ankle buckled under him and he fell to the ground in pain. X-rays were negative, but manager Ozzie Guillen said Erstad may have suffered ligament damage and is likely headed to the disabled list. "I believe it's going to be a couple of weeks," Guillen said. "That's what the doctor said." |
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| Darin Erstad got a routine day off Sunday, according to the Chicago Tribune. It was just the third time he was not in the starting lineup this season, as the Sox try to avoid overtaxing his body. "Our goal is to have Erstad healthy all year long," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "He's going to get his 400-500 at-bats, but … the way he plays, he needs a day off. Some people can play halfway, but he just plays too hard." |
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| White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he doesn't expect durability to be an issue for Darin Erstad as the starting center fielder going forward, according to the Daily Southtown. "I expect him to play 150 games," Guillen said of Erstad. "I told him that if he needs a day off or something's wrong with his body, that he needs to tell me before it's too late." |
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| White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he will give Darin Erstad a routine day off Sunday, according to the Daily Southtown. Brian Anderson will start in center field for the Sox against the Indians' C.C. Sabathia. |
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| Darin Erstad seems to have won the center field job for the White Sox, but manager Ozzie Guillen hasn't officially named him his starter yet, according to the AP. "If the season started today my center fielder is Erstad," Guillen said. "It's a good thing the season doesn't start today. Hopefully B.A. (Brian Anderson) steps it up." Anderson could start the year in the minors. |
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| Manager Ozzie Guillen said he plans to bat Darin Erstad second against right-handed starters, according to the Daily Southtown. "[Scott Podsednik] is a better leadoff guy, and [Erstad] handles the bat better than Pods in hit-and-run situations," Guillen said. "We can play games even though Pods is our leadoff guy." |
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| The Chicago Tribune reports that Darin Erstad is running well and showing no effects from his offseason ankle surgery. "This guy is a workaholic," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "He's the first guy on the field, in the training room and the weight room. I played against him. People should play the game the way he plays the game. Everyone has a different style, I understand that. But this guy is fun to watch." |
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| Darin Erstad officially signed a one-year deal with the White Sox. The deal includes an option for 2008. Erstad gives the White Sox another option in left or center field, and he could also back up Paul Konerko at first base. |
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| The White Sox are close to signing free-agent Darin Erstad, according to the Chicago Tribune. He would have to pass a physical before a deal is completed. Erstad was hobbled by ankle problems last season and played only 40 games for the Angels. |
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| Even after acquiring Willy Taveras from Houston, the Rockies are still continuing their efforts to sign Darin Erstad, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Erstad could serve as a backup center fielder and first baseman for the club. |
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| Darin Erstad is slated to undergo surgery next week to repair a torn ligament and shave down a bone spur in his ailing right ankle, according to the LA Times. He won't play again this season, and his tenure with the Angels is in doubt. They are expected to offer him only a minor league deal with a spring training invitation. |
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| Darin Erstad, who has missed most of the year with ankle problems, will not see action in any of the final weekend’s slate of games, according to the AP. Erstad hit only .221 with no home runs and five RBI in 40 games this season. |
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| The Angels activated Darin Erstad from the DL Friday. He had been out with a right ankle injury. The Angels plan to use him mostly as a defensive replacement. |
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| Darin Erstad is continuing his recovery from a right ankle injury, playing with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to the AP. If his ankle can handle the stress, Erstad is expected to rejoin the Angels on Friday, when the rosters expand. "The action in the field is what's more important," manager Mike Scioscia said. "That's where were going to need him." |
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| Darin Erstad has not tested his injured right ankle by running at full speed or taking aggressive turns around the bases, but he will begin a rehab assignment at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga tonight, according to the LA Times. He hopes to be activated for next Friday's game in Detroit. The Angels plan to use him as a late-inning defensive replacement. |
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| Darin Erstad will likely start a rehab assignment this weekend with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to the L.A. Times. He has been sidelined for the majority of the season with a bone spur and torn cartilage in his ankle. |
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| Darin Erstad took ground balls at first base in simulated game conditions on Tuesday, according to the L.A. Times. He felt some discomfort when he moved to his left, but otherwise looked so smooth that manager Mike Scioscia said Erstad likely wouldn't need a rehab assignment. The Angels are looking at Erstad, who hasn't even tried to run the bases, solely as a late-inning defensive replacement upon his return, so he doesn't need to be at full strength when he is activated. Erstad will return in September after the rosters have been expanded. |
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| Darin Erstad reported no setbacks in his recovery from a right ankle injury after testing it Saturday by running the bases and fielding grounders and pop flies, according to the LA Times. "I'm going to get after it hard next week and simulate a lot of game situations," Erstad said. "I'm going to get as close to full speed as I can and see how it reacts. Hopefully, it goes well." However, he's still not sure if he'll play again this season, as he has yet to run at full speed. |
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| Darin Erstad, out with a right ankle injury, ran from first to third several times on Monday, according to the LA Times. It's still unclear when he'll be ready to return. |
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| Darin Erstad had his walking boot removed and began jogging lightly Tuesday, according to the LA Times. "I'm taking it day by day," he said. "It feels good today. We'll see how it feels tomorrow." Erstad has been out of action most of this season with what has been diagnosed as a bone spur that tore a ligament in his right ankle. He still hopes to play again this season. |
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| Darin Erstad took batting practice and infield practice for the first time in over a month on Tuesday, according to the AP. He has been sidelined for most of the season with an injured right ankle. "I'm just happy to get back to baseball activity," said Erstad, who recently got out of a walking boot. "My leg was shrinking in the boot. I'm still following doctors' orders and not running on it." |
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| Darin Erstad will remove the walking boot he's worn for almost two weeks and try to jog this weekend, according to the L.A. Times. Erstad has spent much of the season on the DL with right ankle problems. There is still no timetable for his return. |
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| The LA Times reports that Darin Erstad finally found out what has been causing inflammation in his right ankle. A contrast MRI and a CT scan revealed that he has a bone spur that tore a ligament in the joint. Scar tissue apparently made it difficult to detect the spur in previous tests. Although he was told that surgery to shave the spur down would allow him to be ready for spring training, he plans to wear a walking boot for 10 days in the hope that he can return to action this season - even if it's in a limited role. |
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| Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the expert examination of Darin Erstad revealed "nothing new" but added that surgery "didn't come up" in the medical report to the team, according to the LA Times. Erstad continues to have problems with his right ankle and remains on the disabled list indefinitely. |
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