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| Michael Barrett has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a torn muscle in his right shoulder, and the Jays outrighted him to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The Jays do not need him right now with Raul Chavez performing well as the backup catcher behind Rod Barajas. Barrett does not hold fantasy value right now, especially since he had a .167 average over 18 at-bats prior to landing on the DL.
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| Michael Barrett has been sent to Double-A Dunedin to start his rehab assignment, according to TSN. He has been recovering from a torn muscle in his right shoulder. |
Our View: Barrett won't hold much fantasy value when he returns to Toronto as a backup catcher. He is hitting .167 with five strikeouts over 18 at-bats this season.
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| Michael Barrett has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Blue Jays with a torn muscle in his right shoulder, according to the Associated Press. The club purchased the contract of catcher Raul Chavez from Triple-A Las Vegas as the adjoining move. |
Our View: A timetable for Barrett's recovery is yet to be set. He held little fantasy value as a backup catcher prior to suffering the injury.
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| Catcher Michael Barrett left Friday's game against the A's in the fourth inning due to a right arm injury, the AP reports. He slipped and fell awkwardly after chasing a wild pitch and making a throw. Rod Barajas took his place. |
Our View: We don't know any more at this point, and we'll update Barrett's status when more is known. He is the backup to Barajas, so he doesn't have much fantasy value.
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| Michael Barrett will make the Blue Jays as a backup catcher, according to the Toronto Star. |
Our View: Barrett only hit .202 over 94 at-bats in 2008, and is not likely to hold much fantasy value while serving behind No. 1 catcher Rod Barajas.
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| Michael Barrett went 1-for-3 with three RBI in a 15-4 win over the Rays on Friday. |
Our View: Barrett should rebound from a tough 2008 in which he batted a career-low .202, but his fantasy value may be limited because of a clouded catcher situation in Toronto. Barrett will likely split starts with Rod Barajas.
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| Michael Barrett officially signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays which includes a club option for the 2010 season, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
Our View: Barrett struggled with San Diego last season but is a career .264 hitter with 97 home runs, and he will provide depth at catcher with Gregg Zaun set to depart.
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| The Blue Jays have inked catcher Michael Barrett, according to ESPN. He agreed to a minor league deal, and financial terms were not disclosed. |
Our View: Barrett is a career .264 hitter with 97 home runs, and will provide depth at catcher with Gregg Zaun set to depart.
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| The Marlins have garnered interest in Michael Barrett, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
Our View: The Orioles, Astros and Blue Jays have also talked to Barrett's rep. The Marlins are in the market for a backup catcher, after releasing Matt Treanor. John Baker looks to be the starter in 2009, and Barrett would provide adequate depth as the No. 2.
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| Michael Barrett has cleared outright waivers with the Padres and has elected to become a free agent, according to the AP. |
Our View: The 31-year-old only hit .202 over 94 at-bats with the Padres this season, and will not be highly regarded among free agent catchers.
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| Michael Barrett, who is on the DL while recovering from a broken nose, will undergo vision exercises and therapy, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
Our View: There remains no timetable for his return to San Diego, and he is not worth waiting for with a .202 batting average over 30 games this season.
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| Catcher Michael Barrett may be able to return this season, but he will need at least six weeks to recover from a broken nose, fractured right orbital bone, and other facial injuries, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. |
Our View: Barrett is working under a one-year deal, and the Padres probably won't be in a hurry to get him back or use him late in the season. Fantasy owners can let him go.
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| Updating a previous report, Michael Barrett has been placed on the 15-day DL after suffering multiple facial fractures and a broken nose that will require surgery, according to the AP. The Padres purchased the contract of catcher Nick Hundley from Triple-A Portland, to fill his spot on the roster. |
Our View: Barrett held very little fantasy value this season, as he was hitting .202 over 30 games, with two homers.
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| Michael Barrett suffered multiple facial fractures and a broken nose that will require surgery after he fouled a ball off that hit him in the face, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
Our View: That was a completely freak injury, and the result of bad luck. Barrett's fantasy numbers are not, however. There is no use for him and his .202 average in even the deepest of NL-only leagues.
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| Michael Barrett was forced out of Wednesday night’s game against the Rockies in the second inning after fouling a ball off his face, according to the AP. He remained on the ground near home plate for several minutes, and was attended to by team trainers before walking to the clubhouse under his own power.
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Our View: Barrett was taken to a hospital for further evaluation for what was believed to be a fractured nose, according to the Padres. We will keep you posted on his status.
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| The Padres activated Michael Barrett from the DL Saturday. He has been out since April 8 with a strained ligament in his right elbow. |
Our View: The Padres could certainly use Barrett's bat, especially with Josh Bard out for at least the next month.
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| Michael Barrett caught last night at Single-A Lake Elsinore and will be re-examined on Saturday or Sunday to determine when he can be activated and added to the 25-man roster. |
Our View: Most reports have Barrett joining the team early next week. Josh Bard (ankle) is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks giving Barrett some time to reestablish himself after a 2007 season where he displayed significant regression.
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| Michael Barrett wasn't promoted on Thursday, even though the Padres placed Josh Bard on the DL. Manager Bud Black informs the San Diego Union-Tribune that Barrett needs to prove he can handle nine innings. Barrett is on a minor league rehab assignment as he comes back from a sore right elbow. He could be activated this weekend. |
Our View: Bard wasn't hitting well before injuring his ankle, and Barrett could have an opening to regain a starting job if he can impress in the coming weeks.
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| Michael Barrett is headed for Portland to begin his rehab assignment by playing Monday and Wednesday for the Beavers before transferring to Single-A Lake Elsinore to be closer to the Padres, this according to the Union Tribune.
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Our View: Manager Bud Black said he believes Barrett, who has been out since April 7 with a strained right elbow, must play at least five games, possibly 10, before he's ready to rejoin the Padres.
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| Michael Barrett (strained elbow) could be sent out on a minor league rehab assignment as early as next week, according to MLB.com. "Michael is going to throw to the bases on Friday in Seattle to further test the elbow," Padres manager Bud Black said, "but he's making great strides. With the bat, he's swinging great, so there's no issue swinging the bat at all." |
Our View: Josh Bard has really struggled at the plate barely hitting above .200 as he has been dealing with his own health concerns, so the Padres would welcome back Barret with open arms when he proves himself to be healthy.
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| The San Diego Union Times reported on Tuesday that catcher Michael Barrett played catch for the third time since he sprained his elbow on April 7, but is still more than two weeks from returning to active duty. |
Our View: Barrett played in three games and recorded eight at-bats before going on the disabled list.
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| Michael Barrett is still at least three weeks away from playing for the Padres, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been sidelined since April 7 by a sprained throwing elbow, and Manager Bud Black said surgery hasn't been ruled out but also isn't being discussed. |
Our View: Josh Bard will remain the undisputed starter in San Diego for a few more weeks, but Bard is only hitting .214 over 84 at-bats, and Barrett would cut into his playing time upon his return.
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| Michael Barrett is still not cleared to throw, according to MLB.com. Barrett is on the DL with a elbow strain, and he will need at least another seven to 10 days before he can start throwing a baseball. Manager Bud Black noted that he doesn't think Barrett will need surgery. |
Our View: This isn't seen as a setback for Barrett, as the original timetable for his return was initially pegged at two weeks to two months. Josh Bard will remain the undisputed starter in San Diego, and Colt Morton will serve as the top backup.
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| Michael Barrett will have his right elbow strain re-evaluated this week after the Padres return to San Diego, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been on the DL since April 8. |
Our View: Josh Bard will remain the undisputed starter in San Diego, and we will keep you posted on Barrett's status.
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| Michael Barrett could be on the shelf for 2-to-8 weeks due to his right elbow injury, according to the Union-Tribune. Barrett's MRI exam yesterday displayed one millimeter of laxity in the ulnar collateral ligament. Had the ligament been stretched 1.5 to 2 millimeters, surgery might have been necessary, but GM Kevin Towers noted "the hope" is that Barrett will respond favorably to rest and strengthening exercises. The most likely scenario is that Barrett will need 6-8 weeks to return, Manager Black said, but Towers commented that the injury could be nerve-related, and if that is the case, Barrett could be back when he is eligible to come off the disabled list on April 24. Josh Bard will remain the undisputed starter in San Diego, and we will keep you posted on Barrett's status.
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| The Padres placed Michael Barrett on the DL Tuesday with a strained ligament in his right elbow. Barrett was injured during the Padres' 8-4 victory over the Giants on Monday night. The team recalled Colt Morton from Double-A San Antonio to take Barrett's place on the roster. It's not clear how long the injury will sidelined Barrett, but his fantasy value was minimal, anyway, in a backup role. |
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| Michael Barrett will be placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained throwing elbow, according to the Union-Tribune. It remains unknown when he may be able to return. Barrett was only hitting 2-for-8 over three games this season, and Josh Bard should rest a bit easier with the catching job likely all to himself for a while. |
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| Michael Barrett is looking forward to a fresh start in 2008 after hitting just .226 in 44 games with the Padres, according to MLB.com. "I wanted to stay here because I felt like we left a stone unturned. I wanted to play here again," said Barrett. Barrett might have wanted to stay in San Diego, but his fantasy value has plummeted as he will have to share playing time with Josh Bard behind the dish. Given the fact that Bard has hit .305-14-91 the past two seasons over 620 AB, Barrett figures to be in a big time battle for playing time. |
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| The Pirates could be interested in trading for Michael Barrett, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Barrett recently accepted arbitration from the Padres and could make more than $4 million next season. |
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| Michael Barrett has accepted the Padres' offer of salary arbitration. He had a horrible 2007 season, hitting just .244 with nine homers and 41 RBI in 344 combined at-bats with the Cubs and Pads. Barrett will likely platoon with Josh Bard behind the plate in '08. |
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| The Rays have become more serious in their pursuit of Michael Barrett, according to the Tampa Tribune. Signing Barrett would mean Tampa would have to forfeit its second-round pick next year. |
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| The Rockies could still bring back free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba, but if Torrealba goes elsewhere, Michael Barrett is a guy the Rox would be interested in. "It's still early, but Michael has expressed interest in the Rockies," Barrett's agent, Matt Kramer told the Denver Post. Barrett had a down 2007 season, but he would be a very intriguing fantasy option at Coors Field. |
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| Michael Barrett came off the disabled list Saturday, as expected, though he didn't play against the Dodgers. He's returning from post-concussion problems. It will be interesting to see how much playing time the club gives Barrett; Josh Bard is hitting .295 since the break, but with limited power (.393 slugging). |
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| The Padres are expected to activate Michael Barrett from the disabled list on Saturday, according to the AP. Barrett has been out with post-concussion problems, but he should be back in action this weekend. |
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| Michael Barrett threw in the infield before the game Thursday night and will soon be ready to go on a rehab assignment. "This was day four of him feeling pretty good," manager Bud Black told the AP. "To step up activity, he has to feel good for a week." Barrett is dealing with post-concussion issues. |
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| Michael Barrett appears to be no closer to returning from his post-concussion problems. "I'm still having problems," he told the San Diego Union-Trbune. "Mornings are tough. I have headaches that feel like my entire brain is pushing against the outside of my head. I have nausea." Until those problems subside, Barrett won't be cleared for baseball activities. |
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| The Padres plan to place Michael Barrett on the disabled list before Saturday's game. They will recall Pete Laforest to replace Barrett on the roster, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Barrett was still a little out of it after taking a foul ball off his mask Sunday, then he was kneed in the head on Friday night. He'll be out at least a couple of weeks now. |
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| Michael Barrett returned to action on Wednesday. Manager Bud Black said Barrett was "still a little foggy," according to the AP. Barrett had missed the previous two games after taking a foul ball off his mask during Sunday's contest. |
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| Michael Barrett wasn't a candidate to start Monday because of lingering effects from a foul ball he took to the facemask on Sunday. Manager Bud Black said Barrett was a "little fuzzy," according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. It's not clear when Barrett will be ready to return to the lineup. |
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| Michael Barrett dropped his appeal and decided to serve his one-game suspension on Friday, sitting out the team's game against the Astros, according to the AP. The suspension stemmed from his ejection July 22 for arguing a third strike with home plate umpire Chris Guccione. |
Our View: Consider it a rest day. Barrett will be back in the starting lineup on Saturday.
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| Michael Barrett has decided to appeal the one-game suspension and fine he received Tuesday, the AP reports. Barrett and manager Bud Black were ejected in the fifth inning of Sunday's game with the Phillies after Barrett argued with home plate umpire Chris Guccione on a called third strike. |
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| Michael Barrett was suspended for one game and fined $1,500 on Tuesday, two days after he was ejected from a game against Philadelphia, according to the AP. Unless Barrett decides to appeal, he'll serve the suspension on Tuesday night against the Rockies. |
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| Michael Barrett will make his Padres debut Thursday against Baltimore, the AP reports. Barrett was in uniform with San Diego Wednesday but did not play; he spent most of the night picking the brain of new teammate Greg Maddux. |
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| ESPN.com is reporting that the Cubs have traded catcher Michael Barrett to the Padres in exchange for catcher Rob Bowen, a minor league pitcher, and cash considerations. |
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| Michael Barrett got the day off on Wednesday and may rest again on Friday. The Cubs are off on Thursday. Manager Lou Piniella wants to give his backstop an extended breather, and he likes how Henry Blanco and Carlos Zambrano work together, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "Henry did a nice job with Zambrano last time," Piniella says, "so there's a good possibility he might be catching him on Friday, too." There's no question that Barrett is still the starter, and fantasy owners shouldn't panic if Michael is out again on Friday. |
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| Michael Barrett was given a routine day off Wednesday, and he might sit Friday as well as Lou Piniella likes using Henry Blanco with Carlos Zambrano, the AP reports. |
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| Michael Barrett was given a routine day off Saturday against the Dodgers. He'll be back in the lineup Sunday. |
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| Michael Barrett has yet to receive medical clearance to resume working out, as he continues to recover from surgery on his injured scrotum, according to the Chicago Tribune. "I want to as soon as I can," he said. "Heeding [doctors'] advice about rest has been difficult because I'm not real good at doing that. I don't know, I feel like I'm days away." |
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| Although Michael Barrett had been holding out hope that he could return to action this weekend, he still has too much pain from his injured scrotum to play, according to the Daily Southtown. "It's not a good feeling when there is gravity or too much motion," Barrett said. "I can't run. I've gotten a little testy." |
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| Michael Barrett is still holding out hope of playing again this year, the Cubs official site reports. He's dealing with an intrascrotal hematoma and saw a doctor Thursday. "I don't have a big window here, but I think I have a window of opportunity so if I time it, I can come back the last week," Barrett said. |
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| Michael Barrett was still in the hospital early Monday following a post-surgery medical procedure to fix bleeding in his scrotum, according to the AP. Barrett is likely to miss the rest of the season. |
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| The Cubs placed Michael Barrett on the DL Sunday, a day after the catcher had to leave the game because of a foul tip that struck him in the groin, according to the AP. Barrett was forced to undergo surgery because of bleeding in his scrotum, and the catcher could miss the rest of the season. "We have to see how he responds with the swelling and then we have to re-evaluate him," trainer Mark O'Neal said. Sunday. Henry Blanco and Geovany Soto will handle the catching duties while Barrett is out. |
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| Michael Barrett had to leave Saturday's game in the sixth inning, according to the Daily Southtown. Apparently, he was feeling ill after taking a foul tip to the groin in the fifth inning. He was taken to a hospital for testing, though no immediate word on his status was available. |
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| Michael Barrett said he hopes to return from his bruised right biceps Tuesday or Thursday, according to the Daily Southtown. "I hate to use the cliché 'day-to-day,' Barrett said. "With me, it's more like hour-to-hour and minute-to-minute." |
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| Michael Barrett was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Sunday because of a contusion of the biceps, according to the AP. He is day-to-day. He pinch hit in the ninth inning Sunday and popped out. |
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| Michael Barrett was ejected from Saturday's game in the second inning after he touched off a brawl when he punched A.J. Pierzynski in the face following a collision at home plate, according to the AP. Barrett will surely face a suspension for instigating the brawl. |
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