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| Dioner Navarro hit a two-run homer in the second inning to get the Rays going in an eventual 5-3 win over the Yankees. |
Our View: Navarro has had a disappointing season, hitting just .218 with eight homers after batting .295 a year ago in the Rays AL Championship campaign.
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| Dioner Navarro went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Ryan Rowland-Smith in Sunday's 11-2 loss at Seattle. |
Our View: Navarro collected his seventh homer of the season, tying his total in 2008. He was in need of a solid performance, as he was hitless over his previous three games.
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| According to the Tampa Tribune, Rays' catcher Dioner Navarro has pronounced himself fit to play. |
Our View: Navarro practiced with the team on Thursday and said that he's sore, but is good enough to get back into games. He is still feeling the effects from taking a foul tip to the face mask last Saturday. Medical clearance hasn't yet been issued, but he should be good to go.
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| According to ESPN.com, Rays' catcher Dioner Navarro does not have a concussion after undergoing tests Saturday night. Navarro hopes to return to the lineup after the All-Star break. |
Our View: This is good news for Navarro and the Rays, as they were pretty scared last night. Head injuries are nothing to mess around with, but it looks like Navarro will be good to go in a week or so.
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| Dioner Navarro is slated to undergo tests at a local hospital to determine if he suffered a concussion when struck on the side of his catching mask by a foul tip off the bat of Jack Cust in tonight's battle against Oakland at Tropicana Field, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: He was woozy and not feeling well upon his exit from the game. We will keep you posted when Navarro's status is updated.
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| Dioner Navarro is not in the Rays' lineup for their Thursday afternoon game against the Blue Jays. He will be replaced behind the plate by Michel Hernandez. |
Our View: Just a day off because of the day game today for Navi, so no injury problems here. He is turning it around a bit at the plate lately, and there is a chance he could be a nice catching option in the second half. If he starts to get hot, jump on him if you need catching production.
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| According to the Tampa Tribune, Rays catcher Dioner Navarro is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Mets. |
Our View: Nothing to worry about here. Navarro played in the night game on Friday and day-night back to backers are rough on a catcher. This is just a day off. The game will most likely be rained out anyway.
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| Catcher Dioner Navarro went 4-for-6, with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored as the Rays crushed the Marlins 15-2 on Friday. |
Our View: Navarro may be on the verge of breaking out of his season long slump, and if you're looking for a second catcher, he is a very good option. He has seven hits in his last three games. He hit .295 a season ago, but is currently at just .211.
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| Catcher Dioner Navarro went 4-for-6, with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored as the Rays crushed the Marlins 15-2 on Friday. |
Our View: Navarro may be on the verge of breaking out of his season long slump, and if you're looking for a second catcher, he is a very good option. He has seven hits in his last three games. He hit .295 a season ago, but is currently at just .211.
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| Dioner Navarro is set to return to the Rays' lineup tonight against Oakland after missing Tuesday's game with pink eye, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: The Rays will be pleased to get their No. 1 catcher back, but he is not a good fantasy option with a dismal .175 average over 114 at-bats.
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| Dioner Navarro is expected to miss tonight's game against Oakland while still dealing with pink eye, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
Our View: Michel Hernandez will replace him behind the plate. Navarro is day-to-day, but may be ready to return Wednesday.
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| Dioner Navarro is suffering from a mild case of pinkeye, according to the Tampa Tribune. He will miss Monday night's game against Oakland and is considered day-to-day. Michel Hernandez will start in his place. |
Our View: Navarro is not producing the type of numbers he put up last season and he is no longer owned in most leagues. We expect him to get hot at some point, so he's worth keeping an eye on.
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| According to the St. Petersburg Times, Dioner Navarro will get a day off on Wednesday. He will be replaced by Michel Hernandez, who was recently called up by the Rays. |
Our View: Navarro is just getting a rest, so nothing to worry about. Adjust your lineups accordingly for Wednesday, and he should be back for the Rays' next game.
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| Catcher Dioner Navarro was 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in the Rays' 8-5 win over the Pirates Friday. |
Our View: Navarro was a solid performer at the plate last season, batting .295 with 54 RBI. He may be hard-pressed to surpass each of those numbers in 2009.
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| Dioner Navarro has lost his arbitration case, according to the Tampa Tribune. That means Navarro will be paid $2.1 million in 2009, $400,000 less than he asked for. |
Our View: He lost his case, but is still excited about reporting to spring training with the Rays and helping them make another run to the World Series. The 25-year-old has room to improve, and is worth targeting as a No. 2 catcher in mixed fantasy leagues.
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| Efforts to get a deal worked out with catcher Dioner Navarro have stalled for the Rays, and it appears he will head to arbitration, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: Navarro would like a long-term extension by the team, but his agent indicated that may be off the table if the team is too merciless during the arbitration hearing.
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| The St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Rays would like to avoid arbitration with catcher Dioner Navarro by signing him to a multiyear deal. |
Our View: Navarro won't blow you away with his numbers, but you won't find too many catchers that hit .295 last season. In 427 at-bats, he collected 54 RBI, while walking 34 times and striking out on 49 occasions.
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| The St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Dioner Navarro will attend an arbitration hearing on Feb. 9 in Phoenix. |
Our View: The Rays reportedly offered the free-agent catcher $2.1 million, while Navarro requested $2.5 million. The arbitrator will hear the testimony of both parties and make a decision a few days later.
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| Dioner Navarro hit a bases loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Rays a walk-off victory on Tuesday night. It was his only hit of the game. |
Our View: Navarro was awful in August and has dealt with nagging injuries throughout 2008, but at .293, 47 RBI, and 24 doubles he has produced enough for a catcher to warrant fantasy acknowledgement. He is just 24 so he should be on the fantasy radar for a few more seasons.
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| Dioner Navarro had four hits on Thursday night to boost his average to .297 for the Rays. |
Our View: Navarro had an awful August hitting just .194 while dealing with some nagging injuries so it's great to see him bust out like this tonight. It's always hard to predict how a catcher will hold up over the course of a long season so we'll have to see how Navarro proceeds down the stretch.
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| Dioner Navarro will get a few days off to rest his ailing hamstrings, as they ached after Saturday's game, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: Navarro returned on Saturday after missing most of the week with the hamstring ailment. Now, it sounds as if he will not be back until the middle of this week.
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| The Rays should be happy to get Dioner Navarro back in the lineup today as they face the Orioles, returned from hamstring pain that appears to be improved, according to the St. Petersburgh Times. |
Our View: Shortstop Jason Barlett returns after a day off as well, giving the Rays a lift as they push to stay hot moving towards the playoffs.
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| Dioner Navarro said his hamstrings were improving, and the team is looking at Saturday as the day for his return, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: Navarro was available to come off the bench on Thursday, and he took some swings in the batting cage before the game. He has had a solid if unspectacular season, with an average of .290 with six home runs and 43 RBI.
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| Dioner Navarro was again out of the starting lineup on Thursday due to the lingering cramps in his hamstrings, though he hopes to be able to return to action on Saturday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Navarro could be used in a pinch if needed, but the team is comfortable in giving him a couple more days off to make sure that this issue doesn't become a substantial concern.
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| Dioner Navarro underwent a MRI on Wednesday after he had been suffering from some cramping hamstrings. According to The Tampa Tribune the results of the MRI showed nothing wrong and just a little rest should be the cure for the All-Star backstop. |
Our View: Navarro got Wednesday off and looks like right now he will be out of the lineup tonight also.
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| Dioner Navarro was out of Wednesday night's starting lineup, but Rays manager Joe Maddon said the backstop was available off the bench if necessary, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The club's starting catcher, Navarro left Tuesday night's game in the bottom of the sixth inning with cramping in both hamstrings. Fortunately, the already injury-plagued Rays caught a break when an MRI on his legs came back clean. Although Maddon said he wanted to "back up" by giving Navarro some rest, the skipper didn't rule out using the switch-hitting Navarro if necessary during Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays.
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| Dioner Navarro's MRI revealed no serious problems to his hamstrings, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: His status is day-to-day, he shouldn't miss any extended period of time. Look for this All-star to get back on track whenever he returns to the lineup.
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| Dioner Navarro hit a single in the 12th inning that put the Rays up 7-5 over Oakland, and it wound up being the game winner as Tampa would go on to a 7-6 victory. Navarro was 2-for-4 with two RBI on the day. |
Our View: Navarro saw his average in August rise 30 points, from .179 to .209 with his performance today. Navarro had really struggled producing runs in July, but his eight RBI this month are now twice the amount he had in July.
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| Dioner Navarro went 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Indians. |
Our View: Coming into the night, Navarro had managed only one run and two RBI since July 5. Needless to say, it's nice to see him producing again.
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| Rays catcher Dioner Navarro did what he could to get his team moving towards a win but failed as Tampa Bay fell 8-4 to Cleveland. Navarro went 2-for-3 on the night with his 16th double of the season, totaling two RBIs along the way. |
Our View: Navarro has kept the bat in check through July, going 11-for-37 for a .297 batting average through July. However, he hasn't hit a homer since June 20th and has just four RBIs this month.
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| The Rays continue to stay hot, tonight pushing through a pitcher's duel to emerge 3-1 over the Boston Red Sox. Catcher Dioner Navarro led the way, going 2-for-4 at the dish with two RBIs on the night. |
Our View: Navarro is now hitting .316 on the season but has fallen over the last month, hitting just .253 through June after hitting .333 in May. However, he's showcasing power along the way, hitting three homers with 13 RBIs through June.
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| Dioner Navarro went deep for the fourth time on the year, his only hit in a 1-for-4 outing against the Astros. |
Our View: Navarro continues to be a solid option behind the dish with a .324 average and 28 RBI for the Rays.
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| Dioner Navarro went deep for the fourth time on the year, his only hit in a 1-for-4 outing against the Astros. |
Our View: Navarro continues to be a solid option behind the dish with a .324 average and 28 RBI for the Rays.
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| With Carl Crawford out of the lineup, hot-hitting catcher Dioner Navarro was penciled into the No. 2 spot Tuesday. "He reminds me a lot of Carl Crawford," manager Joe Maddon told MLB.com with a chuckle. "The thing about that is, [Navarro is] a switch-hitter. There's a lot of things you can do with him. He plays a pretty complete game. He's not fast, but he's a very good baserunner. If you look at his on-base percentage hitting left-handed [.404], I'm just trying to get people on base in front of the three, four, five guys." |
Our View: Navarro would be leading the AL with his .352 batting mark if he had enough at-bats to qualify. He's been a nice late-round bargain so far, though his power numbers (one homer, 18 RBI), aren't anything to write home about.
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| Dioner Navarro went 1-for-4 on Sunday and finished the game with a .368 batting average. |
Our View: Admit it, you hadn't realized he was hitting that well did you? Navarro hit .355 in 31 AB in April and is now hitting .346 in 52 AB in May. He may offer little in the power categories, but there may not be a better number two catcher to roll with right now.
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| It took 11 innings to get the job done, but the Tampa Bay Rays emerged victorious 2-1 over the New York Yankees. Few of the batters let their best effort loose at the plate, but catcher Dioner Navarro went 2-for-3 with a walk, and while none of those offerings led to a run scored, they set the tone for a hard-fought win. |
Our View: Navarro is on a bit of a role, suffering just one strikeout over his last nine games, going 11-for-28 during that same span.
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| Dioner Navarro hit a grand slam in the 13th inning to help the Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Jays. Navarro had three hits and two runs on the night. |
Our View: Navarro has been sharing time with Shawn Riggans in the early going but he has now boosted his average to .368 which calls for some more AB don't you think?
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| Dioner Navarro wasted no time in rediscovering his swing. The backstop went 3-for-4 with one run and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Navarro was also caught stealing. He came off the DL on Tuesday night. |
Our View: The 24-year-old catcher has quietly been a quality fantasy player since late last July, and the time spent on the disabled list apparently didn't cool him off.
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| As expected, Dioner Navarro is listed as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, the Tampa Tribune reports. The backstop is returning from a stint on the DL due to finger lacerations. Navarro went 4-for-10 during his minor league rehab stint. |
Our View: Navarro hit well this spring and over the opening three games. Hopefully the injuries won't serve to cool down his bat.
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| Dioner Navarro finished his rehab following his hand injury and is expected to be activated from the DL today, according to the AP. The team is also expected to designate backup catcher Mike DiFelice for assignment. |
Our View: Navarro would step in as the Rays' starting catcher when he returns, and Shawn Riggans would serve as his backup.
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| Dioner Navarro batted six times in an extended spring training game on Thursday and should be able to rejoin the Rays on Tuesday, the Tampa Tribune reports. He is out due to lacerations on the middle and ring fingers of his right hand. |
Our View: Fantasy owners can plan on getting Navarro back in their lineups next week.
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| Dioner Navarro was able to play in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and though he didn't bat because of his injured hand, he did throw out a runner trying to steal, this according to the St. Petersberg Times. |
Our View: There is still no timetable for his return to the Rays, but when he is recalled it is not clear whom the Rays will demote be it either Mike DiFelice or Shawn Riggans.
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| Dioner Navarro had the stitches removed from the middle and ring fingers on his right hand on Monday. The catcher proceeded to take cuts off a tee and make throws in the outfield, the Tampa Tribune reports. Navarro is eligible to return on Sunday, but the team isn't sure if he'll be ready by then. |
Our View: Navarro followed up a strong spring with a 3-for-9 start, and we hope the injury won't cause him to turn back into a useless hitter. We'll continue to update his status.
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| Dioner Navarro was placed on the DL after Friday's game with lacerations on the middle and ring fingers of his right hand, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The Rays purchased the contract of Mike DiFelice from Triple-A Durham. Expect Shawn Riggans to get the bulk of the time behind the plate while Navarro is out. |
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| Dioner Navarro exited Friday's game in the top of the third inning after suffering a cut on his right hand, according to SportsTicker. Further details on Navarro's injury should come out shortly. Shawn Riggans replaced him and hit a three-run double in his first at-bat. |
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| Dioner Navarro will report late to the Rays camp, as he is still in Venezuela tending to his ill mother, according to the Tampa Tribune. The team isn't sure when Navarro will arrive. |
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| Dioner Navarro was given a routine day off Thursday, in part because the Devil Rays just had a lengthy flight to Seattle, the AP reports. Navarro has quietly been one of the AL's best offensive catchers in the second half of the year, hitting .308 with seven homers and 27 RBI. |
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| Dioner Navarro was knocked out of Thursday's game after colliding with Josh Beckett. He had to be helped off the field and was taken to a hospital for X-rays, according to the AP. More should be known about his status for the weekend on Friday, just in case you want his .179 batting average in your lineup. |
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| Dioner Navarro started on Tuesday for the first time since being hit in the throat by a pitched ball Saturday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. |
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| Dioner Navarro sustained no serious injuries when he was hit on his throat by a pitch during Friday's game. The imprint of the baseball's stitches are still on his neck, but he was feeling pretty well on Saturday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. "I feel much better, " he said. "It's a little sore in my throat. When I swallow, it hurts a little bit." He's expected to be available as an emergency option on Sunday and might be ready to start Tuesday's game. |
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| Dioner Navarro was struck in the throat by a pitch in the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Marlins, according to the AP. The pitch from Brian Stokes bounced short of the plate and struck Navarro underneath his mask. Raul Casanova took over behind the plate for the Devil Rays. |
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| Dioner Navarro was held out of Monday's game due to a sore finger, an injury sustained during Sunday's game, according to the AP. The catcher should return to the Devil Rays starting lineup on Tuesday. |
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| Dioner Navarro will get a night off Monday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Josh Paul will spell him. |
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| Dioner Navarro could get the day off Thursday if the weather in New York turns out to be chilly, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Navarro had a sore hamstring in training camp and Joe Maddon doesn't want to take any chances with him. |
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| Dioner Navarro played five innings Friday and came away healthy, the Devil Rays official site reports. He's been dealing with a hand injury. Joe Maddon plans to use Navarro for five innings in the team's final preseason game Saturday, though Maddon says he will not press Navarro for all three games of the opening New York series.
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| Dioner Navarro should be healthy enough to play on opening day, the Devil Rays official site reports. He's coming off a hand injury and was able to catch four innings in a minor-league game Wednesday.
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| Dioner Navarro returned to action Thursday and played three innings, the St. Petersburg Times reports. The team will let Navarro rest his hamstring Friday, then bring him back for Saturday's game with Boston. "We're stretching him out like a pitcher, almost," manager Joe Maddon said. |
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| Dioner Navarro says he's "pain-free" and will return to the lineup Thursday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. He's coming back from a strained left hamstring. "My arm feels good, my back feels good," Navarro said. "All the work is paying off."
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| Dioner Navarro had hoped to return to spring action by Tuesday, but it appears he won't play until later in the week, according to the Tampa Tribune. "It's feeling better and better every day," Navarro said of his strained left hamstring. "And that's a good thing. But it's still a few more days. We've still got a few more tests - you know, game tests and stuff like that - to see if I'll be able to go." |
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| Dioner Navarro took batting practice Thursday as he continues to recover from a strained left hamstring, the Tampa Tribune reports. "The key thing is every day I'm getting better and better and we haven't had a setback," Navarro said. "Hopefully, we won't get it. As long as I keep feeling better day-in, day-out, we'll see."
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| Dioner Navarro should return soon from his mildly strained hamstring, according to the Tampa Tribune. "He's doing well, he's getting better," manager Joe Maddon said. "He played catch, and he's taken some dry swings with the bat, both sides of the plate. I'd say by the end of the week he's got a shot at it." |
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| Dioner Navarro suffered a mild left hamstring strain Thursday and is expected to miss a week, the St. Petersburg Times reports. "We have to wait a few days to see how bad it is; I don't think it's that bad," Navarro said. Josh Paul and Shawn Riggans will pick up the slack in the meantime. |
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| There's an outside chance Dioner Navarro could rejoin the Devil Rays for the final two games of the year, the Tampa Tribune reports. He's dealing with some medical issues with his 1-year old son. |
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| Dioner Navarro is expected to rejoin the Devil Rays in Cleveland on Thursday, but he is free to remain in Tampa as long as he needs to in order to attend to a medical issue involving one of his children, according to the Tampa Tribune. "Now, if anything goes to the point where he cannot make it, he's perfectly fine to take as much time as he needs," manager Joe Maddon said. "When it comes to your kids or your family like that, he can have as much latitude as he needs." |
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| Dioner Navarro did not accompany the Devil Rays to Boston for tonight's game against the Red Sox, according to the Tampa Tribune. Manager Joe Maddon said Navarro must attend to a personal, family matter. Navarro is expected to re-join the team in Cleveland for the Indians series, which begins Thursday. |
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