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| Geoff Geary has cleared waivers and is being sent to Triple-A Round Rock according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Geary was recently activated from the 15-day disabled list and is 1-3 with an 8.10 ERA in 16 appearances in 2009. He is not a realistic fantasy option should he be recalled.
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| According to the Houston Chronicle, Geoff Geary threw a simulated game on Sunday and he expects to throw another on Tuesday. Geary is recovering from right biceps tendinitis. |
Our View: Geary said he is pitching without pain, but he has been pushed back in his rehab already in this last week. If the Tuesday session is successful, Geary will either be activated or be sent for a rehab assignment. He will hold no fantasy value upon his return.
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| Updating a previous report, Geoff Geary will not go on his rehab assignment on Saturday as originally scheduled, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Geary is attempting to recover from biceps tendinitis and he will continue a throwing program at Minute Maid Park in Houston. He holds no fantasy value.
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| Geoff Geary, who has been recovering from right biceps tendinitis, is set to begin his minor league rehab assignment Saturday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: He threw a bullpen session today without any issues. Geary could return to the Astros' bullpen by mid-June, but his fantasy value will be limited to leagues that feature middle men.
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| Geoff Geary threw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday and reported no problems, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Geary threw 40 pitches and is now ready to begin his rehab start in Double-A this weekend. He should be a boost to the Astros' pen, but his fantasy value is limited.
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| Geoff Geary, who is on the DL while recovering from right biceps tendinitis, threw a simulated game Sunday at PNC Park, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "I think right now the most important thing is I do not have pain in my shoulder, but I am still leaving the ball up."
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Our View: He needs to throw another simulated game, and could then advance to a minor league rehab assignment if he does not have any issues. His fantasy value will be limited as a middle reliever upon his return to Houston.
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| MLBlogs.com reports that Geoff Geary threw a successful 40-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and felt no pain. |
Our View: Geary says he feels good. He will start a rehab session over the weekend and should be able to join the team shortly after.
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| Geoff Geary felt pain Monday on one pitch during his bullpen session, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "I threw I think 25 pitches. I had one particular pitch that I felt pain and it took me a second or two to kind of let the pain go away." |
Our View: That marked his first pen session since being placed on the DL May 14 with right biceps tendinitis. He will throw another bullpen session Wednesday and will continue to receive anti-inflammatory medicine. He is first eligible to come off the DL Friday.
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| Geoff Geary threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday for the first time since going on the DL with right biceps tendinitis, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: He is eligible to come off the DL Friday, but right now it is too early to determine if that will be possible. Geary was struggling prior to going down, and does not hold much fantasy value as a middle reliever.
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| MLBlogs.com is reporting that Geoff Geary has been throwing off flat ground every day and he fully expects to be ready to be activated when eligible on May 29. |
Our View: Geary has struggled this season, but manager Cecil Cooper believes it is because of the injury. Expect him to be better when he returns, but his fantasy value is pretty much nonexistent at this point.
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| Updating an earlier report, Geoff Geary has been placed on the 15-day DL with right biceps tendinitis, according to MLB.com. The team recalled Jeff Fulchino from Triple-A as the adjoining move. |
Our View: Manager Cecil Cooper suspected Geary was dealing with an injury, as he has been struggling with a 2.00 WHIP over 20 innings of relief.
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| Skipper Cecil Cooper indicated that reliever Geoff Geary may be dealing with an injury, according to MLBblogs.com. Cooper said, "I am not real sure what is going on there. We have got to check him out. He has been battling some bicep tendinitis a little bit. Maybe that is why he's having the problems he is been having." |
Our View: Geary has allowed 10 walks and 18 earned runs over 20 innings of relief this season. He is proving to be a liability in the Astros' bullpen, and should not be on fantasy rosters.
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| Geoff Geary will replace Doug Brocail as the Astros' primary seventh-inning reliever, according to the Houston Chronicle. Brocail is on the DL with a strained rotator cuff. |
Our View: Geary has issued two walks and three earned runs over five innings of work this season, and should not be considered for fantasy duty as a middle reliever.
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| Geoff Geary still gets sore when it comes to baseball activities, according to MLB.com. "I'm fully participating in everything," he said. "My groin just gets sore, especially when you put on spikes and are doing erratic movements." He is recovering from sports hernia surgery. |
Our View: Geary fared well in 55 appearances for the Astros last season, but it will be interesting to see how he holds up this season.
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| Geoff Geary, who underwent sports hernia surgery last October, is expected to start spring training on schedule with the rest of the pitchers, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Our View: Geary held a 1.14 WHIP over 64 innings in 2008, and should be fine to consider for fantasy leagues that feature setup men.
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| Geoff Geary and the Astros avoided arbitration on Monday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.7 million deal, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Geary certainly earned a raise, after posting a career-best 2.53 ERA in 2008, pitching 64 innings over 55 appearances.
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| Reliever Geoff Geary and the Astros seem to be headed for an arbitration hearing, most likely around the same time the team is headed to Kissimmee, Florida, for Spring Training, MLB.com reports |
Our View: Geary is seeking a one-year deal worth $2.1 million, while the Astros are offering $1.425 million.
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| Geoff Geary underwent surgery Wednesday for repairs to a right hip adductor injury and a torn abdominal muscle, according to the AP. |
Our View: He is expected to recover in 4-6 weeks and be ready for spring training. He ended the 2008 season with a solid 2.53 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 64 innings of relief.
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| Geoff Geary threw a 50-pitch simulated game on Sunday, and will be back in the Astros bullpen on Tuesday, according to Astros.com. |
Our View: Geary has been out since late August with a groin injury, but will return this week. He is only valuable to fantasy owners who utilize middle relievers for holds or other purposes.
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| Geoff Geary threw 30 pitches in the bullpen prior to Friday’s game and indicated his strained groin felt better, according to the Houston Chronicle. The last five were four-seam fastballs thrown at full-strength. He hasn't pitched since August 26 due to the ailment. |
Our View: Geary will throw another bullpen session Sunday and if things go favorably without a setback, he will be available for next week’s series against the Pirates. He has fared well as a middle reliever this season.
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| Geoff Geary, who is nursing a right groin injury, was unavailable for a second straight game Wednesday, but is almost ready to return to the hill, according to the Houston Chronicle. Manager Cecil Cooper said, "I’m going to say one more day for Geary. He felt awful good Tuesday. He threw off the mound a little bit and felt not as bad as we thought."
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Our View: Geary has fared well as a middle reliever this season, as he only allowed 13 earned runs over 50.1 innings, with a 1.13 WHIP and 40 strikeouts. He should be safe to return to lineups for the next fantasy week.
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| Houston reliever Geoff Geary has suffered a minor groin pull but remains on the active roster despite the injury, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Geary didn't know if the club would place him on the DL on Tuesday morning, but after he played catch and ran briefly, the right-hander remained on the active roster. He reports the pain is manageable but remains a concern. We'll keep you posted if the Astros change their minds and send Geary to the DL.
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| The Astros have activated Geoff Geary from the DL, according to the Sports Network. As previously reported, Jack Cassel was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Geary. |
Our View: He will return to the bullpen in a setup role, and was solid prior to landing on the DL, as he only allowed three runs over 18.1 innings, with 17 strikeouts. He should continue to hold value in NL-only leagues. The team was previously expected to wait until Tuesday to activate him.
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| Geoff Geary is going to be activated from the DL on Tuesday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He has recovered from a strained groin. Jack Cassel has been optioned to Triple-A to open up a roster spot for Geary. |
Our View: He will return to the bullpen in a setup role, and was solid prior to landing on the DL, as he only allowed three runs over 18.1 innings, with 17 strikeouts. He should continue to hold value in NL-only leagues upon his return.
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| Geoff Geary threw a two-inning simulated game on Saturday as he recovers from a right groin strain, according to MLB.com. Geary pitched to catcher J.R. Towles and outfielder Michael Bourn, and threw 15 pitches in each inning as a final step toward activation from the DL. Geary said, "I don't feel any pain or strain anywhere. It's just a matter of controlling adrenaline, which is beyond controllable right now."
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Our View: Geary will be activated prior to Tuesday's opener in Pittsburgh, barring a setback. He was enjoying a solid season while working out of the Astros' pen, as he held a 1.15 WHIP over 18.1 innings, with 17 strikeouts. He should continue to hold value in NL-only leagues upon his return.
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| Geoff Geary continues to progress well in his comeback from a strained right groin and he appears to be on track to be activated from the DL next Tuesday, according to MLB.com. "I don't feel my groin anymore," Geary said. "Now, it's just a matter of getting used to throwing 30-pitch bullpens." |
Our View: Hopefully he hasn't lost all feeling in that region. Geary was one of the unsung relievers in the NL prior to his injury as he has limited the long ball while striking out almost a batter per inning giving him value in NL Only leagues.
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| Geoff Geary threw 25 pitches during a pain-free bullpen session on Tuesday and could be activated from the DL within a week, according to MLB.com. "I threw a couple slide-step pitches and didn't feel anything," Geary said. "The next step is doing side-to-side movements and bunt defense, bunt plays. Once I feel OK with that, there's no reason why I shouldn't be out there in a game." Geary has been on the DL since May 16 with a strained right groin. |
Our View: Manager Cecil Cooper doesn't think Geary will need to go on a rehab assignment. He's had a very nice year for Houston, compiling a 1.47 ERA with 17 Ks in 18 1/3 innings.
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| Geoff Geary threw 20 pitches off the mound Sunday for the second day in a row and expects to be ready to be activated from the DL later this week, according to the Houston Chronicle. He has been on the DL since May 16 with a strained right groin. |
Our View: Geary pitched well prior to going down, as he held a 1.47 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 18.1 innings, with 17 strikeouts. His WHIP would have been better, if not for 10 walks.
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| Righty reliever Geoff Geary has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained right groin, according to the AP. Right-handed pitcher Fernando Nieve has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to fill his spot on the roster. |
Our View: Geary was pitching well as he has not allowed a run in 10 consecutive appearances since April 26. He holds a 1.47 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 18.1 innings, with 17 strikeouts. He will be a tough loss for the Astros' bullpen.
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| Geoff Geary was removed from his appearance on Thursday due to a strained right groin. No further information is currently available. |
Our View: Geary has been a solid under the cover of night type reliever in the NL this season with a 1.50 ERA covering 18.1 innings. Stay tuned for updates about his health.
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| Geoff Geary was optioned to Triple-A Saturday, making room for J.A. Happ on the roster. Geary was one of the Phillies better relievers last year, but he's struggled this season (5.31 ERA, 1.51 ratio). |
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