Garrett Richards- ADP 125/SP 31 - Left Knee

rd. All signs point to Richards returning to the Angels rotation by the end of April. If Richards can be half the pitcher he was last year he is definitely worth a mid-round draft pick. Richards threw four no-hit innings in Triple-A ball on March 23All signs point to Richards returning to the Angels rotation by the end of April.If Richards can be half the pitcher he was last year he is definitely worth a mid-round draft pick.





Edwin Encarnacion- ADP 11/1b 5 - Back inflammation

He is absolutely still a top 15 pick, but I would be wary taking the 32 year old in a very deep first baseman draft. Hopefully the back issues are just a onetime occurrence and not a trend we see for the aging power hitter. Encarnacion spent the beginning of this week taking some swings in the minors and will rejoin the team by the end of the week.He is absolutely still a top 15 pick, but I would be wary taking the 32 year old in a very deep first baseman draft.Hopefully the back issues are just a onetime occurrence and not a trend we see for the aging power hitter.





Hyun-Jin Ryu- ADP 133/SP 33- Left shoulder inflammation

I am staying away from Ryu in all formats. Ryu missed 20 games last year due to the same injury and pitching arm issues this early is not a sign of good things to come. Regardless, Ryu should be ready to pitch a couple weeks after the start of the year.





Adam Wainwright- A DP 43/SP 12- Abdominal strain

Wainwright has pitched beautifully in spring training since returning from the abdominal strain and is slated to start Opening Day. Most recently, Wainwright went 3 2/3 innings giving up four runs in the process. His stuff looked good and the abdominal strain seemed to be a non-factor. Nothing to see here.Wainwright has pitched beautifully in spring training since returning from the abdominal strain and is slated to start Opening Day.Most recently, Wainwright went 3 2/3 innings giving up four runs in the process. His stuff looked good and the abdominal strain seemed to be a non-factor.





Hunter Pence- ADP 86/OF 24- Fracture in left forearm

The injury occurred on March 5th so we should expect Pence back in the Giants’ lineup towards the end of April. The injury should have no effect on Pence’s draft stock and production in 2015. Pence took a wicked fastball off his arm that will sideline him for 6-8 weeks.The injury occurred on March 5so we should expect Pence back in the Giants’ lineup towards the end of April.The injury should have no effect on Pence’s draft stock and production in 2015.





Jose Fernandez- ADP 178 SP- Tommy John Surgery

Although the Marlins are saying June, I don’t expect them to rush Fernandez back. If you have the patience or a DL spot, Fernandez will be a great 14-17 round stash. Aiming for a June return, Fernandez has had no setbacks in his rehab from Tommy John surgery.Although the Marlins are saying June, I don’t expect them to rush Fernandez back.If you have the patience or a DL spot, Fernandez will be a great 14-17 round stash.





Daniel Murphy- ADP 146/2b 14 - Right hamstring strain

Murphy should be a second option on most rosters anyway so go ahead and draft him the same as you would without the injury. UPDATE-Daniel Murphy likely to begin season on the DL Murphy will be ready for Opening Day, but you will want to monitor this injury closely.Murphy should be a second option on most rosters anyway so go ahead and draft him the same as you would without the injury.-Daniel Murphy likely to begin season on the DL





Jayson Werth- ADP 167/OF 47- Offseason shoulder surgery

Werth will continue to play in the minors this week, but the Nats are expecting him to be in their lineup at the beginning of the season. Recently, Werth was quoted as saying he felt pain in his shoulder when swinging. If you have read any of my other articles you would know that I love Jayson Werth this year, however I am going to drop him at least one round in my projections. My concern is Werth will lose some power early in the year due to any lingering pain. Werth will continue to play in the minors this week, but the Nats are expecting him to be in their lineup at the beginning of the season.felt pain in his shoulder when swinging.If you have read any of my other articles you would know that I love Jayson Werth this year, however I am going to drop him at least one round in my projections.My concern is Werth will lose some power early in the year due to any lingering pain.





Anthony Rendon- ADP 18/2b 3- MCL sprain

An MRI taken on March 24th showed no structural damage which is a huge relief for guys like me who have Rendon locked in as a keeper. If I’m a Rendon owner I want the Nats to hold him out for a couple more weeks to ensure that he is available the rest of the year. Rendon suffered the sprain a week ago and is making improvements according to members of the Nationals.An MRI taken on March 24showed no structural damage which is a huge relief for guys like me who have Rendon locked in as a keeper.If I’m a Rendon owner I want the Nats to hold him out for a couple more weeks to ensure that he is available the rest of the year.





Matt Wieters- ADP 163/C 10- Tommy John surgery

However, there is reason for optimism as x-rays have come back clean on the slugger. The Orioles are reporting that Wieters will begin the year on the DL to give his elbow more time to heal. Even if he misses a week or two I expect Wieters to flirt with being a top 5 catcher this year as long as he can remain healthy. Wieters is now 10 months removed from Tommy John surgery and was recently shut down with some elbow tendinitis.Orioles are reporting that Wieters will begin the year on the DL to give his elbow more time to heal.Even if he misses a week or two I expect Wieters to flirt with being a top 5 catcher this year as long as he can remain healthy.





Alex Cobb- ADP 82/SP 21- Right forearm tendinitis

Cobb told the media on March 23rd that he was pain free and missing his first start was precautionary. Draft Cobb as you normally would as he is lined up to be the Rays ace in 2015. Cobb will miss his first start of the year to get a full recovery from the tendinitis in his throwing arm.Cobb told the media on March 23that he was pain free and missing his first start was precautionary.





Koji Uehara - ADP 120/RP 13- Left hamstring strain

Koji is nearly 40 and even though the Red Sox resigned him for 2 years, the Red Sox have made sure they have a backup plan in place-Edward Mujica. Uehara can make guys swing and miss with the best of them, but I think the shoulder injury is the first of many setbacks that happen with old age. Koji’s opening day availability is definitely in jeopardy, but that is not the reason why I wouldn’t draft him this year.Koji is nearly 40 and even though the Red Sox resigned him for 2 years, the Red Sox have made sure they have a backup plan in place-Edward Mujica.Uehara can make guys swing and miss with the best of them, but I think the shoulder injury is the first of many setbacks that happen with old age.





Kenley Jansen - ADP 97/RP 7- Left foot surgery

Jansen will miss the first month of the season recovering from foot surgery in February, but will immediately resume the role as closer for the Dodgers when he is healthy. Jansen was 6th in saves last year and even with the month off should he should be a premier guy in 2015. Jansen will miss the first month of the season recovering from foot surgery in February, but will immediately resume the role as closer for the Dodgers when he is healthy.Jansen was 6in saves last year and even with the month off should he should be a premier guy in 2015.





Miguel Cabrera - ADP 6/1b 2-Right foot surgery

The best hitter in baseball is healthy and ready to lead the Tigers’ high powered offense. Draft him normally, which means early.

The best hitter in baseball is healthy and ready to lead the Tigers’ high powered offense.Draft him normally, which means early.





Victor Martinez - ADP 61/1b 13-Right knee surgery

After having meniscus surgery in February Martinez has already played in two spring league games. Martinez if falling out of the first 4 rounds in most drafts which makes no sense to me considering he has 1b eligibility this year. Regression from last year is predictable, but even with the regression Martinez will put up top 5 first baseman numbers. UPDATE -V-Mart has admitted to some soreness in his surgically repaired knee.

Like Miggy, Martinez will be ready to go for Opening Day.After having meniscus surgery in February Martinez has already played in two spring league games.Martinez if falling out of the first 4 rounds in most drafts which makes no sense to me considering he has 1b eligibility this year.Regression from last year is predictable, but even with the regression Martinez will put up top 5 first baseman numbers.

Chris Sale - ADP 19/SP 4 - Right foot fracture

The foot fracture should not affect Sale’s pitching if given the proper time to heal. To that effect, his owners should be happy the Sox aren’t pushing him to start Opening Day. Sale will throw a simulated game on Friday that will be a great indication of how Sale is recovering. The White Sox are hoping to have Sale back by mid-April so his draft stock should not take much of a hit.The foot fracture should not affect Sale’s pitching if given the proper time to heal. To that effect, his owners should be happy the Sox aren’t pushing him to start Opening Day.Sale will throw a simulated game on Friday that will be a great indication of how Sale is recovering.





Jacoby Ellsbury - ADP 30/OF 9- Oblique strain

th, Ellsbury has started running and throwing and is progressing great according to Joe Girardi. Expect the Yankees to give Ellsbury enough time to recover, but he should be ready to go the first game of the year. After straining his oblique on the 17, Ellsbury has started running and throwing andis progressing great according to Joe Girardi.Expect the Yankees to give Ellsbury enough time to recover, but he should be ready to go the first game of the year.

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