Padilla stellar in 1st start off DL: Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (11-5) blanked the Twins over seven innings Sunday as he marked his return from the DL with a 1-0 victory. Padilla allowed only three hits and two walks, but did not record a strikeout. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Padilla's strikeout total was obviously disappointing Sunday, but his quality start was more than enough reward for those Fantasy owners who took a flier on the big guy this week. Padilla is now 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three starts against the Twins this season. In Fantasy Week 17 (July 21-27), Padilla will get one start at Oakland on Saturday, where he is expected to face Justin Duchscherer. Consider him a nice back-of-the-staff option in mixed leagues for the period, even with that tough matchup. (Updated 07/20/2008).
The Texas Rangers activated Vicente Padilla off the disabled list to start against the Twins on Sunday, clearing roster room by optioning infielder German Duran to Triple-A Oklahoma. (Updated 07/20/2008)
Advice
Padilla, 10-5 with a 4.70 ERA, had been on the 15-day DL with a stiff neck. He's scheduled to start Sunday at Minnesota.
Padilla stellar in 1st start off DL: Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (11-5) blanked the Twins over seven innings Sunday as he marked his return from the DL with a 1-0 victory. Padilla allowed only three hits and two walks, but did not record a strikeout. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Padilla's strikeout total was obviously disappointing Sunday, but his quality start was more than enough reward for those Fantasy owners who took a flier on the big guy this week. Padilla is now 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three starts against the Twins this season. In Fantasy Week 17 (July 21-27), Padilla will get one start at Oakland on Saturday, where he is expected to face Justin Duchscherer. Consider him a nice back-of-the-staff option in mixed leagues for the period, even with that tough matchup. (Updated 07/20/2008).
= probable start
