Oswalt eyes Monday return vs. Reds: Astros RHP Roy Oswalt threw a short bullpen session before the game Wednesday. Oswalt has been on the disabled list since July 19 with a strained left hip. He will throw another bullpen on Friday and is slated to start against Cincinnati on Monday. (Updated 07/23/2008).
Injury Report
Hip, back - 15-day DL. Expected to return for July 28 start vs. Cincinnati (Updated - 7/20/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Oswalt should be a consistent winner for your Fantasy team in the second half if he can stay healthy, so stash him away for now. In Fantasy week 18 (July 28-August 3), Oswalt is an interesting case. He is slated to start Monday against the Reds. If he can make that start with no problems, he'd be a two-start pitcher for the week, making him a must-start across the board. This is a scenario worth keeping an eye on. Check back to see how he gets through his Friday bullpen session. If he looks good, go ahead and get him starting. (Updated 07/23/2008).
Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained hip and a herniated disk in his back. (Updated 07/19/2008)
Advice
Oswalt underwent an MRI exam on Saturday that confirmed a strained left hip abductor and also revealed the disk problem.
Oswalt eyes Monday return vs. Reds: Astros RHP Roy Oswalt threw a short bullpen session before the game Wednesday. Oswalt has been on the disabled list since July 19 with a strained left hip. He will throw another bullpen on Friday and is slated to start against Cincinnati on Monday. (Updated 07/23/2008).
Injury Report
Hip, back - 15-day DL. Expected to return for July 28 start vs. Cincinnati (Updated - 7/20/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Oswalt should be a consistent winner for your Fantasy team in the second half if he can stay healthy, so stash him away for now. In Fantasy week 18 (July 28-August 3), Oswalt is an interesting case. He is slated to start Monday against the Reds. If he can make that start with no problems, he'd be a two-start pitcher for the week, making him a must-start across the board. This is a scenario worth keeping an eye on. Check back to see how he gets through his Friday bullpen session. If he looks good, go ahead and get him starting. (Updated 07/23/2008).
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