Marlins 1B Mike Jacobs missed his eighth straight game because of tightness in his right thigh Friday against the Royals, though he did appear as a pinch hitter. He said he hopes to start Saturday. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
Quadriceps - Available to pinch hit. Questionable for May 17-18 vs. Kansas City (Updated - 5/17/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Jacobs is almost ready to start again, but the Marlins continue to take a cautious approach because losing him for several weeks could devastate the lineup. Jacobs has shown great power this season, but he is more of a low-end Fantasy 1B at this time. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Jacobs walked in a pinch hit appearance in Monday's loss to the Reds after missing four games with a strained left quad. (Updated 05/13/2008)
Advice
Jacobs, who has two homers and seven RBIs in his last five games, is batting .271 with nine home runs and 24 RBIs in 30 games this season. The oft-injured Jacobs has also missed time this season with a sprained right middle finger.
Marlins 1B Mike Jacobs missed his eighth straight game because of tightness in his right thigh Friday against the Royals, though he did appear as a pinch hitter. He said he hopes to start Saturday. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
Quadriceps - Available to pinch hit. Questionable for May 17-18 vs. Kansas City (Updated - 5/17/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Jacobs is almost ready to start again, but the Marlins continue to take a cautious approach because losing him for several weeks could devastate the lineup. Jacobs has shown great power this season, but he is more of a low-end Fantasy 1B at this time. (Updated 05/17/2008).
