The Mets sent C Raul Casanova outright to Triple-A New Orleans. He had been designated for assignment, but he cleared waivers. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Casanova could position himself to be a backup for the Mets later this year, but he would be nothing more than a low-end reserve for the deepest of NL-only leagues. Ignore him while in the minors. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Casanova moved to the bench Sunday after Brian Scheider returned to the Mets' lineup against Arizona. (Updated 05/04/2008)
Advice
Casanova had been a regular in the Mets' lineup since Schneider suffered a thumb infection on April 23. Casanova went 7-for-23 (.304) with a homer and three RBIs in the six games filling in for Schneider.
The Mets sent C Raul Casanova outright to Triple-A New Orleans. He had been designated for assignment, but he cleared waivers. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Casanova could position himself to be a backup for the Mets later this year, but he would be nothing more than a low-end reserve for the deepest of NL-only leagues. Ignore him while in the minors. (Updated 05/15/2008).
