Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez hit career home run No. 498 in the first inning Monday at Minnesota. The two-run shot was only his second home run in 20 games. He finished 2-for-4 with a walk after manager Terry Francona held him out of the lineup Sunday with a sore hamstring. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Ramirez was in a 1-for-14 mini slump entering Monday, but maybe the day off did him some good. If nothing else, his Fantasy owners appreciate him showing some power again. He probably won't hit 40 home runs like he once did, but he'll earn his draft position if he hits 30-35. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a RBI and a run in Boston's 5-4 loss to Baltimore on Tuesday. (Updated 05/14/2008)
Advice
Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to Minnesota, is batting .309 with eitht homers and 27 RBIs in 40 games this season.
Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez hit career home run No. 498 in the first inning Monday at Minnesota. The two-run shot was only his second home run in 20 games. He finished 2-for-4 with a walk after manager Terry Francona held him out of the lineup Sunday with a sore hamstring. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Ramirez was in a 1-for-14 mini slump entering Monday, but maybe the day off did him some good. If nothing else, his Fantasy owners appreciate him showing some power again. He probably won't hit 40 home runs like he once did, but he'll earn his draft position if he hits 30-35. (Updated 05/12/2008).