There are a host of injuries in the National League, so this is likely a good time to discuss them.
Jimmy Rollins/Juan Castro/Wilson Valdez While the Phillies appear to be an offensive juggernaut, the team lacks depth at several key positions. Shortstop is clearly one of those positions. Juan Castro has the unfortunate distinction of having the lowest average of anyone with 2400 career ABs (.230), just slightly under Eric Bruntlett's impressive .231. Castro has no pop, no speed, and a horrific OBP. Stay away. Valdez will not get enough ABs to make any difference at all, so you are better looking elsewhere.
Jason Werth/Ben Francisco/Greg Dobbs Funny how hip injuries have a way of going from 4 innings to a game to a DL stint. I'm not saying that will be the case, but you should have a back-up plan. Dobbs and Francisco will likely platoon during any short term injury issue for Ibanez or Werth. Dobbs will not get enough ABs to justify a roster spot, unless there is a DL stint involved. Francisco should be owned in all but the shallowest NL-only leagues. Any long term injury would likely herald the arrival of Dominic Brown.
Seth Smith and Ryan Spilborghs If you are in a deep NL-only league, these guys are likely owned or on reserve. I mention them, however, because Hawpe and Gonzalez are both hurting (quad and hamstring). While both injuries look like "tweaks," you should follow the situation over the weekend in the event you need to activate Smith/Spilborghs or put in a bid for a replacement outfielder.
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