The Boston Globe is reporting that the Red Sox will call up starting pitcher Clay Buchholz and send Justin Masterson back to Triple-A Pawtucket to get some seasoning as a reliever. The Globe story also provides updates on David Ortiz in his recovery from a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist.

Buchholz won’t make a lot of waves in his return to the fantasy baseball player pool, not until he has a dominant outing anyway. Keeper leaguers should be on red alert, as there is a lot of incentive to buy into him early. With manager Terry Francona implying that this is a permanent move, Buchholz will have every opportunity to hit the ground running again in Boston.  Read more »

As recent as last season, the terms maligned and oft-injured were the most common to describe Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew. He was a nexus for underachievement, a classic “What if?” story of wasted potential. But, this season, Drew has found better health and fortunes, and they have culminated in a white hot June where he won’t stop hitting and driving in runs.

It will take much longer than one special month for us to look past Drew’s checkered past. Fantasy owners everywhere are gladly accepting his .435 average, 9 home runs and 21 RBIs thus far in June, but are holding their breath and quietly lining up an insurance plan. Read more »

As recent as last season, the terms maligned and oft-injured were the most common to describe Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew. He was a nexus for underachievement, a classic “What if?” story of wasted potential. But, this season, Drew has found better health and fortunes, and they have culminated in a white hot June where he won’t stop hitting and driving in runs.

It will take much longer than one special month for us to look past Drew’s checkered past. Fantasy owners everywhere are gladly accepting his .435 average, 9 home runs and 21 RBIs thus far in June, but are holding their breath and quietly lining up an insurance plan. Read more »

Ah, the injury bug. It can bite your fantasy team just as viciously as it bites a big league team and turn a season of promise into a season of doubt. But help is on the way, as several stars will soon be returning in the coming weeks.

Hopefully owners were patient enough to hold onto these guys. We talk 10 impact players from each league who can help fantasy teams in the second half of the season. These players are being ranked both in terms of immediate impact and potential upside. Read more »

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, already bogged down by a balky left knee, was diagnosed with a partially torn tendon in his left wrist, according to the David Ginsburg of the Associated Press.

Ortiz had gotten back into form after starting the year hitting .111 (7-for-63) with one home run and four RBIs over his first 15 games. He’s hit .312 with 12 homers and 39 RBIs in 32 games since, elevating his season line to .252-13-43. He exited Saturday’s game in the ninth inning, missed Sunday and had an MRI on Monday. Read more »