Marlins 1B Mike Jacobs (quadriceps) did not return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Reds. He did appear as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, but struck out swinging with two runners on base. Jacobs, who also appeared as a pinch hitter the previous two games, has missed the last seven games and is questionable for Thursday's series finale. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
Quadriceps - Available to pinch hit. Questionable for May 16-18 series vs. Kansas City (Updated - 5/16/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears as though Jacobs is almost ready to start again, but the Marlins continue to take a cautious approach as losing him for several weeks could be devastating to the lineup. Jacobs has shown great power this season, but is more of a low-end Fantasy 1B at this time. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Jacobs missed his third straight game Saturday with a strained left quad. (Updated 05/11/2008)
Advice
Jacobs, who has two homers and seven RBIs in his last four games, is batting .271 with nine home runs and 24 RBIs in 29 games this season.
Marlins 1B Mike Jacobs (quadriceps) did not return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Reds. He did appear as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, but struck out swinging with two runners on base. Jacobs, who also appeared as a pinch hitter the previous two games, has missed the last seven games and is questionable for Thursday's series finale. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
Quadriceps - Available to pinch hit. Questionable for May 16-18 series vs. Kansas City (Updated - 5/16/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears as though Jacobs is almost ready to start again, but the Marlins continue to take a cautious approach as losing him for several weeks could be devastating to the lineup. Jacobs has shown great power this season, but is more of a low-end Fantasy 1B at this time. (Updated 05/14/2008).
