The Sports Xchange reports that Marlins OF Josh Willingham, on the disabled list since April 28 with a lower back strain, still can't swing without feeling pain. The team has no idea how soon he might return. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Back - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/15/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The Marlins are being cautious with The Hammer, so you'll likely have to keep Willingham reserved through Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25). When healthy, he has helped fill the void in the lineup left by Miguel Cabrera and has developed into a nice Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Willingham hit soft-toss pitches Monday. (Updated 05/13/2008)
Advice
Willingham, sidelined by a sore back, is eligible to come off the 15-day DL during the series in Cincinnati, but his return is uncertain. He is batting .341 (31-for-91) with six home runs and 16 RBIs in 25 games this season.
The Sports Xchange reports that Marlins OF Josh Willingham, on the disabled list since April 28 with a lower back strain, still can't swing without feeling pain. The team has no idea how soon he might return. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Back - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/15/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The Marlins are being cautious with The Hammer, so you'll likely have to keep Willingham reserved through Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25). When healthy, he has helped fill the void in the lineup left by Miguel Cabrera and has developed into a nice Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/15/2008).
