Youkilis hit on wrist, exits game: Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis was hit in the wrist by a pitch in the first inning against Kansas City on Wednesday night and left the game after getting doubled off first base. The Red Sox said Youkilis had a contusion on the right hand and X-rays were negative. He was replaced in the bottom of the first by Sean Casey. The pitch by Luke Hochevar appeared to hit Youkilis in the right wrist and possibly bounce into his chest or shoulder. He stood around a few minutes in discomfort but went to first base to run. The next batter, Mike Lowell, hit a liner back to Hochevar and Youkilis was doubled off. (Updated 08/06/2008).
Injury Report
Wrist - Questionable for Aug. 8-10 series at Chicago White Sox (Updated - 8/6/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Youkilis came into Wednesday's game on a 12-game hitting streak. It would be real unfortunate for Fantasy owners if he has to miss an extended period of time with an injury, but it sounds as though it is just a bruise. Treat him as a day to day candidate. Youkilis hasn't slowed down in the second half and continues to produce among the top first baseman in Fantasy. He is a must-start when healthy. (Updated 08/06/2008).
Youkilis was hit in the wrist by a pitch in the first inning against Kansas City on Wednesday night and left the game after getting doubled off first base. Youkilis said he hoped to play in Chicago on Friday after an off day on Thursday. (Updated 08/07/2008)
Advice
Youkilis is hitting .317 and leads the team with 20 homers and 76 RBIs.
Youkilis hit on wrist, exits game: Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis was hit in the wrist by a pitch in the first inning against Kansas City on Wednesday night and left the game after getting doubled off first base. The Red Sox said Youkilis had a contusion on the right hand and X-rays were negative. He was replaced in the bottom of the first by Sean Casey. The pitch by Luke Hochevar appeared to hit Youkilis in the right wrist and possibly bounce into his chest or shoulder. He stood around a few minutes in discomfort but went to first base to run. The next batter, Mike Lowell, hit a liner back to Hochevar and Youkilis was doubled off. (Updated 08/06/2008).
Injury Report
Wrist - Questionable for Aug. 8-10 series at Chicago White Sox (Updated - 8/6/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Youkilis came into Wednesday's game on a 12-game hitting streak. It would be real unfortunate for Fantasy owners if he has to miss an extended period of time with an injury, but it sounds as though it is just a bruise. Treat him as a day to day candidate. Youkilis hasn't slowed down in the second half and continues to produce among the top first baseman in Fantasy. He is a must-start when healthy. (Updated 08/06/2008).
