Shoppach doubles for Indians Friday: Cleveland catcher Kelly Shoppach continued to do a good job backing up injured catcher Victor Martinez on Friday against the Twins. Shoppach went 1-for-4 as he laced a two-run double. He's batting .253. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Shoppach is basically only a stopgap option in the American League while Martinez is out. He does have hits in four straight games with a homer and six RBI, however. Once Martinez comes off the DL, Shoppach's job will be done, but you should take advantage of him while he's starting. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Shoppach drove in two runs for the host Indians in their 5-4 win over Minnesota on Friday. (Updated 07/26/2008)
Advice
Shoppach has gone 5-for-14 (.357) with a homer and six RBIs during a four-game hitting streak, and is batting .253 with eight homers and 26 RBIs in 62 games overall this season.
Shoppach doubles for Indians Friday: Cleveland catcher Kelly Shoppach continued to do a good job backing up injured catcher Victor Martinez on Friday against the Twins. Shoppach went 1-for-4 as he laced a two-run double. He's batting .253. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Shoppach is basically only a stopgap option in the American League while Martinez is out. He does have hits in four straight games with a homer and six RBI, however. Once Martinez comes off the DL, Shoppach's job will be done, but you should take advantage of him while he's starting. (Updated 07/25/2008).
