Arizona 1B Conor Jackson, 0-for-12 lifetime against Rockies starter Aaron Cook, was held out of the starting lineup Thursday against Colorado. He will be back in the lineup on Friday. The Sports Xchange reports he is also dealing with a mild hamstring issue. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
Hamstring - Questionable for May 16-18 series vs. Detroit (Updated - 5/16/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Manager Bob Melvin said Jackson will start against Detroit when interleague play begins Friday. Jackson was tied for third in the NL with 32 RBI and was fourth with a .405 batting average with runners in scoring position. He's having a breakout season and should be active in all leagues. Thankfully, this hamstring problem does not appear to be an issue. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Jackson tripled and drove in two runs, but the visiting Diamondbacks fell, 6-4, to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. (Updated 05/12/2008)
Advice
Jackson has four triples this season after totaling just two over his previous three. The first baseman has hit .310 (13-for-42) with two homers and 10 RBIs in his last 12 games, and is batting .325 with five homers and a team-leading 30 RBIs.
Arizona 1B Conor Jackson, 0-for-12 lifetime against Rockies starter Aaron Cook, was held out of the starting lineup Thursday against Colorado. He will be back in the lineup on Friday. The Sports Xchange reports he is also dealing with a mild hamstring issue. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
Hamstring - Questionable for May 16-18 series vs. Detroit (Updated - 5/16/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Manager Bob Melvin said Jackson will start against Detroit when interleague play begins Friday. Jackson was tied for third in the NL with 32 RBI and was fourth with a .405 batting average with runners in scoring position. He's having a breakout season and should be active in all leagues. Thankfully, this hamstring problem does not appear to be an issue. (Updated 05/16/2008).
