Cashman confident Pavano can return: Oft-injured Yankees SP Carl Pavano, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery, could be back this year. In the final season of a $39.95 million, four-year contract, Pavano has made just 19 starts with New York. "There's certainly a chance for him to pitch in the majors this year if everything goes right," general manager Brian Cashman said. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 60-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/6/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The Yankees have hinted Pavano might return a few times already, suggesting maybe August. He hasn't begun a rehab assignment yet, though, so he remains a few weeks away. Take a flier on him only in deeper AL-only leagues. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Pavano, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery on June 5, 2007, threw 45 pitches on Friday in his second batting practice session. Pavano is scheduled to face hitters again on Tuesday. (Updated 07/11/2008)
Advice
In the final season of a $39.95 million, four-year contract, the oft-injured right-hander has made just 19 starts. He' 5-6 with a 4.77 ERA, with all but two of those starts coming in 2005.
Cashman confident Pavano can return: Oft-injured Yankees SP Carl Pavano, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery, could be back this year. In the final season of a $39.95 million, four-year contract, Pavano has made just 19 starts with New York. "There's certainly a chance for him to pitch in the majors this year if everything goes right," general manager Brian Cashman said. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 60-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/6/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The Yankees have hinted Pavano might return a few times already, suggesting maybe August. He hasn't begun a rehab assignment yet, though, so he remains a few weeks away. Take a flier on him only in deeper AL-only leagues. (Updated 07/21/2008).
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