1B Richie Sexson's five-game suspension is up, and he's expected to be back in the lineup Friday night as the Mariners start interleague play with San Diego. Sexson had originally been handed a six-day suspension for charging the mound against Texas LHP Kason Gabbard last week. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
Suspended - Five-game suspension. Eligible to return May 16 vs. San Diego (Updated - 5/11/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The thumping first baseman has seven home runs, but his .202 batting average after hitting .205 last season makes him a low-end Fantasy option. Reserve him in all leagues. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Sexson has been suspended for six games and was also fined by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher. (Updated 05/09/2008)
Advice
Bob Watson, baseball's vice president in charge of discipline, cited Sexson for "violent and aggressive actions." Sexson asked the players' association to appeal, and any suspension will be delayed until after a hearing.
1B Richie Sexson's five-game suspension is up, and he's expected to be back in the lineup Friday night as the Mariners start interleague play with San Diego. Sexson had originally been handed a six-day suspension for charging the mound against Texas LHP Kason Gabbard last week. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
Suspended - Five-game suspension. Eligible to return May 16 vs. San Diego (Updated - 5/11/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The thumping first baseman has seven home runs, but his .202 batting average after hitting .205 last season makes him a low-end Fantasy option. Reserve him in all leagues. (Updated 05/16/2008).
