The Sports Xchange reports that Nationals C Johnny Estrada will be examined by orthopedist James Andrews on Monday in Birmingham, Ala., as the veteran catcher seeks a second opinion on his injured right elbow. Estrada is already on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation of the ulnar nerve after having surgery during the offseason. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/9/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Uh oh. No Fantasy owner ever wants their player to be on his way to Dr. Andrews, but luckily Estrada has been used very little by the Nationals this season and he's only owned in two percent of leagues. An initial exam of Estrada's elbow showed no structural damage, just inflammation, but obviously a second opinion was warranted. Continue to ignore him in the majority of leagues at this time. (Updated 05/15/2008).
The Nationals placed Estrada (right elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with fellow catcher Paul Lo Duca (right hand), according to the Washington Post. (Updated 05/08/2008)
Advice
Estrada, who is in his first season with the Nationals, doesn't have any fantasy value. He is hitting .179 (7-for-39) with three RBIs.
The Sports Xchange reports that Nationals C Johnny Estrada will be examined by orthopedist James Andrews on Monday in Birmingham, Ala., as the veteran catcher seeks a second opinion on his injured right elbow. Estrada is already on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation of the ulnar nerve after having surgery during the offseason. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/9/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Uh oh. No Fantasy owner ever wants their player to be on his way to Dr. Andrews, but luckily Estrada has been used very little by the Nationals this season and he's only owned in two percent of leagues. An initial exam of Estrada's elbow showed no structural damage, just inflammation, but obviously a second opinion was warranted. Continue to ignore him in the majority of leagues at this time. (Updated 05/15/2008).
