The Sports Xchange reports that Rangers SP John Patterson has returned from Arizona to Dallas with soreness in his right forearm. Patterson, signed to a minor league contract in March, was to be examined by team orthopedist Keith Meister. The Rangers had hoped Patterson would start pitching for a minor league club by the middle of May. (Updated 05/08/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/13/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Patterson is nothing more than a minor league flier for the deepest of AL-only leagues at this point. He has potential if he can prove healthy, but there are better arms in the minors right now to consider even in the deepest of Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/08/2008).
No information available at this time.
The Sports Xchange reports that Rangers SP John Patterson has returned from Arizona to Dallas with soreness in his right forearm. Patterson, signed to a minor league contract in March, was to be examined by team orthopedist Keith Meister. The Rangers had hoped Patterson would start pitching for a minor league club by the middle of May. (Updated 05/08/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/13/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Patterson is nothing more than a minor league flier for the deepest of AL-only leagues at this point. He has potential if he can prove healthy, but there are better arms in the minors right now to consider even in the deepest of Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/08/2008).