Napoli could start throwing Monday: The Sports Xchange reports that Angels C Mike Napoli (irritated shoulder) has begun taking batting practice and catching bullpen sessions. He could begin a throwing program as soon as Monday and start a minor-league injury-rehabilitation assignment within a week to 10 days. Napoli is eligible to come off the disabled list Monday. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/9/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Napoli was tied for second on the team with 12 home runs in just 47 games before getting hurt, but his batting average is just .204 with 46 strikeouts in 142 at-bats. Consider the streaky slugging catcher nothing more than a DL stashee in deeper leagues until at least early August at this point. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Napoli is scheduled to travel with the Angels on their 11-game road trip, which starts Friday, according to the team's official Web site. (Updated 07/23/2008)
Advice
Napoli's return is still uncertain and he's scheduled to begin throwing to test his right shoulder. He's been on the disabled list since July 7 with inflammation in the shoulder, and appears to be set to return soon. Continue to monitor the developments.
Napoli could start throwing Monday: The Sports Xchange reports that Angels C Mike Napoli (irritated shoulder) has begun taking batting practice and catching bullpen sessions. He could begin a throwing program as soon as Monday and start a minor-league injury-rehabilitation assignment within a week to 10 days. Napoli is eligible to come off the disabled list Monday. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/9/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Napoli was tied for second on the team with 12 home runs in just 47 games before getting hurt, but his batting average is just .204 with 46 strikeouts in 142 at-bats. Consider the streaky slugging catcher nothing more than a DL stashee in deeper leagues until at least early August at this point. (Updated 07/21/2008).
