Barton could start rehab Thursday: Oakland 1B Daric Barton (strained neck) might start a minor league rehab assignment Thursday. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
Head, neck - 15-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/19/08)
Fantasy Analysis
He has little power, so he is best left to AL-only Fantasy leagues when healthy. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Barton smacked his head on the bottom of a pool during the All-Star break, requiring six staples to close the gash and leaving the Oakland first baseman with a neck strain that landed him on the disabled list Saturday. (Updated 07/19/2008)
Advice
The Athletics recalled infielder Wes Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento and started him at first base against the New York Yankees.
Barton could start rehab Thursday: Oakland 1B Daric Barton (strained neck) might start a minor league rehab assignment Thursday. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
Head, neck - 15-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/19/08)
Fantasy Analysis
He has little power, so he is best left to AL-only Fantasy leagues when healthy. (Updated 07/22/2008).
