MLB.com reports Dodgers OF Andruw Jones did not start Monday against the Reds because of a swollen and sore right knee, according to manager Joe Torre. Matt Kemp started in center field in Jones' absence. Torre felt Jones' knee injury contributed to his 3-for-20 slide on the team's recent road trip. "He's had a cranky right knee," Torre said. "It's just a combination where he has struggled with the bat and he's flying out on the front side. I just decided to give him the night off." (Updated 05/20/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for May 20-21 vs. Cincinnati (Updated - 5/20/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Torre defended the struggling center fielder, who entered play Monday with a .167 average in 42 games. He has only two home runs and 17 RBI in 132 at-bats in the first season of a two-year, $36 million contract. "For starters, he started off slowly, and he's playing for a new organization after playing for one organization his entire career," Torre said. "A lot of times, they don't admit that there are any emotions, but having been around as long as I have been, there are. He's a very proud individual. I think maybe some people think he doesn't care, but nothing could be further from the truth." Well, Fantasy owners are sure hoping that Jones can get over his pride and start slugging homers like in the old days with Atlanta. Jones has become a risky Fantasy OF until he hammers out his swing. (Updated 05/20/2008).
Jones, who was scratched because of a swollen right knee, had an MRI that revealed a slight cartilege tear. The Dodgers will wait a few days to see if he will have to undergo surgery. (Updated 05/20/2008)
Advice
Jones has been a major disappointment for the Dodgers after signing a $36.2 million, two-year contract in December. He's batting a mere .167 with just two homers and seven RBIs in 42 games this season.
MLB.com reports Dodgers OF Andruw Jones did not start Monday against the Reds because of a swollen and sore right knee, according to manager Joe Torre. Matt Kemp started in center field in Jones' absence. Torre felt Jones' knee injury contributed to his 3-for-20 slide on the team's recent road trip. "He's had a cranky right knee," Torre said. "It's just a combination where he has struggled with the bat and he's flying out on the front side. I just decided to give him the night off." (Updated 05/20/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for May 20-21 vs. Cincinnati (Updated - 5/20/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Torre defended the struggling center fielder, who entered play Monday with a .167 average in 42 games. He has only two home runs and 17 RBI in 132 at-bats in the first season of a two-year, $36 million contract. "For starters, he started off slowly, and he's playing for a new organization after playing for one organization his entire career," Torre said. "A lot of times, they don't admit that there are any emotions, but having been around as long as I have been, there are. He's a very proud individual. I think maybe some people think he doesn't care, but nothing could be further from the truth." Well, Fantasy owners are sure hoping that Jones can get over his pride and start slugging homers like in the old days with Atlanta. Jones has become a risky Fantasy OF until he hammers out his swing. (Updated 05/20/2008).
