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News: The Indians placed Santana (head) on the 7-day concussion DL Saturday, Nick Camino of WTAM 1100 reports. (May 26 11:14a)
Impact: Santana got his bell rung when he took a foul ball off his catcher's mask in Friday's game, so the Indians will give him at least a week to recover. With Santana out, expect Lou Marson to see the majority of the starts behind the plate. Keep tabs on Santana's status in the coming days to see if he will return after seven days, or if his absence will stretch further. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 11:14a ET)
Overall Rank: 27
Position Rank: 2
% Started: 72.1 
% Owned: 98.6
News: Bonifacio has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will undergo surgery Friday, the Marlins' official site reports. (May 24 1:46p)
Impact: Bonifacio is expected to miss four to six weeks following the surgery. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 1:46p ET)
Overall Rank: 77
Position Rank: 8
% Started: 38.6
% Owned: 81.3 
News: Heyward is not in Wednesday's starting lineup for the Braves, reports Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (May 23 12:37p)
Impact: Heyward has cooled down since his torrid April. With just 19 hits in his last 94 at-bats, he sits for the day and Eric Hinske, who is 11-for-28 (.393) in his career against Reds starter Bronson Arroyo, will play right field. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 12:37p ET)
Overall Rank: 85
Position Rank: 8
% Started: 66.9
% Owned: 91.4
News: Aybar left Tuesday's game with a knee contusion, the Angels' official Twitter account reports. (May 22 9:25p)
Impact: Aybar is day-to-day. Alberto Callaspo entered the game at third base, moving Maicer Izturis to shortstop to cover the hole left by Aybar's departure. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 9:25p ET)
Overall Rank: 88
Position Rank: 11
% Started: 24.7
% Owned: 49.1
News: McCann (illness) has been scratched from the lineup Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. (May 22 1:51p)
Impact: David Ross will catch Tuesday night, while McCann is considered day-to-day. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 1:51p ET)
Overall Rank: 43
Position Rank: 3
% Started: 70.3
% Owned: 96.4
News: Braun (groin) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday, Director of Media Relations Mike Vassallo reports. (May 22 1:32p)
Impact: Apparently he's OK after leaving Monday's game after an at-bat in extra innings, but we'll keep an eye on the lineup throughout the evening in the event of a late switch. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 1:32p ET)
Overall Rank: 6
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 97.5
% Owned: 99.6
News: Braun left Monday's game prior to the start of the 11th inning with right groin tightness, Tom Haudricout of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (May 21 8:34p)
Impact: Groin tightness slowed Braun during spring training, but it was Achilles soreness that sidelined him a couple of weeks back. Prior to departing, Braun was 2-for-5 with a game-tying two-run homer off Giants starter Madison Bumgarner in the eighth inning. For now, consider him day-to-day to the new ailment. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 8:34p ET)
Overall Rank: 6
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 97.5
% Owned: 99.6
News: Teixeira (bronchial infection) remains out of the lineup Sunday, MLB.com reports. (May 20 8:46a)
Impact: Yankees manager Joe Girardi wanted to give Teixeira an extended rest to recover from the illness that's bothered him all season. "It's not easy, but you have to sometimes take care of yourself and try to get better because it's a long season," said Teixeira, whose voice is now hoarse from extended coughing fits. "I want to make sure that I'm good for the long run." (Source: RotoWire / Time: 8:46a ET)
Overall Rank: 21
Position Rank: 6
% Started: 81.6
% Owned: 99.0
News: Bonifacio (thumb) has been placed on the DL, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports. The move is retroactive to May 19. (May 20 6:53a)
Impact: Chris Coghlan was called up by the Marlins on Sunday, while Bryan Petersen -- Saturday's starter in center field -- figures to see added action while Bonifacio is sidelined. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 6:53a ET)
Overall Rank: 77
Position Rank: 8
% Started: 38.6
% Owned: 81.3
News: Konerko's eye is severely swollen, meaning he may be out for longer than a few days, Comcast SportsNet Chicago reports. (May 19 3:57p)
Impact: Konerko hopes to avoid the disabled list, but it appears at the very least he will miss multiple games. Adam Dunn, Dayan Viciedo or Brent Lillibridge would be the likely candidates for playing time in place of Konerko. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 3:57p ET)
Overall Rank: 33
Position Rank: 7
% Started: 91.3
% Owned: 99.0
News: Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said Saturday that a stint on the disabled list is likely for Bonifacio (thumb), Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. (May 19 3:30p)
Impact: The 27-year-old leads the majors in steals (20) by a wide margin (Houston's Jordan Schafer is second with 13). Bonifacio was hitting better in May, going 19-for-63 in the month before he sprained his left thumb Friday. If he indeed requires a DL stint, look for a shuffle to take place in the outfield to accommodate Austin Kearns in the starting lineup. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 3:30p ET)
Overall Rank: 77
Position Rank: 8
% Started: 38.6
% Owned: 81.3
News: Bonifacio, who sprained his left thumb Friday, is out of the lineup Saturday, the Florida Sun Sentinel reports. (May 19 9:34a)
Impact: Bonifacio's 112 consecutive games played streak, third longest in the NL, is likely over. He probably won't be available to pinch-hit with a bum thumb. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 9:34a ET)
Overall Rank: 77
Position Rank: 8
% Started: 38.6
% Owned: 81.3
News: Updating a previous report, Posey is out of the lineup due to a scheduled off day, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports. (May 18 4:57p)
Impact: Posey will be back in the lineup on Saturday and should be available in a pinch-hit role on Friday. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 4:57p ET)
Overall Rank: 48
Position Rank: 4
% Started: 89.1
% Owned: 98.5
News: Konerko (face) had a cut below his left eye and swelling after getting hit by a pitch from Jeff Samardzija on Friday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports. (May 18 1:06p)
Impact: He was sent for further tests, but for now Konerko should be considered day-to-day. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 1:06p ET)
Overall Rank: 33
Position Rank: 7
% Started: 91.3
% Owned: 99.0
News: Kinsler (illness) will return to the lineup on Thursday against Oakland, batting in his customary leadoff spot, ESPN Dallas reports. (May 17 9:32a)
Impact: It appears the stomach virus that caused him to miss Wednesday's game has passed. Look for him to keep on rolling at the plate. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 9:32a ET)
Overall Rank: 24
Position Rank: 3
% Started: 94.4
% Owned: 99.6
News: Lawrie has been suspended four games for throwing his batting helmet toward the home plate umpire in Tuesday's game. He's appealing the suspension and will be in the lineup Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. (May 16 1:59p)
Impact: Frankly, we're a bit surprised that Lawrie didn't get a longer suspension, so his chances of getting the punishment reduced may be pretty slim. He'll likely miss time in the near future, however, after the appeal process runs its course. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 1:59p ET)
Overall Rank: 63
Position Rank: 8
% Started: 62.2
% Owned: 88.9
News: Kemp (strained hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL after Monday's win over the Diamondbacks. (May 14 10:05p)
Impact: The silver lining, if one could call it that, is that the Dodgers won again Monday, extending their lead over Arizona to 9.5 games. With Kemp out, Bobby Abreu will be forced into near every-day play, though call-up Jerry Sands could also factor in the left field picture. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 10:05p ET)
Overall Rank: 1
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 46.1
% Owned: 99.6
News: Tulowitzki was nailed by a line drive off the bat of teammate Dexter Fowler while standing in the dugout in the eighth inning. He later left the game after limping down the line on an infield hit. (May 14 9:42p)
Impact: Chris Nelson replaced Tulowitzki in the game. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 9:42p ET)
Overall Rank: 3
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 93.3
% Owned: 99.6
News: Freeman left Monday's game due to blurred vision. "He had some blurring in his right eye. He went through a couple of pairs of contacts and couldn't get it fixed. Our team eye doctor is going to see him tonight and see if we can get that corrected," manager Fredi Gonzalez told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. (May 14 9:35p)
Impact: It may not be too serious since Gonzalez said Freeman didn't have the issue before Monday, but watch his status closely. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 9:35p ET)
Overall Rank: 71
Position Rank: 9
% Started: 60.5
% Owned: 92.5
News: Jennings (knee) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 12, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports. (May 14 3:41p)
Impact: Stephen Vogt has been recalled from Durham, while Jennings is eligible for activation May 27 as a result of the move being made retroactive to Saturday. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 3:41p ET)
Overall Rank: 64
Position Rank: 5
% Started: 36.5
% Owned: 84.1
News: Kemp (hamstring) is not in the lineup, the Dodgers' official Twitter feed reports. (May 14 3:01p)
Impact: Bobby Abreu will move to the No. 3 spot in the lineup, while Kemp is currently considered day-to-day. Tony Gwynn Jr. is playing center field Monday night. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 3:01p ET)
Overall Rank: 1
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 46.1
% Owned: 99.6
News: Kemp was pulled from Sunday's game after three innings, likely due to his nagging hamstring, according to the Dodgers radio broadcast. (May 13 2:20p)
Impact: Kemp was apparently upset at being pulled from the game, but manager Don Mattingly is likely just being cautious here. Consider him day-to-day pending further information. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 2:20p ET)
Overall Rank: 1
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 46.1
% Owned: 99.6
News: Weeks (wrist) will not play Saturday against the Cubs, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports. (May 12 7:27a)
Impact: Weeks is dealing with a left wrist injury after getting plunked Friday night. Initial X-rays showed no break, so Weeks is considered day-to-day for now. Edwin Maysonet will get the nod at second base for Saturday's matinee. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 7:27a ET)
Overall Rank: 42
Position Rank: 6
% Started: 49.4
% Owned: 69.4
News: Ortiz left Friday night's game in the seventh inning because of a bruised left heel, the Boston Herald reports. (May 12 5:43a)
Impact: He apparently suffered the injury during the fifth inning, when he ran through first base trying to beat out an infield hit. Ortiz will be evaluated further Saturday. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 5:43a ET)
Overall Rank: 92
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 72.7
% Owned: 96.6
News: Tulowitzki is not in Wednesday's lineup due to a sore left groin, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. (May 9 10:22a)
Impact: Tulowitzki wanted to play Wednesday, but given his issues with a sore groin in the past, he will take the day off in an effort to prevent the injury from becoming any worse. Tulowitzki will get another day to rest with the Rockies off Thursday, so he will miss only the lone game if he is able to return Friday. (Source: RotoWire / Time: 10:22a ET)
Overall Rank: 3
Position Rank: 1
% Started: 93.3
% Owned: 99.6