We were more worried about Longoria’s tendency to slow down near the end of the season, but the early oblique injury can cause owners even more of a headache.  There’s a good chance you selected Longoria with the thought, “ I have third base covered, no need to back it up.”  Now, you find yourself scrambling, trying to find a replacement.  If you don’t have any options already rostered, go back to your cheat sheet and see if there are any viable candidates still available.

Depending on the size of your league, some of these options might not be on the waiver wire, but you may discover a short-term stopgap option.

Potential Options:

Scott Rolen & David Freese: Always start with players who receive playing time.

Jose Lopez:  Playing in Colorado doesn’t hurt either.

Maicer Izturis- A stopgap, yes indeed.

Danny Valencia & Chris Johnson: Both are off to slow starts, but they have potential.