CATCHER

All fantasy eyes focused on Matt Wieters when the Orioles announced his promotion from Triple-A.  The most significant comments came from Andy MacPhail, who indicated Wieters is ready to be on the roster for the rest of the season.  Jesus Flores will miss at least three months with a stress fracture in his shoulder.  The Nationals have no immediate plans to upgrade the position.  Ryan Doumit is progressing according to schedule, but is several weeks away from returning.  The Mets traded Ramon Castro to the White Sox.  AL Leaguers who use 2 catchers now have another option.

FIRST BASE

Chris Davis has seen his average stall at .194 over the first two months of the season.  He is taking a significant amount of extra batting practice to help him get out of the funk, but hasn’t shown any signs of life yet.  A lot of analysts are down on Davis, but we've all seem his power potential and the impact he can have in the HR and RBI categories.  Yes, he strikeouts way too much, but his 2009 rate is extraordinarily high.  He's dug himself a big hole, so he'll need to repeat last year's performance (84 hits/295 ABs, .285 AVE) just to reach the .250 mark.  The Reds sent Joey Votto to the DL with "stress-related issues."  Apparently, it has something to do with his recent dizzy spells.

SECOND BASE

Kaz Matsui landed on the DL, again, with a strained hamstring.  Felipe Lopez missed several games with his own hamstring injury.  As of now, Arizona isn't planning on a DL trip. The Cubs placed Aaron Miles on the DL and recalled Andres Blanco.  There's not much there, even in NL only leagues.

SHORTSTOP

Hanley Ramirez's groin was bothering him, but he should be fine.  St. Louis placed Khalil Greene on the DL with anxiety-related problems.  Zack Greinke proved that those type of issues can be dealt with, but Greene has a big hill to climb in order to be a fantasy asset in 2009.

THIRD BASE

Garrett Atkins went 6 for 23 (.260) over the past week, and Josh Fields raised his average 20 points to .244.  Both are still on thin ice.  Joe Crede fouled a pitch off of his knee and was removed from Saturday's game - it's always something.  The Cubs placed Ryan Freel on the DL and recalled Jake Fox.  Fox has 17 HRs this year in Iowa and is worth a look in NL-only leagues.

OUTFIELD

Luke Scott blasted 6 HRs last week.  Even though the Orioles are flush with bats, he'll get his fair share at DH while he's scorching hot.  He's always possessed power, but expect the average to adjust back down.  Coco Crisp missed several games with a sore shoulder and then was placed on the bereavement list.  His legs are sound, but the shoulder bothering him when he swings from the right side.  Josh Hamilton was diagnosed with a form of a sports hernia.  Estimates from 2 weeks to 2 months of missed time have surfaced, which is enough to scare any fantasy owner.

STARTING PITCHER

Brett Myers will undergo hip surgery and miss the rest of the season. JA Happ will take over the  spot and is a decent NL only option.  Considering the offensive support, he can be mixed league sleeper in he stays in the rotation    Kelvim Escobar is scheduled to return next week. During his minor-league rehab, he displayed sound mid 90-s velocity, so he should certainly be monitored in all formats as a decent flier.

RELIEF PITCHER

Brian Fuentes has given up 4 ER in his last 3 IP.  Despite the occasional struggles, he seems to have a grasp on the closer role.  Joakim Soria nearing the end of his rehab but his return date is still uncertain.  The Giants activated Sergio Romo off of the disabled list.  Bob Howry has been ineffective this season, so Romo can assume 8th inning duties with Jeremy Affeldt and Brandon Medders.  Baltimore sent Chris Ray to AAA.  He showed signs of progress, but the 9.39 ERA was too much to handle.