CATCHER

Dioneer Navarro took a foul ball off the noggin, but he shows no signs of a concussion.  Ryan Doumit finally returned after being out since April 19.  Expect him to be a little rusty after such a long layoff.

FIRST BASE

Derrek Lee had an early exit due to neck spasms, but it should clear up.  He's been on a torrid stretch, blasting 6 homeruns in July.  The Rangers finally had enough and demoted Chris Davis to AAA.  He's 4 for 8 in his brief stint back in the minors and will return to the big club eventually.  Mark Teixeira hit his first homerun in 96 ABs.  He's prone to some streakiness; there's no need to worry.

SECOND BASE

Ian Kinsler is batting .060 over his last 33 ABs.  You always have to worry about it being a health issue for Kinsler.  Brian Roberts missed a few games due to the flu.  Freddy Sanchez missed several games with a sore back.  He has plenty of incentive to play hurt - if he gets 600 ABs this year, an 8 million dollar option for next year is automatically triggered.

SHORTSTOP

Seattle traded Yuniesky Betancourt to Kansas City for two minor league pitchers.  Betancourt shouldn't be anywhere near a fantasy roster.  JJ Hardy had to sit out on Sunday with a sore collarbone.  If July turns out to be another slow month, you will see Hardy's name hitting fantasy waiver wires soon.

THIRD BASE

A finger infection will cause Evan Longoria to miss the All Star game.  Oakland sent Jack Hannahan to Seattle for a minor league pitcher.  Hannahan isn't worthy of a roster spot on any fantasy team.  Mark DeRosa was placed on the 15 day DL with a torn sheath in his wrist.  That doesn't sound like a minor injury, he'll have to make some adjustments to his swing if he plans on returning after two weeks.

OUTFIELD

Jay Bruce suffered a fractured wrist and will be placed on the 15 day DL.  Jonny Gomes receives the playing time and is worth a look in NL only leagues.  The Braves traded perennial underachiever Jeff Francouer to the Mets for Ryan Church.  Both players fit the typical "change of scenery" scenario to help jumpstart their production.  Philadelphia activated Raul Ibanez from the 15 day DL.

STARTING PITCHER

Johnny Cueto gave up 9 ERs in only 2/3 of an inning causing his ERA to go above 3.00 for the first time since April 17.  Randy Johnson strained his shoulder on an awkward swing.  The injury looked bad - if you have limited bench space, consider dropping him.  Jonathan Sanchez stepped into the rotation and promptly threw a no-hitter.  Sanchez has all of the physical attributes, but has lacked consistency in his mental approach.  Rick Porcello will have his next start skipped.  Detroit already indicated that they will shutdown the rookie early.  Ryan Dempster broke his toe and was placed on the 15 day DL.  J.P. Ricciardi publicly stated that Roy Halladay is on the trading block.  It will take a king's ransom to land Halladay.  If he does get traded, it will likely be to the National League.  

RELIEF PITCHER

Arizona sent Tony Pena Jr. to the White Sox for minor leaguer first baseman Brandon Allen.  Alfredo Aceves will take Chien-Ming Wang's spot in the rotation.  It seems like a temporary move until the Yankees make a trade.  Toronto activated Scott Downs from the 15 day DL and released BJ Ryan.