CATCHER

Jarrod Saltalamacchia landed on the DL with a sore arm.  Taylor Teagarden will receive most of the starts and gets a slight uptick in AL only leagues.  Ryan Doumit missed a couple of games with a sore wrist, but returned Saturday.  Russell Martin made his 2009 debut at third base.

FIRST BASE

Lance Berkman finally retuned from the DL and he promptly hit 2 doubles.  Miguel Cabrera gave the fantasy-scare of the week when he was plunked on the wrist by a pitch.  He missed a game but was able to return.  Nick Johnson pulled his hamstring and exited Sunday's game.  At least he made it to mid-August.

SECOND BASE

Martin Prado missed Sunday's game with dizziness.  Kelly Johnson will get the nod to start in his place.  The Rangers activated Ian Kinsler from the 15-day DL.  Maicer Izturis was nailed on his arm by a pitch and left Tuesday game early; the Angels aren't expecting a DL stint. 

SHORTSTOP

Milwaukee optioned struggling JJ Hardy to AAA and recalled speedy infielder Alcides Escobar.  Hardy never found that elusive hot streak this year while Escobar immediately has value in NL-only leagues if you need stolen bases.  Derek Jeter was hit on his foot by a pitch, but X-rays were negative.  Without Jed Lowrie, the Red Sox acquired Alex Gonzalez from the Reds.

THIRD BASE

David Wright has a concussion after being smacked in the head by a Matt Cain pitch.  A DL trip is quite likely.  Aramis Ramirez returned to the lineup after missing several games with a sore shoulder and sore throat.  The Brewers designated Bill Hall for assignment ending his Milwaukee career.  Adrian Beltre landed on the DL with an injured testicle.  There was even talk of surgery....um, let's move on.  Scott Rolen hit the DL with concussion symptoms…..That’s better.

OUTFIELD

After being out for a month, Torii Hunter had 2 hits in his return from the disabled list.  Cody Ross sat out a game with a sore back, but was able to return on Sunday.  Nate McLouth is questionable for the next series after tweaking his hamstring on Saturday.  Nelson Cruz, who has been out since August 4, was finally placed on the DL.  The White Sox acquired Alex Rios from the Blue Jays for - nothing.  Toronto was just happy to get out of Rios' monster contract.

STARTING PITCHER

The Red Sox cut ties with John Smoltz and his 8.38 ERA.  Several teams appear to be interested and you know he doesn't want to end on such a bad note.  Hiroki Kuroda took a line drive off of the head and needed to be hospitalized.  If he's not DL'ed, he'll certainly miss a few starts.  Milwaukee claimed ex-Brewer Doug Davis off of waivers from Arizona, but the two sides have made little progress on a deal.  Chris Young doesn't seem to be improving and is likely out for the rest of the year.

RELIEF PITCHER

Texas reliever Neftali Feliz now has 16 K's in 8.2 IP and he even picked up a save over the weekend.  The Rangers seem content with him in middle relief, but he is certainly turning some heads.  Brad Lidge blew his 8th save of the season.  The Phillies will stick with him, but they could use some help via a waiver wire trade.