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Wed Dec 13 202314:30David Fletcher Outrighted By Braves
Atlanta Braves infielder David Fletcher has been outrighted off of the club's 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fletcher was passed through waivers and unsurprisingly went unclaimed given the $15 million he is still owed on an extension signed while a member of the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves acquired the 29-year-old in a trade with the Angels last week and while he could still crack the club's big-league roster out of spring training, he is coming off of three consecutive miserable seasons at the plate. Fletcher most recently hit .247 with two homers and a .628 OPS across only 33 games in the big leagues last season, production that graded out 30% below the league average, as per his 70 wRC+. His quality defense and versatility would be his paths back to the majors despite a complete lack of power at the plate.
Source: Mark BowmanRotoBaller.com
Fri Dec 8 202319:24David Fletcher, Max Stassi Headed To Atlanta
Infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi are on the move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves. Fletcher is a 29-year-old utility man who provided a 0.1 WAR in 89 games last season. Stassi is 32 years old and hit .180 in 2022. He did not play in 2023 due to a family medical issue. If Stassi is to return in 2024, it probably won't be with Atlanta, as they are stacked at catcher. Neither player moves the needle much in fantasy leagues.
Source: FOX SportsRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 24 202312:24David Fletcher Joining The Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are recalling infielder David Fletcher from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Fletcher was hitting .383/.432/.478 at Salt Lake with a home run, 10 doubles, two triples, 24 RBI, three stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 43 games. With Gio Urshela (pelvis) out for the rest of 2023, both Fletcher and Eduardo Escobar, who was acquired in a trade with the Mets on Friday, will give the Angels more infield depth moving forward. Fletcher had just two hits in 16 at-bats in eight games earlier this year for LA, but he has a .277 career average in six big-league seasons and could be worth a pickup in AL-only leagues if he stays hot at the plate.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 25 202317:48David Fletcher Misses Saturday's Game
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (abdominal) was scratched ahead of Saturday's Cactus League matchup. This was a precautionary move as the Angels aren't taking any chances in their final game of the spring. It sounds like the 28-year-old is dealing with abdominal tightness. That being said, Fletcher should be fine in a few days, but the team will likely give another update on him soon. It doesn't appear that Fletcher is in danger of missing Opening Day.
Source: Jeff FletcherRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 17 202211:06David Fletcher Heading To Injured List
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hand) is heading to the injured list after he was hit on the right hand last Saturday. Fletcher's scan came back negative, but there's a possibility of a bone bruise. The hope is that he can play the last week of the regular season. The 28-year-old's injury doesn't sound very serious, but he's going on the shelf regardless. He entered the game in the sixth inning on Friday night against the Seattle Mariners and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout and a run scored. Fletcher just hasn't done much for fantasy managers at all in 2022, hitting .259/.296/.349 with only two home runs, 15 RBI, 19 runs scored and one stolen base in 189 at-bats during an injury-plagued campaign.
Source: The Athletic - Sam BlumRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 16 202200:13David Fletcher Fouls Ball Off Foot Monday, Exits Early
Los Angeles Angels middle infielder David Fletcher (foot) was pinch-hit for by Jose Rojas in the seventh inning of Monday's game against the Mariners after fouling a pitch off of his foot in his previous at-bat, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Fantasy managers should check in for further information on the severity of the issue following the game. Fletcher has slashed .275/.313/.418 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 98 plate appearances this season and went 2-for-3 with two singles before exiting the game.
Source: Rhett Bollinger - Twitter.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 5 202221:42David Fletcher Not In Friday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (foot) is not in the lineup for his team's game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Fletcher was hit in the foot by a pitch on Thursday and is still experiencing soreness in the area, although he will be available as a pinch-hitter if needed. Manager Phil Nevin told reporters that he expects Fletcher to be able to return to action on Saturday. Fletcher is hitting .200 with one homer, five runs, and five RBI across 55 at-bats in 2022.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 28 202218:34David Fletcher Activated And Back In Lineup
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hips) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against Texas Rangers right-hander Spencer Howard, starting at second base and hitting ninth in the batting order. Fletcher has been out since early May after undergoing surgery on both of his adductor muscles. The 28-year-old won't be a savior for the floundering Angels, but he could be useful in deeper fantasy leagues as infield depth for his contact-oriented approach at the plate. Fletcher had gone only 6-for-38 (.158) with no homers and two RBI in 14 games before he went under the knife, but his poor early performance may have been related to his injury.
Source: SoCal News Group - Jeff FletcherRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 18 202209:20David Fletcher Goes 2-For-4 In Rehab Game Sunday
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake last Tuesday. He struggled over his first four games with the Salt Lake Bees, going just 1-for-11 at the plate. However, he came through with a 2-for-4 game on Sunday, hitting two singles in the contest. Fletcher has been out since early May after undergoing hip surgery. He was slashing just .158/.220/.263 over 14 games with the Angels prior to landing on the injured list. It seems likely that he will be back with the team soon after the All-Star break.
Source: MiLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 29 202219:21David Fletcher Takes Batting Practice On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) was able to take live batting practice on Wednesday. Fletcher continues to recover from surgery, but it's nice to see him making progress. The Angels are hopeful that Fletcher will be able to return in mid-July. He's expected to need a rehab assignment before rejoining the Angels roster. Fletcher was heavily struggling before landing on the injured list, but he does have a strong track record.
Source: J.P. HoornstraRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 5 202212:26David Fletcher Cleared To Play Catch
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hips) visited a hip specialist in Philadelphia on June 2 and was cleared to start playing catch on June 4 after he underwent surgery to fix both his right and left adductor muscles on May 10. Currently on the 60-day injured list, Fletcher is optimistic he could return by early-to-mid July. That might be quite optimistic, but the 28-year-old appears to be making some progress. He was hitting just .158/.220/.263 with no homers and two RBI in his first 38 at-bats of the season. Fletcher isn't a must-stash in mixed fantasy leagues, and his hips could give him problems the rest of the season. Luis Rengifo has been seeing regular playing time at second base for the Halos.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett BollingerRotoBaller.com
Tue May 10 202221:51David Fletcher To Miss A Couple Months After Surgery
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the adductor muscles in both of his legs, and he'll be out for "a couple months," according to the team. Fletcher has gotten off to a rough start to his 2022 campaign, and this injury news makes it even worse. The 27-year-old contact hitter landed on the injured list on Sunday with a strained left hip and will now likely be out until late July, at the earliest. He had already missed over two weeks with the same injury before returning on April 29. Fletcher was hitting just .158 with no home runs, two RBI and two runs scored in 14 games. Fantasy managers in deep mixed leagues shouldn't hang onto him. Tyler Wade should see most of the playing time at second base with Fletcher sidelined.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovannaRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 22 202216:22David Fletcher To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (hip) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. The 27-year-old has been out since April 11 due to a strained left hip. Prior to the injury, he was struggling at the plate. He went just 1-for-13 over his first five games of the year. Andrew Velazquez has been filling in as the team's shortstop with Fletcher out and he's had a rough time at the plate as well, slashing .143/.250/.179 over eight games. Assuming Fletcher has no setbacks, he should be back with the team at some point next week.
Source: Mike DiGiovannaRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 18 202222:20David Fletcher Progressing Nicely
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) has a good prognosis, and head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said that he could be ready shortly after the Angels return home on Friday. Fletcher might need to go on a rehab assignment, but even if he does, he could be back at some point next week, at the latest. The 27-year-old has been out for almost a week with a strained left hip, but he shouldn't be out much longer. Andrew Velazquez has handled the 6 nicely in Fletcher's absence, but Fletcher should return to everyday shortstop duties when he's ready. Fletcher had a triple and an RBI in 13 at-bats over five games before his injury, and he's even less of a fantasy asset hitting down in the Angels lineup this year.
Source: The Athletic - Sam BlumRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 17 202200:11David Fletcher Without A Timetable For Return
Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (hip) has no timetable for a return yet according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. The 27-year-old has remained in Anaheim during the team's current road trip to treat his ailing hip after he left Monday's contest with tightness in the seventh inning. Fletcher first experienced the discomfort near the end of Spring Training, so hopefully he can get it back to full health so it doesn't become a lingering issue throughout the season. Managers in leagues with no IL spots can feel free to cut ties at this point until we get a firmer date of a possible return to the Halo's lineup.
Source: Rhett Bollinger - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 13 202209:21David Fletcher Placed On Injured List With Hip Strain
The Los Angeles Angels placed shortstop David Fletcher (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He suffered a left hip strain during Monday's game against the Miami Marlins and had to be removed from the contest. The Angels called up infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A on Tuesday and he went on to start in Tuesday's game. He batted ninth and went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Velazquez should see a good amount of playing time while Fletcher is out, though the team could also potentially shift Tyler Wade or Jack Mayfield over to cover shortstop.
Source: MLB Trade RumorsRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 12 202211:04David Fletcher Dealing With Hip Tightness Again
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) left the game early on Monday night against the Miami Marlins with left hip tightness. Fletcher had also missed time at the end of spring training with the same injury, so this could be something to watch. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. If the 27-year-old is forced to miss time moving forward, Tyler Wade and Jack Mayfield would be the candidates to share time at shortstop for the Angels. Fletcher has gotten off to a slow start at the plate in 2022, going just 1-for-13 with a triple, RBI and a strikeout in the first five games. He makes a decent amount of contact and has multi-position eligibility, but he's a pretty low-ceiling fantasy asset in deeper leagues.
Source: Orange County Register - Jeff FletcherRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 4 202209:51David Fletcher Dealing With Hip Tightness
Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (hip) was held out of Sunday's Spring Training game due to hip tightness. However, according to Angels beat writer Rhett Bollinger, Fletcher is expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game. The 27-year-old has been swinging the bat well so far this spring. Over eight games and 21 plate appearances, he's slashed .350/.333/.500 with three doubles, three RBI and five runs. Fletcher doesn't offer anything in terms of power, but he stole 15 bases last year and he's one of the toughest players in the majors to strike out.
Source: Rhett BollingerRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 2 202217:44David Fletcher To Make Transition To Shortstop
Barring an unforeseen development, Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher, who has been the team's long-time second baseman, will make the transition to become the team's starting shortstop. Fletcher played 20 games at the 6 last year, so he probably already has shortstop eligibility in most fantasy formats. The 27-year-old's fantasy value in deeper mixed and AL-only leagues improves a bit, but Fletcher will also lose some appeal with Shohei Ohtani serving as the Angels regular leadoff hitter in 2021, which will push Fletcher down in the batting order. He makes consistent contact at the plate, but he doesn't offer much in terms of power -- just 12 career homers in four big-league seasons -- and he's unlikely to produce a ton of counting stats while hitting eighth or ninth.
Source: MLB Network - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Sun Oct 3 202112:50David Fletcher Ends Hitless Streak Saturday
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher finally broke out of his slump on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. He went 2-for-4 with a double, his first extra-base hit since September 1. It ended his 10 game hitless streak, in which he went 0-for-34. He's now slashing .260/.296/.318 with two home runs and 15 stolen bases. Fletcher lost most of his value during his cold streak, as his batting average and speed don't make up for the lack of power. Fantasy managers are probably better off starting someone else at second for the final day of the season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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