Here are updates for MLB fantasy, including injuries, for Friday, June 9th.
TOP STORY: Sanchez, Judge Power Yanks past Sox
Gaby Sanchez hit is seventh and eighth home run, going 2-4 and delivering five RBIs. Aaron Judge, who leads the league in homers, went 3-4 in the Yankees 9-1 win against the Red Sox. According to MLB Statcast, Judge’s sixth-inning single was recorded at an exit velocity of 119.8 mph, making it the hardest hit ball of the season. The Yanks lead the AL East division by three games over the Sox.
Other MLB Fantasy Updates…
- Chris Iannetta, C, Diamondbacks = 3-5 with 7 RBIs and 3 runs scored
- Joey Votto, 1B, Reds = 4-4 with a HR, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored
- Edinson Volquez, P, Marlins = Gave up 3 hits and 2 walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out 8 batters; now (3-7)
- Lance McCullers Jr., P, Astros = Gave up 1 run on 2 hits in 7 innings while striking out 8
- R.A. Dickey, P, Braves = Gave up 1 run on 3 hits in 7 innings while recording 8 strikeouts; now (4-4)
- Derek Norris, C, Rays = 2-3 with two home runs, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored
- Eric Thames, LF, Brewers = 1-4 with a home run (his 16th), 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
- Greg Holland, P, Rockies = No hits and no runs allowed while picking up his major league-leading 22nd save
Injury News
- Kevin Kiermaier, OF, Rays: Seen using crutches in clubhouse Thursday (hip)
- Aroldis Chapman, P, Yankees: May begin rehab assignment this weekend (shoulder)
- Nelson Cruz, OF, Mariners: Out of lineup Thursday for second straight game (calf)
- Yoenis Cespedes, OF, Mets: Resumed rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday (hammy)
- Salvador Perez, C, Royals: Day-to-day with thumb injury
- Kyle Hendricks, P, Cubs: Placed on 10-day DL with right hand tendinitis
- Zack Greinke, P, Diamondbacks: Paternity leave for birth of child; listed as day-to-day