The Rays have had a tough week, first they lose left fielder Carl Crawford to a season-ending injury to his wrist, and now the "bruised wrist" suffered by rookie sensation Evan Longoria has turned into a fracture. I have read everything from three to eight weeks, so can't say for sure that he will play again this season or not. Crushing blow to Tampa and fantasy teams, if you can afford to stash him I definitely would. If not, you have a really tough decision in front of you, but I think I would let him go.

Ryan Braun missed his second consecutive game with a rib cage injury that he suffered on a swing on Saturday. Manager Ned Yost said that the injury isn't serious enough that Braun should have to go on the Disabled List. Keep him benched until you know for sure that he will be in there.

Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum took a comebacker line drive off the knee tonight, but it appears that the x-rays were negative. I assume that more information will be available over the next day or two, but I wouldn't be surprised if he missed his next start.

The prayers that Mets' fans have been saying should be answered next week when Billy Wagner looks to be activated. Wagner will begin his rehab assignment on Thursday, and should be activated in the middle of next week. Look for him to be IMMEDIATELY put back in the closer's role for the Mets, as their 'pen has been a disaster.

Matt Capps has already started his rehab assignment, and pitched a scoreless inning in AA ball on Tuesday. He could be activated this weekend, or by Monday for sure. He will also be put back in the closer's role right away, as the Pirates don't really have a good replacement.

Carl Pavano (no, stop laughing, he is really going to come back. No, really. Ok, I don't believe it either.) actually made a rehab start, but much like the rest of his career for the Yanks was not good. Pavano gave up five runs in 4.1 innings against AA competition. The worst contract in history, Pavano has made just 19 starts in his $40 million contract, or just over $2 million per start. Given he has only won five games for the Yanks, that's $8 million per win. He could be back in the beginning of September. Stay away!

Phil Hughes needs to make just one more rehab start before he looks to return to the Yankees rotation. He allowed just two runs over five innings in his last start, and could start back again for the Bronx Bombers by August 23rd.

Brad Lidge looks like he won't miss anymore time for the Phillies. Lidge hadn't appeared in a game since Friday, but has declared himself ready to get back in the game right away for Philadelphia. Get him back in your starting lineup immediately.

Justin Upton is nearly finished with his rehab assignment and could be back with the Diamondbacks very soon. He had two hits in his first game, and could be playing for Arizona early next week.

Finally, Joba Chamberlain is supposed to start a throwing program on Friday in his attempt to return to the Yankees rotation. He was actually supposed to start it on Tuesday, but it was already pushed back. In my opinion, his season is over. If it isn't over, I don't believe he will start again.

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