September 16, 2008 Dioner Navarro hit a bases loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Rays a walk-off victory on Tuesday night. It was his only hit of the game.
Our View:Navarro was awful in August and has dealt with nagging injuries throughout 2008, but at .293, 47 RBI, and 24 doubles he has produced enough for a catcher to warrant fantasy acknowledgement. He is just 24 so he should be on the fantasy radar for a few more seasons.
September 4, 2008 Dioner Navarro had four hits on Thursday night to boost his average to .297 for the Rays.
Our View:Navarro had an awful August hitting just .194 while dealing with some nagging injuries so it's great to see him bust out like this tonight. It's always hard to predict how a catcher will hold up over the course of a long season so we'll have to see how Navarro proceeds down the stretch.
August 31, 2008 Dioner Navarro will get a few days off to rest his ailing hamstrings, as they ached after Saturday's game, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:Navarro returned on Saturday after missing most of the week with the hamstring ailment. Now, it sounds as if he will not be back until the middle of this week.
August 30, 2008 The Rays should be happy to get Dioner Navarro back in the lineup today as they face the Orioles, returned from hamstring pain that appears to be improved, according to the St. Petersburgh Times.
Our View:Shortstop Jason Barlett returns after a day off as well, giving the Rays a lift as they push to stay hot moving towards the playoffs.
August 29, 2008 Dioner Navarro said his hamstrings were improving, and the team is looking at Saturday as the day for his return, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:Navarro was available to come off the bench on Thursday, and he took some swings in the batting cage before the game. He has had a solid if unspectacular season, with an average of .290 with six home runs and 43 RBI.
