September 6, 2008 Brendan Ryan is being considered for his first start in center field today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:Ryan has worked as a utility infielder, but the team feels he is versatile enough to handle center field. He looks to get more at-bats, but only maintains a .242 average over 182 at-bats (no homers) and will continue to hold very little fantasy value.
August 6, 2008 Brendan Ryan has been sent down to Triple-A Memphis, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The team signed former Nationals' infielder Felipe Lopez, and felt Ryan was expendable to free up a roster spot.
Our View:Ryan only hit .242 over 182 at-bats this season, and held very little fantasy value prior to his demotion.
June 3, 2008 St. Louis shortstop Brendan Ryan is dealing with neck and upper back soreness, according to MLB.com.
Our View:The Cardinals have held Ryan out of the lineup this evening but feel he won't need time on the disabled list. Ryan reports he first felt the pain on Monday afternoon during pregame warm-ups, but the team is keeping him in mind should a pinch hitter be needed. On the field, Aaron Miles will get the start in his stead.
April 23, 2008 As expected, Brendan Ryan has been activated from the 15-day DL and recalled him from a rehab assignment at Double-A Springfield of the Texas League, according to the AP. Ryan had been on the DL with an oblique injury and has yet to play in a game for St. Louis in 2008. The team made the move as shortstop Cesar Izturis is unlikely to be available to play tonight due to a severe contusion on his arm. To make room on the roster, the team sent down pitcher Brad Thompson to Triple-A Memphis.
Our View:Ryan will start at shortstop and has more upside as a hitter than Izturis. He will have a good chance to generate solid numbers while hitting in the talented Cardinals' lineup as well. He is worth targeting if you need help at the position right now.
April 23, 2008 The Cardinals are expected to call up Brendan Ryan from the minors in time for tonight's game against Pittsburgh, according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Shortstop Cesar Izturis is going to be out due to a severe contusion suffered while struck by a pitch below his right elbow during Tuesday night action. The team does not know how long he may miss, but the team is hopeful he will avoid the DL.
Our View:Ryan will start at shortstop and has more upside as a hitter than Izturis. He will have a good chance to generate solid numbers while hitting in the talented Cardinals' lineup as well. He is worth targeting if you need help at the position right now.
