Brendan Ryan

Brendan Ryan who normally acts as the backup shortstop for the first place Yankees, started at second base against the Red Sox on Thursday and ended up going one for three with a single but struck out twice in the 2-1 Yankees victory.

Fantasy Impact

Although Brendan Ryan has been hurt for much of the season, he holds a respectable .289 average in the 45 at bats that he's been given. However from a fantasy standpoint, Ryan will not contribute much at all to a lineup and is known for his defense.

An MRI revealed that Brendan Ryan suffered a Grade 2 calf strain during Wednesday's spring contest. Ryan went down while attempting to bare hand a ground ball and needed help to leave the field.

Fantasy Impact

It appears that Brendan Ryan will start the season on the DL as Joe Girardi said he would be kind of shocked if Ryan is with the team when they open on Monday against the Blue Jays. The injury could open the door for young second baseman Rob Refsnyder or possibly Nick Noonan or Cole Figueroa, both of whom have some Major League experience. The Yankees will make their final roster decisions over the next day or two.

Brendan Ryan, who was playing SS this afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, was injured on a ground ball hit up the middle. He appeared to be in severe pain and was forced to leave the game due to what is now being called a right strained calf. In all likelihood, Ryan will have to start the year off on the DL.

Fantasy Impact

Brendan Ryan is a backup middle infielder for the Yankees, so his injury should not have too much impact on his fantasy outlook. It could however open the door for Rob Refsnyder, who has been having a good spring thus far at the plate.

Yankees utility infielder, Brendan Ryan, collected two hits and added a run scored in the Yankees blow out win over the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Brendan Ryan is not know for the bat, but is well known for his terrific defense. That is where he earns his money. Ryan is not a fantasy option as he will not play everyday and will not produce much offensively. He will, however, be a big part of the Yankees plans to give their regulars days off over the long summer.