Chandler Simpson

Simpson (hamstring) dealt with left hamstring issues earlier in camp. The problem resurfaced with renewed soreness, forcing him out of action after last Tuesday's game.

Fantasy Impact

The week-long absence allowed recovery time, and Simpson is now feeling better. Manager Kevin Cash said he anticipates Simpson returning to the Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota. Simpson has been limited to four spring appearances through this point in camp.

Chandler Simpson is dealing with left hamstring tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Simpson has recently been held out of game action due to the injury. It doesn't appear that his status for the start of the season is currently in doubt.

Simpson has been slowed early in Rays camp by left hamstring tightness. Manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Simpson is tentatively slated for his Grapefruit League debut on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

The hamstring tightness has delayed Simpson's start to spring training. Cash provided the tentative Friday timeline on Tuesday.

Chandler Simpson (hamstring) is expected to miss the first few exhibition games because of left hamstring tightness according to Rays' manager Kevin Cash.

Fantasy Impact

This is not great news, especially for a player like Simpson whose game is built solely around speed. In his rookie season last year, Simpson batted .295 with 44 stolen bases in 109 games with the Rays. Only 18 (15 doubles, 3 triples) of his 122 hits went for extra bases. Simpson finished tied for second, with Jose Ramirez, in steals in the majors but got to 44 in 49 fewer games than Ramirez. The Rays are giving him some rest in an effort to get him healthy and ready for opening day. Monitor closely, especially if you are targeting steals and have Simpson high on your draft day list.

Chandler Simpson went 0-for-5 in loss to the Blue Jays but managed to steal a base.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s defeat, Simpson's season stats include a .298 average with 122 hits, 26 RBI, and 44 stolen bases across 108 games.