Luke Maile

C Luke Maile underwent surgery to address his fractured right index finger Friday and will be sidelined 10-to-12 weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Maile will miss 10-to-12 weeks with a fractured right index finger. He most likely won't see the field in a shortened campaign. The 29-year-old was set to be the Pirates primary backup catcher. Look for John Ryan Murphy to handle the backup duties behind starter Jacob Stallings.

Luke Maile went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Red Sox by a 12-2 score.

Fantasy Impact

Maile is backing up Danny Jansen and does not see regular at-bats. The veteran catcher is hitting .148 with two home runs and four RBI. Maile is not fantasy relevant.

Luke Maile isn't available to start Tuesday against the Red Sox while he battles neck tightness, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Fantasy Impact

Maile was supposed be part of a battery with pitcher Matt Shoemaker on Tuesday but is dealing with his neck issue. Danny Jansen will get the start instead. Maile may be available off the bench once he gets his neck loosened.

Luke Maile went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Three homers, 25 RBIs, and a .232 average are actually alright for a backup catcher. He may have some use in AL-only leagues that start two catchers.

Luke Maile went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

It was a pretty impressive night for the backup catcher. Maile is off to a good start on the season hitting .339 with two home runs, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored. Unfortunately, Maile is stuck behind Russell Martin at catcher and is not going to see enough at-bats to be worth owning in fantasy leagues.