This is piggybacking on my "Time to Get Ready" post of yesterday, but it's importance bears repeating.

You have to be VERY aware of your line-up/rosters concerning injuries during the playoffs.  Some guys are just going to become dead weight in the next two or three weeks that you won't be able to afford allowing to take up precious bench space on your squad.  The hard part is, sometimes those guys are studs and you don't want to let go!

This week you are fairly safe in that Richie Weeks, Kevin Youkilis, Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes, and Andre Beltre should all return from the DL.  Obviously, you hang on to those guys.

BUT, Nelson Cruz pulled another hamstring, and is going to be out 3 weeks.  For most of my teams, that means he is scheduled to come back for the fantasy World Series.  The question is, can I get into the World Series with him on the bench?  Depends on your team and opponents, but you have to look at that.

Shin-Soo Choo was looking like the hitter of old lately, but he has gone down again.  I drop that guy.

And a hot hitter lately, Cameron Maybin, is heading back to San Diego to get an MRI.  If you have him, monitor that development, and be ready to pounce on the waiver wire if the news is bad.

And again, picking up a hot prospect like Dayan Viciedo (4-6 in his first 2 games) who is going to play should be something to consider.

Jesus Montero.  Finally the Yankees are going to call him up when rosters expand on Thursday.  But maybe the yanks knew what they were doing, as he enjoyed his best month in the minors in the last 30 days.  Going forward, he may not play much at catcher, but he is eligible.  He will get at-bats against right handers, so you deep leaguers, or two catcher teams may want to take a chance.

Adrian Beltre – YES!  Will be activated tomorrow!

Micheal Brantley – NO!  Had the hamate bone removed from his wrist in surgery today.  He is out for the season.

Brandon Guyen – Intriguing.  When I was doing my research before Desmond Jennings call up, this guy stood out on the roster of the Durham Bulls.  Looks like he gets called up to the bigs this week.  He sported a .312 average in over 400 at-bats, with 14 HR and 61 RBI.

Hanley Ramirez.  Is suffering from shoulder "instability" and could be shut down for the season.  In fact, he most likely is done.  He has to be considered the biggest disappointment in fantasy this season, and should fall in the rankings next spring.

Jair Jurrjens.  This guys was lights out with a 12-3 record before the All-Star break, but the wheels have come off since.  And go figure, he has a bad wheel.  He'll miss his weekend start and instead go see a specialist about his knee.  The goal is to get him ready for the playoffs.  The REAL playoffs player…he ain't gonna help you in the fantasy rounds.  Feel free to drop him.

Grady Sizemore.  Has returned from a long visit to the DL.  Add at your own risk.  He hasn't gotten any steals this season, so I'm not buying.

Nelson Cruz.  Ugh.  Will probably be another 2 weeks, although he claims he'll return early.  Not so sure I'm gonna see him in my playoffs.

Richie Weeks.  This one is killing me.  He fielded a week ago.  Took BP a week ago.  Ran gingerly around the bases a week ago.  And it was a week ago last that we heard anything about him.  I'm in the semi's in one league, and if there is no report at the end of the week and I need stats somewhere, I may do the unthinkable.

Ei-yi-yi.

Jimmy Rollins, off the DL, but will be eased back in.  He doesn't sound too excited about hitting the field.  With the Phillies pretty much having  their playoff spot wrapped up, I don't suspect Jimmy will play much during the heart of the fantasy playoffs.

Nelson Cruz.  Should be activated Tuesday, unless the farm teams advance to the playoffs.  Then he'll get some at-bats down there before returning to the Rangers.  Weekly leaguers beware.

Andre Either.  His knee really was hurt.  Who knows who's telling the truth in Dodgerland, where family dysfunction hit new levels this season.  Regardless, he is done for the year.

Richie Weeks.  Activated, but like Rollins will be eased in.  That sure doesn't help my championship week match-up this coming week.  Sigh.

Dexter Fowler would be a nice add if he is on your wire.  He's gone nuts since being recalled from AAA.  10 triples!?  Wow.

J. Kipnis has been activated by the Astros.  He had quite the power surge before going on the DL.  And Lord knows some of us need help at 2B.

D. Gordon…see player spotlight.

A. Presley has been on a little spree with the Pirates the past 2 weeks.  

Nice call on Matt Wieters Bob!

Sorry to anyone who is looking for new info. here.  I got knee deep in my jobs and fantasy football and the playoffs in fantasy baseball, lol.

I am hurtin' for certain with some key guys, ie:

Tulo:  The Rockies shortstop has a hurting hip and keeps getting pulled out of games he does try to play.  He is on the shelf until he is %100.

Mike Stanton: same with Stanton.  But he must be ok since he played in the 2nd game of a DH yesterday.  Of course he was 0-3 with 2 K's, so I think he is still hurting.

Jose Reyes:  Will play this weekend, but he has publicly said he won't be stealing bases.  Thanks, but no thanks.  Even saw him dropped in a league yesterday (!).

Kevin Youkilis: Has a hip or hamstring problem AND a sports hernia.  He's gonna try to play through it.  Good luck with that.  I had one last year and I couldn't move at times.  Not gonna help your fantasy stats with that.

Richie Weeks.  Is playing.  Somewhat.  And producing nothing lately.

Jimmy Rollins.  Yup, same thing.  Playing, but not producing.

Nelson Cruz.  Activated, but limited to pinch hitting so far.  Saturday he may start though.  But will he be able to run on that hammy?

Car-Go.  Word is he just re-injured his wrist and will probably not play this weekend against the Giants.

And that's not even including the slew of pitchers going down like flies.  You gotta check those little notes about your players EVERY day right now.